THE STORY OF MESSIAH 2.0
INTRODUCTION
Messiah 2.0, a new arrangement of Handel’s classic Holiday masterpiece, adds the modern instruments (guitars, bass, drums, percussion and keyboards) to the traditional Messiah experience. The new sounds complement the original score while adding a whole new level of excitement and inspiration.
THE PRINCIPALS
The conductor of the December 2017 concerts was Emilily Kosasih, and she currently teaches piano at Community Music School in Trappe and is an adjunct conducting instructor at Temple University. Mark Edwards, the arranger and producer, is a graduate of West Chester University and works freelance as a musician, conductor, composer, and educator.
CHORUS
The chorus of the December 2017 concerts consisted of wonderful talented singers from all over the greater Southeastern Pennsylvania area.
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FEATURE PERFORMERS
Outstanding local artists featured:
Caitlin Daly - Soprano
Rebecca Roy - Alto
Joshua Glassman - Tenor
Milo Morris - Bass
Rev. Diane Allen - Gospel soprano
The contemporary ensemble:
Porter Eidam - Drum Set
Stephen Kleiman - Guitar 1
Christopher Macy - Keyboards
David Deratzian - Electric Bass
Matthew Pena - Guitar 2
David Stauffer - Percussion
Trumpet Solo:
Rev. Ed Neiderhiser
ORCHESTRA
We invited our friends who play strings, woodwinds, brass, and tympani. The orchestra was simply remarkable!
