2026 Annual Messiah Sing Along
Annual Messiah Sing-Along
Presented by the Center for Fine & Performing Arts at Seminole State College in partnership with Holy Cross Lake Mary.
Hosted by -
Seminole State College Community Choir
Distinguished Professor Dianna Campbell, Conductor
Harrison Light, Rehearsal Accompanist
- November 17, 2026
- 7:30 p.m.
Doors open at 7 p.m. - Holy Cross Lake Mary
780 N. Sun Drive
Lake Mary, Florida
Welcome to Music at Seminole State College!
We are so glad you’re here! Whether you are a Seminole State student, faculty or staff member, family member, longtime supporter, or a friend from our community, you are an important part of the Music at Seminole State family. Throughout the year, our series brings music to our college and community, creating opportunities to celebrate the talents of our students, faculty, guest artists, and ensembles. Each performance is a chance to share the excitement, creativity, and joy that come from making music together.
For our students, these performances are more than just concerts-they are opportunities to grow, collaborate, take creative risks, and discover the joy of sharing their artistry with others. And for our audiences, we hope each event offers a little inspiration, a little entertainment, and perhaps a musical surprise or two! Thank you for showing up, cheering us on, and being part of what makes music at Seminole State so special. Wherever we gather, we are delighted to have you with us. Enjoy the music!
Sincerely,
~ Dianna Campbell
Director of Choral Activities
Distinguished Professor of Music
Music Program Coordinator
Messiah Sing-Along Program
Messiah
George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
I. Orchestral Sinfonia
II. Arioso: Comfort Ye
Luke Baye, Tenor
III. Air: Every Valley Shall Be Exalted
David Whitehead, Tenor
SSC Voice Faculty
IV. Chorus: And The Glory Of The Lord
V. Recitative: Thus Saith The Lord
Laurin Dunn, Tenor
VI. Chorus: And He Shall Purify
VII. Recitative: Behold A Virgin Shall Conceive
Kaylyn DeBose, Mezzo-Soprano
VIII. Air: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings
Kaylyn DeBose, Mezzo-Soprano
IX. Chorus: O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings
X. Chorus: For Unto Us A Child Is Born
XI. Pifa: Pastoral Symphony
XII. Recitative: There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field
Aurora Morris, Soprano
XIII. Recitative: And Lo, the Angel Of The Lord
Aurora Morris, Soprano
XIV. Recitative: And The Angel Said Unto Them
Dianna Campbell, Soprano
XV. Recitative: And Suddenly There Was With the Angel
Dianna Campbell, Soprano
XVI. Chorus: Glory To God In The Highest
Elise Howell, Conductor
XVII. Air: Rejoice Greatly
Miranda Graham, Soprano
XVIII. Recitative: Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind
Kaylyn Debose, Mezzo-Soprano
XIX. Air: He Shall Feed His Flock & Come Unto Him
Kaylyn Debose, Mezzo-Soprano
Miranda Graham, Soprano
SSC Voice Faculty
XX. Chorus: Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs
XXI. Chorus: Hallelujah Chorus!
Meet the Musicians
Joni Hanze - Violin I
Lisa Ferrigno - Violin II
Razvan Berindian - Viola
Maureen May - Cello
Barbara Larson - Keyboard
Susan Eissele - Piano
Seminole State Community Choir
Dianna Campbell
Director of Choral Activities
Harrison Light
Rehearsal Accompanist
- Caroline Anderson
- Kevin Brewer*
- Dorothy Branson
- Roger Branson
- Yoit Callaghan
- Jim Cavanaugh
- Kaylyn DeBose*
- Laurin Dunn
- John Ervin*
- Mary Joyce Fisher
- Ginny Fisher
- Angie French
- Gail Guillemette
- Martha Halladay
- Jan Holloway
- Maranda Jackson*
- Linda Kassof
- Connor Lommerce
- Patsy Lovlier
- Terri Markle
- Kathy Matty
- Lynn Merriman*
- David Moore*
- Leslie Moran
- Elizabeth Moreira
- Margie Oftedahl
- John Riley
- Ruth Sandweiss*
- Carol Scott*
- Russel Scott*
- Barbara Simons
- Diane Simons
- Nicole Spain
- Krista Theelman
- Alice Tossi*
- Bob Vogel
- Kathy Waguespack
- Chris Waguespack
- Peggy Waller
- Simone Wheeler*
- Emily Wolcott*
*Volunteers
A Very Special Thanks To
- Dennis McGavock and Holy Cross Lake Mary
- Dr. Michele Cuomo -Dean of Arts, Humanities & Communication
- SSC Voice Faculty - Miranda Graham & David Whitehead
- Christine Kindell - Program Publication & Social Media
- Kevin Brewer - SSC Print Shop Manager
- Seminole State College Community Choir Members
- Seminole State Music Student Workers
Upcoming Events
Seminole State College Heathrow Atrium
1055 AAA Drive, Heathrow
Featuring:
SeminoleSound, Concert Chorale, & Community Choir
Conductor: Dianna Campbell
Winter Springs High School
130 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs
Featuring:
SSC Symphonic/Community Band, Jazz Ambassadors & Jazz Combo
Conductor: Dr. James Smisek
Support Choral Music at Seminole State College
Support Choral Music fund was created to assist deserving student musicians in various ways. We work closely with our students with special circumstances and offer support as needed, case by case. Your tax-deductible donations to the Support the Choral Music program are greatly appreciated. Donations are accepted at any time of the year.
Donations by Check
Please make check payable: Foundation of Seminole State College
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Seminole State Choral Music
Mailing address:
Foundation for Seminole State College
SSC Foundation Support Choral Music
1055 AAA Drive, Heathrow, FL 32746
407.708.4722
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