Play & Sing Handel's Messiah

10 January 2026

Handel's Messiah (excerpts)

9:30am Registration

10:00am - 5:30 pm

URC Baginton Road, Coventry, CV3 6FP

We will be working on Handel's masterpiece Messiah (see below for list).

There will be comfortable tea breaks through the day. Bring your own lunch.

All are welcome to join us at 4:00pm  for a spot of tea and cake before the final run-through from 4:30 - 5:30.

Singers - Vocal scores can be provided, please indicate you want one when booking your place. Please bring a £10 cash deposit (returnable at the end of the day)

Orchestral parts will be provided on the day. Players should bring a music stand. 

Venue: URC Baginton Road, Coventry, CV3 6FP

Disabled access is available. Parking on site and on nearby streets.

Please don't park in front of nearby shops.

Repertoire:  Messiah (excerpts) by G. F. Handel

​Conductor: Jack Lovell-Huckle

Orchestra Leader: Alistair Kennedy

Times

Doors open: 9:30am

Rehearsals: 10:00am - 4:00pm with breaks for refreshments and lunch. 

Afternoon tea: 4:00

Performance : 4:30 - 5:30 (free of charge)

Music will be provided. 

Bring your own lunch and a music stand. 

Day places: 

Tickets are now available. 

Book in advance at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/spiresmusic

If you are a tax payer, please sign up for gift aid on arrival

We will be playing/singing the following

No. 4 And the Glory

No. 7 He shall Purify

No. 9 O thou that tellest

No. 12 For unto us

No. 17 Glory to God

No. 22 Behold the Lamb 

No. 24 Surely

No. 25 And with his stripes

No. 26 All we like sheep

No. 44 Hallelujah

No. 46 Since by man

No. 53 Worthy is the lamb and Amen​

Also playing

No. 1 Overture

No. 13 Pastoral Symphony