The Kennedy Center's 'Messiah' Sing-Along
Free (RSVP recommended; tickets available day-of on a first-come, first-served basis)
- Congressional Chorus
- College Park Chorale
- Rockville Chorus
- Vocal Arts of Fairfax
- The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra (KCOHO)
- Marquita Raley-Cooper, mezzo-soprano
- Darrick Speller, baritone
- Wayne Jennings, tenor
- Alia Waheed, soprano
- Nancia DAlimonte, conductor
Be part of Washington's most popular free holiday event, the Kennedy Center's Messiah Sing-Along. Back by popular demand, the evening concert features conductor Nancia DAlimonte as she leads members of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, guest soloists, a chorus of 150, and a very enthusiastic audience in Handel's masterpiece. A family and community tradition since 1971!
For Millennium Stage performances that take place in the Concert Hall, a limited number of advance reservations are available online on a first come, first served basis. Patrons who make advance reservations can pick up their tickets at the Hall of Nations Box Office starting 2 hours before their performance time. All free tickets are first come, first served, and making an advance reservation does not guarantee a ticket (grab your tickets early, and before standby distribution begins!).
Accessible seating is available for patrons with disabilities and their guests. If your party needs accessible seating, please let the box office know when picking up your tickets.
For Messiah Sing-Along on December 23, 2024, open captioning is available. If your party needs open captioning, please let the box office know when picking up your tickets.
About Congressional Chorus
Congressional Chorus, a multi-generational family of choruses reflecting the diversity of our nation's capital, champions American music. Our mission is to inspire people to embrace our common humanity through choral music. We promote the choral arts through artistic excellence, innovative performances and active community engagement; and provide affordable music education and performance opportunities to aspiring singers of all ages and backgrounds.
https://www.congressionalchorus.org/About College Park Chorale
The College Park Chorale was founded in 2013 as a program of the College Park Arts Exchange. The Chorale program has grown to include a Women's Choir and a Chamber Choir. The focus of the groups remains to welcome all who wish to sing and to create community through music.
http://www.collegeparkchorale.org/about-us.htmlAbout Vocal Arts of Fairfax
ArtsFairfax is dedicated to expanding support for and access to arts and culture opportunities for all of Fairfax County.
https://artsfairfax.org/experience/About The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra (KCOHO)
https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/k/ka-kn/the-kennedy-center-opera-house-orchestra/
About Marquita Raley-Cooper, mezzo-soprano
Mezzo-Soprano Marquita Raley is a native of Washington, DC. She has toured the US, Caribbean, Germany, Austria, and Italy. In 2004, she was a performer in the New York Philharmonic's production of Leonard Bernstein's Candide starring Sir Thomas Allen and Paul Groves. In 2005, Marquita was invited by the Bermudian Government to perform on their annual concert series honoring young singers in the arts. Other performances include recitals at Alice Tully Hall in New York City, the U.S Department of State in Washington, D.C, and in 2006 a Benefit Concert at the Dundas Centre in support of a Safe House for Women in Nassau Beach, Bahamas. In February 2007, Marquita gave her Carnegie Hall debut recital sponsored by theNational Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, INC and in November 2007, she was a finalist in The Marian Anderson Vocal Competition in Philadelphia, PA.
https://ketamezzodiva.yolasite.com/About-me.phpAbout Darrick Speller, baritone
About Nancia DAlimonte, conductor
Concert Hall at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWWashington, DC 20566
United States
https://www.kennedy-center.org/visit/exploring-our-spaces/concert-hall/