| First Half of the Concert |
| PART I |
| Direction |
Movement
No. |
Measure/Beat
(db=downbeat) |
Page |
|
Stand |
#4 And
the Glory |
ms.1/db |
10 |
| Sit |
#5 Thus
saith |
ms. 2/db |
16 |
| Stand |
#6 But
who |
ms 152/db |
23 |
| Sit |
#7 Purify |
After movement’s end, Kent will seat
choir. Orchestra re-tunes. Late seating for audience. |
29 |
| Stand |
#9 O thou |
ms.76/db |
33 |
| Sit |
#10 For behold |
ms.2/db |
37 |
| Stand |
#12 For
unto us |
ms.1/ db |
42 |
| Sit |
#12 For
unto us |
ms.93/db |
51 |
| Stand |
#16 And
suddenly |
ms.1/db |
53 |
| Sit |
#18 Rejoice Greatly |
ms.2/db |
57 |
| Stand |
#20 He shall feed |
ms.54/db |
70 |
|
After "His Yoke" remain standing for bows. Sit when concertmaster
sits after conductor and soloists leave the stage. |
74 |
Intermission.
The chorus will remain seated on stage during the intermission, but if you really need to
go backstage, you may.
| Second Half of the Concert |
| PART II
Stand when concertmaster stands at conductor's request. (p. 75) |
| Direction |
Movement No. |
Measure/Beat
(db=downbeat) |
Page |
|
Sit |
#23 He was despised |
ms.1/db |
78 |
| Stand |
#24 Surely |
ms.1/ db |
81 |
| Sit |
#30 Behold & see |
ms.2/ db |
107 |
| Stand |
#33 Lift up |
ms.1/db |
110 |
| Sit |
#36 Thou art gone |
ms.1/ db |
122 |
| Stand |
#36 Thou art gone |
ms.110/db |
125 |
| Sit |
#38 How beautiful |
ms. 2/ db |
129 |
| Stand |
#38 How beautiful |
ms 21/db |
130 |
| Sit |
#40 Nations |
ms.1/ db |
135 |
| Stand |
#40 Nations |
ms.85/db |
140 |
| Sit |
#41 Let us break |
ms.62/db |
146 |
| Stand |
#44 Hallelujah |
ms.1/db |
150 |
|
Kent will seat the choir after
“Hallelujah”. Orchestra will re-tune. |
157 |
| PART III |
| Direction |
Movement No. |
Measure/Beat
(db=downbeat) |
Page |
|
Stand |
#45 Redeemer |
ms.155/db |
162 |
| Sit |
#46 Since by man |
ms.36/ db |
164 |
| Stand |
#50 O death, where |
ms.21/db |
173 |
| Sit |
#52 If God be for us |
ms.1/db |
178 |
| Stand |
#52 If God be for us |
ms.163/db |
182 |
| Remain standing for bows. Sit when
concertmaster sits as soli and conductor leave the stage. Then when
Kent returns, wait for him to stand the choir for the choir’s
‘solo bow’. |
Performance Reminders
Concert Dress:
Sopranos & Altos: ankle length black skirt; pullover style round neck, long sleeved
black blouse, 26" length pearls, black shoes.
Tenors & Basses: Easy ! - black tux or suit, white dress shirt and black bow tie.
Everyone: absolutely no perfume or after shave!
You'll need a black folder to hold your music. (The new folders
that will fit our new Messiah scores are black, not
red.) Folders and pearls are
usually available at rehearsal.
While on stage:
NO waving or talking to friends and family in the audience.
DO NOT exit the stage via the steps that go out into the audience.
NO foot stomping or tapping.
Turn pages QUIETLY. You should not be turning pages
during the arias - turn to your next cue.
When singing: Continue to hold your music up and don't move a muscle
until either the movement ends or we reach a 'sit' point.
When standing: Make sure your feet are flat on the floor before you
stand, so as to make as little noise as possible.
When sitting: Don't look over your shoulder - the chair will still be
there!
