Cornell College’s Chamber Orchestra and choirs presented Handel’s Messiah at a concert at Mount Vernon Performing Arts
Center Wednesday, Dec. 4.

As was noted by the Cornell College History Society, the college has a long history of performing Handel’s Messiah, starting as early as 1889. In December 1906, the college moved to performing the concert in December every year through 1961. The choral work has been performed since 1961, but not every single year.

“We’re excited to begin starting up this tradition once again and able to share this choral work with you,” said Ryan Doerr.