Messiah’s 17th Annual Ring and Sing Concert took place on Sunday, December 13th. The concert featured the musical talents of Messiah’s several handbell groups, the adult choir, and the church’s instrumental ensemble. Stephanie Wallace presented a solo rendition of Christmas Hallelujah. The event was emceed by Rhonda Gaede, who also serves as the director for the church’s handbell choir, Notabella.
While ringing was very much the center stage of the event, there was plenty of singing, too! There was even an audience event in which the audience played hand chimes and sang several traditional Christmas Carols. Lois Graff, who is Messiah’s organist and Director of Music Ministries, directed the instrumental ensemble which is comprised of youth and adult musicians.
The Adult Choir is directed by Randall Fields.
The Cherub Choir, led by Messiah’s Outreach Director, Claire Strand, played “Jingle Bells” and “Happy Birthday” to Jesus.
View additional photos taken by member Laura Peterson,
The following songs were performed (Click on links to view Videos):
Notabella
Shades of Forest Green
https://youtu.be/-Z0yY2NG_W4
Notabella
Silent Night
https://youtu.be/C5BGTwfX2OQ
Instrumental Ensemble
Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem
https://youtu.be/X6aUMhxzK5o
Cherub Choir
Jingle Bells and Happy Birthday
https://youtu.be/ucLaDDD9wPY
Adult Choir
Snow Lay On The Ground
https://youtu.be/bar3gTazF7g
Audience Participation
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
https://youtu.be/jUZJ3q5j8IM
Instrumental Ensemble
Hymn: Angels We Have Heard On High
https://youtu.be/BoRoTdvH3iA
Handbell Quartet
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
https://youtu.be/Wqy-N92eCIc
Away in a Manger
https://youtu.be/DaVVoS8xwmc
Stephanie Wallace
Christmas Hallelujah
https://youtu.be/ooQ2QZc_jTA
Instrumental Ensemble
Hymn: Joy To The World
https://youtu.be/h6jvmEFQU0A
Notabella
Steppin’ Out With Rudolph
https://youtu.be/ujw3EgpNRPY
Handbell Quartet
Caroler’s Hoedown
https://youtu.be/mN8vJTj_Y38
Here are some links to previous years’ ring and sing concerts