Greenville Area Singers' Messiah

Greenville Area Singers' Messiah A long-time holiday tradition in Greenville PA is an annual performance of George Friderich Handel's "Messiah" by area musicians.

The performance is held on the second Sunday of December at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. A long-time Christmas tradition in Greenville PA is the annual performance of George Frideric Handel's "Messiah" by local musicians. Held on the second Sunday of December with rehearsals on Sunday afternoons beginning in November. Open to all singers, 7th grade to adult, no auditions required to participate.

12/07/2025
12/02/2025

Christmas is a time of family traditions; some are new, some have been passed down through generations. For several families, one tradition which has stood the test of time is

Friends local to Greenville/Mercer County, PA: Love to sing but have not had a chance to participate in a choir lately? ...
10/27/2025

Friends local to Greenville/Mercer County, PA: Love to sing but have not had a chance to participate in a choir lately? Here's your chance to join with a group of local singers for our annual presentation of "Messiah". We will rehearse at First Presbyterian Church in Greenville each Sunday from November 2 through December 7, each rehearsal is approximately 90 minutes long. Our performance is scheduled for Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 PM, also at First Presbyterian Church. Open to all singers, 7th grade to adult, no auditions required! Simply show up, ready to sing! We will use the Schirmer Edition vocal score pictured below. We have copies available for you to borrow for the season if needed. Hope to see you there!

04/30/2025

Frank Stearns was an accomplished musician and a long-time educator for the Greenville Area School District. He also directed Greenville's annual performance of "Messiah" for many years. This year two scholarships are being awarded in his memory:

The Frank B. Stearns Memorial Scholarship - a $500 (minimum) award to a student pursuing a degree in a music related field or elementary education.

The Frank B. Stearns Junior Memorial Scholarship - a $100 (minimum) award to a student having completed grade 6 - 11 who plans to attend a summer camp or program in the field of music.

For more details and applications, please contact:
Jayne Csonka at 724-927-6324 or
Carol Jeffries at [email protected]

12/08/2024

Today is the day! Join us for our annual performance of Messiah. Admission is free, however there will be a free-will offering to help defray expenses and support the Frank Stearns Memorial Scholarship. Sunday December 8 at 2PM at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville PA.
Come early at 1:30PM and enjoy pre-concert holiday music with the Greenville Brass Ensemble.

12/02/2024

Approximately 50 singers will be performing in “Handel’s Messiah” under the direction of Dan Hogan on Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.

Join us for our annual performance of Messiah. Admission is free, however there will be a free-will offering to help def...
12/02/2024

Join us for our annual performance of Messiah. Admission is free, however there will be a free-will offering to help defray expenses and support the Frank Stearns Memorial Scholarship. Sunday December 8 at 2PM at First Presbyterian Church, Greenville PA.
Come early at 1:30PM and enjoy pre-concert holiday music with the Greenville Brass Ensemble.

Approximately 50 singers will be performing in “Handel’s Messiah” under the direction of Dan Hogan on Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.

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First Presbyterian Church
Greenville, PA
16125

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