This valuable resource is a must for every choral director that prepares a chorus to sing Handel's Messiah! In three sections, Part I - Introduction to Preparing Messiah highlights Baroque performance practice and Ideals, Practical Considerations for Performing Messiah and other helpful information: Part II includes warm-ups for 20 choruses: Part III includes Appendices with a historical context of Messiah, primary sources supporting Baroque style and expression and a recommended reading list. The director score includes the full text and warm-ups with piano accompaniments, along with a code for accessing downloadable singer parts online. The singer book includes a handy folder-sized print edition of the vocal warm-ups / Choeur SATB

Handel's masterpiece Messiah , the most frequently performed of his choral works, composed in 1741, edited by Watkins Shaw. An inspiring sacred oratorio with spontaneous melodies, and bright orchestration from the first aria Every Valley Shall Be Exalted , to the thunderous final Amen chorus. / Scores

The 'Hallelujah' Chorus, arguably the most famous choral work of the western classical tradition, is the closing number of the second part of Handel's Messiah. Such is the strength of Handel's word setting that this empathic, triumphal paean retains its appeal in spite of the cultural overexposure and controversy to which it has been subjected, remaining a firm favourite with choirs. The premiere of Messiah was in Dublin in 1742 as the high point of a full season of Handel's work. It was a charity event, held in aid of local causes, and in order to get the maximum attendance at Neale's new music hall in Fishamble Street, men were asked to remove their swords, and ladies the hoops in their dresses. The tradition of standing during performances of the 'Hallelujah' Chorus, still indulged at some performances in Britains, is said to have been started by King George II at the work's opening run in London in 1743. / SATB Et Orgue

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. Messiah occupies a unique position in Handel ’s work. Even if it does not represent the absolute zenith – several other oratorios could challenge it in this respect – its strongly universal character and directness of expression, which appeal to men of all creeds, make it the most renowned work in the whole of the composer’s monumental output. That this oratorio is unquestionably a work of individual character is shown by all its features: its material, which presents liturgical traditions alongside popular elements; its structure, which combines an ever-changing variety of elements from opera, cantata, concerto and anthem; its musicalorganization, which at once unifies and dramatically juxtaposes the various styles. All are united in an extraordinary manner, with great artistry, most accomplished technique and superb invention. Urtext of the Halle Handel Edition Full score and performance material (BA4012), vocal score (BA4012-73 English; BA4012-90 English-German) and study score format 22. 5 x 16. 5cm (TP175) available for sale./ Répertoire / Partition de Poche

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. A sacred oratorio arranged for SATB with piano part. Edited, with piano reduction, by Watkins Shaw. Paperback Edition, large print. Printed on 364x257 paper./ Répertoire / Choeur Mixte SATB et Piano

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. Edited Peter Wishart In Handel's time, every aria was 'ornamented' by the singer - improvising or practising variations suggested by a teacher. In this Performing Edition, the editor has provided stylistically appropriate ornaments for 32 of the best-known oratorio arias./ Livre / Livre

Un oratorio sacré, arrangé pour le SATB avec les partition de piano. Edité avec la diminution du piano, par Watkins Shaw. En édition livre de poche. / Chant Et Piano / Partition

Partition vocale éditée par Ebenezer Prout. Edition de poche. / Chant Et Piano / 212 pages / Partition