The Messiah Choral Society of Grand Junction (MCSGJ) was founded in 2004 to present an annual performance of Handel’s classic oratorio, Messiah. The concerts are offered as a musical gift to the Grand Valley community by the members of the Messiah Choral Society and its donors. Admission to all our concerts is free of charge.

The Messiah Choral Society of Grand Junction will present its Christmas concert on Saturday, November 21, at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 ½ Road, Grand Junction, CO.

The program will feature the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah, along with additional seasonal selections. Audience members will be invited to join the chorus in singing some selections.

Conductor and Artistic Director: Dirk Johnson

Harpsichord: Misty Sothers

Orchestra members: To be determined

Soprano: Joanna Wernett

Mezzo-soprano: Bailey Barnes

Tenor: David Silvano

Join the Chorus

Rehearsals begin September 27. Interested singers are invited to join the chorus by completing the registration form: Messiah Choral Society of Grand Junction Fall 2026 Membership Registration – Fill out form

Volunteer as an Usher

If you would like to support the concert by serving as an usher, please email mcsngj@gmail.com and include your contact information.

Messiah is widely regarded as a musical masterpiece. Written in 1741 it has stood the test of time being performed throughout the world. In addition to its musical excellence, Messiah tells the story of Christ in which many find spiritual renewal.
Admission to all our concerts is free so invite your family and friends to come with you for a concert of beautiful music and spiritual renewal.

The concerts are a musical gift to the Grand Valley community made possible by the volunteer hours of our chorus, the lifelong commitment to making music by our orchestra, soloists, and director, the generous financial contributions of our donors, and our audience as no gift has meaning without a recipient.