Handel's Christmas Messiah SATB Solos - Modified by James A. Dasher | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
Handel's Christmas Messiah for SATB with Solos delivers the beloved Christmas portions of Handel's masterwork through a modified and simplified arrangement by James A. Dasher with piano accompaniment. This accessible version makes the timeless beauty of Messiah's Christmas music available to church choirs and community groups seeking to perform this classical masterpiece, making it the perfect choice for holiday concerts and Christmas worship services.
Product Overview
Handel's Christmas Messiah represents a thoughtfully modified and simplified adaptation of George Frideric Handel's monumental oratorio, focusing specifically on the beloved Christmas portions that have become essential holiday repertoire for choirs worldwide. Arranged by James A. Dasher, this version maintains the majestic beauty and spiritual power of Handel's original composition while making it more accessible to church choirs, community choruses, and educational groups through practical modifications and piano accompaniment. The SATB arrangement with solos preserves the essential musical and textual elements that make Messiah one of the most performed and beloved works in the choral repertoire, while the simplified approach ensures successful performances by choirs of varying skill levels.
Ideal For
- Church choirs preparing Christmas Messiah performances for holiday worship services
- Community choruses seeking accessible versions of classical Christmas repertoire
- High school and college choirs performing holiday concerts with classical literature
- Music directors requiring simplified arrangements of Handel's masterwork for mixed-ability choirs
- Vocal soloists and pianists seeking quality arrangements of beloved Messiah excerpts
Key Features
Modified and Simplified Arrangement
Thoughtfully adapted by James A. Dasher to make Handel's masterwork accessible to choirs of varying skill levels.
Christmas Focus
Features the beloved Christmas portions of Messiah that are essential holiday repertoire for choral performances.
SATB with Solos
Complete four-part choir arrangement with solo sections that showcase individual vocal talents within ensemble context.
Piano Accompaniment
Practical piano reduction allows performances without full orchestra, making it suitable for most church and community settings.
Timeless Masterwork
Based on Handel's immortal composition that remains one of the most beloved and frequently performed works in choral literature.
What's Included
- Handel's Christmas Messiah SATB vocal score with piano accompaniment
- Modified and simplified arrangement by James A. Dasher
- Complete Christmas portions from Handel's original Messiah
- SATB choir parts with integrated solo sections
- Piano reduction suitable for church and community performances
- Professional-quality Hal Leonard publication
- Hal Leonard quality guarantee
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Handel's Christmas Messiah |
| Composer | George Frideric Handel |
| Arranger | James A. Dasher (modified and simplified) |
| Publisher | Hal Leonard |
| Voicing | SATB with solos |
| Accompaniment | Piano |
| Focus | Christmas portions of Messiah |
| Difficulty | Modified and simplified for accessibility |
| Target Groups | Church choirs, community choruses |
| Performance Setting | Holiday concerts, Christmas worship services |
| Format | Vocal score |
| Quality | Professional Hal Leonard publication |
Experience This Masterwork Today
Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to explore the accessible beauty of Handel's Christmas Messiah arranged by James A. Dasher for SATB choir with piano accompaniment. Our knowledgeable staff can demonstrate how this modified and simplified version makes the timeless Christmas portions of Messiah available to choirs of all levels. Visit our showroom to discover why this arrangement is perfect for bringing the majesty of Handel's masterwork to your holiday performances and Christmas worship services.
