MESSIAH 2026

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

*Required Rehearsals of All Guests (Begin March,2026)

Guests are welcomed to attend any additional rehearsals.

SUMMER MESSIAH PIZZA LEARNING SESSIONS

JUNE 18 – 6:30-8:00 Choir Room

JULY 16 – 6:30-8:00 Choir Room

MESSIAH RETREAT AT BIRMINGHAM SAIL CLUB

W/ DR. BRAD DIAMOND, CLINICIAN

AUGUST 16 – Saturday – 9:00-6:00

MESSIAH REHEARSALS FOLLOWING

SUNDAY ANTHEM REHEARSALS

OCTOBER

1 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

15 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

22 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

NOVEMBER

5 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

12 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

19 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

JANUARY

14 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

21 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

28 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

FEBRUARY

4 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

11 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

18 Wednesday 7:00-8:30 Choir Room

MESSIAH PRE-CONCERT

WORK & RUN-THROUGHS

*Required Rehearsals of All Guests

[OTMF Guests are welcomed to attend any rehearsals but are only required to attend the Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3 rehearsals.]

MARCH

4 *Wednesday 6:30-8:00 Chorus work full run #1

11 Wednesday 6:30-8:00 Chorus work

18 Wednesday 6:30-8:00 Chorus work

25 Wednesday 6:30-8:00 Holy Week Preparation

APRIL

1 Wednesday 6:00-8:00 Holy Week Preparation – Briarwood Singing Selections from Messiah

15 *Wednesday 6:30-8:30 1st Run w/out Orchestra

22 *Wednesday 6:30-8:30 2nd Run w/out Orchestra

29 *Wednesday 6:00-9:00 1st Run w/ Orchestra

MAY

2 *Saturday 9:00-12:00 2nd Run w/ Orchestra

3 *Sunday 3:00-4:30 Dress Pre-Concert Rehearsal w/

Orchestra

4:30-5:40 Supper; Prayer; Prep

5:50 Process to Loft

5:55 Orchestra tune

Sunday 6:00-8:00 MESSIAH CONCERT