Grand Blanc Choral Society

08/12/2026

Hello Everyone!
We will be holding auditions for soloists for the November 22nd performance of "Messiah" on Saturday, September 12th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the nave of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 9020 S. Saginaw Rd. If these times do not work for you please send a video audition to [email protected].
Please be prepared to sing works suitable for your voice type from Haendel’s "Messiah".
All those auditioning are expected to bring their own copy of music; an accompanist will be provided.
Please use the doodle link this year to select an audition slot.
https://doodle.com/bp/georgefriderichandel/messiah-2026-auditions

Sincerely,
Nada Radakovich, GBCS President
Audrey, GBCS Secretary

If you absolutely cannot make it the 12th, we will be accepting video auditions as well. Please be prepared to sing works suitable for your voice type from Haendel’s

11/23/2025

Hello everyone! Looking forward to a fantastic performance of Händel's Messiah on November 23 at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Grand Blanc at 4:00. Hope to see you all there!

10/16/2025

Hi everyone! Here is the information regarding rehearsals and the chorus list for this year's Messiah! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Saturday chorus rehearsals, 10:30-12:00
October 25
November 1
November 8
November 15
You are required to attend at least three of these rehearsals. Please bring your own copy of Messiah – any edition. We have some copies available for sale if you do not have one. Also, bring a couple sharpened pencils.
Choruses: numbers 4, 9, 12, 17, 21, 22, 24, 33 (semi-chorus until C), 44, 46, 51, 53
Rehearsal tracks available at cyberbass.com
Dress rehearsal with orchestra (attendance mandatory – NO exceptions):
Saturday November 22 – 9:00 call (seated and ready to sing), 10:00-12:30 rehearsal
Please note there is a Friday evening rehearsal with strings for the solos so we will use most of the Saturday rehearsal for choruses (you will likely not be done early)
Performance
Sunday, November 23 – 3:00 call, 4:00 performance
Concert attire (chorus AND soloists) – pit black – black long sleeved shirt or blouse
(no ties, no jackets), black pants or skirt, black socks or stockings, black shoes
Reminder: no perfume, cologne, aftershave or other scented toiletries
You will need to provide your own black folder.

Chorus List
4 And the glory of the Lord
9 O Thou that tellest good tidings to Zion
12 For unto us a child is born
17 Glory to God
21 His yoke is easy
22 Behold the Lamb of God
24 Surely He hath borne our griefs
33 Lift up your heads (semi-chorus until C, then tutti)*
44 Hallelujah
46 Since by man came death
51 But thanks be to God**
53 Worthy is the Lamb/Amen

*new this year
**done previously but not last year

Rehearsal tracks available at cyberbass.com

Thank you!

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07/31/2025

Hello everyone!

The chorus rehearsals for this year's "Messiah" are October 25th, November 1st, 18th,15th and dress rehearsal on November 22nd with the performance being on November 23rd. Choristers MUST attend at least three of the regular rehearsals and dress rehearsal is mandatory. Saturday rehearsals are from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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07/31/2025

Hello Everyone!
We will be holding auditions for soloists for the November 23rd performance of "Messiah" on Saturday, September 6th and Saturday, September 13th, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the nave of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 9020 S. Saginaw Rd. If these times do not work for you please send an email to GBCS.
Please be prepared to sing works suitable for your voice type from Haendel’s "Messiah".
All those auditioning are expected to bring their own copy of music; an accompanist will be provided.
Please email your interest and you will be assigned a time.
Please send your audition request to: [email protected] and write MESSIAH Audition on the subject line. Thank you for your interest. Stay healthy.
Sincerely,
Nada Radakovich, GBCS President
Audrey, GBCS Secretary

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11/16/2024

Meet our soloists for this year's Messiah!

11/13/2024

Hi everyone! Please make sure to share with all of your family and friends. Thank you!

10/24/2024

Hi everyone!

Here is the list of choruses for this year!

Grand Blanc Choral Society Messiah 2024

Saturday rehearsals 10:30 to noon at St. Christopher’s

(choristers are required to attend at least three)

Please bring your own copy of Messiah, any edition

We have a few copies available for $10 should you need to purchase one

Oct. 26

Nov. 2

Nov. 9

Nov. 16

Dress Rehearsal Saturday, Nov. 23

9:00 Call

10:00 – 12:30 or 1:00 Rehearsal with orchestra

All choruses will be rehearsed during the first half

Solos will be rehearsed after break

Performance Sunday Nov. 24

3:00 Call

4:00 Performance

Choruses:

4 And the Glory of the Lord

9 O Thou That Tellest

12 For Unto Us

17 Glory to God

21 His Yoke is Easy

22 Behold the Lamb of God

26 All We Like Sheep (new this year)

44 Hallelujah

46 Since by Man

53 Worthy is the Lamb/Amen

Thank you!

07/13/2024

Chorus Members
Hello everyone!

Rehearsals will be held on October 26th, November 2nd, 9th & 16th from 10:30-12:00 noon in the nave at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, 9020 S. Saginaw Rd., Grand Blanc. Attendance at three of the four rehearsals is required.

The November 23rd Dress Rehearsal is MANDATORY. Chorus needs to report at 9:30AM. Rehearsal with orchestra begins at 10, and we will rehearse all of the choruses first. Soloists will rehearse after break.

The performance will be held on Sunday, November 24th, 4:00PM (3PM call).

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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