One of Orlando's most emotionally moving holiday performances is also free.  It's the Messiah Choral Society's performance of "Handel's Messiah" at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.

This Orlando tradition has endured:  2007 will mark the 35th annual performance.

If you are a singer who "strives for excellence" (their words), you are invited to join the Society.  Forget Christmas in July.  For Society members, the fun begins with the first rehearsal on Sept. 9, continuing every Sunday afternoon through the day of the concert.  (That would be Nov. 25 in 2007).

Don't worry if you're a bit weird.  According to their website, the Messiah Choral Society consists of individuals from "all walks of life" throughout Central Florida. 

If you are interested, send them an email at membership@messiahchoralsociety.org

If you're not a singer (like Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson… or Paula Abdul, for that matter)  but you still want to join, you can become an Associate Member for a $15 minimum donation, supporting this long-time Central Florida musical tradition. 

To learn more, visit our posting here.

As always, you'll find the latest about Christmas events in Orlando by visiting www.ChristmasInOrlando.com.