Messiah: Vocal Score
Shaw, Watkins [Editor]; Handel, George Frederic [Composer]
Language: English
Published by Novello, 1992
- Softcover
- Used

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Text and images unmarked. The wrapper shows some very light handling. 4to. 257pp.
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- Title
- Messiah: Vocal Score
- Author
- Shaw, Watkins [Editor]; Handel, George Frederic [Composer]
- Publisher
- Novello
- Publication year
- 1992
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0853602115
- ISBN 13
- 9780853602118
- Dimensions
- 7x0x11
This vocal score is created for choirs, music teachers, students, and sacred music enthusiasts seeking a reliable and readable edition for rehearsal and performance. It is well suited for church choirs, community ensembles, and academic study, supporting seasonal use during Christmas, Easter, and formal concert settings.
The book presents the complete SATB vocal score with piano accompaniment, offering soprano, alto, tenor, and bass parts in a clear and balanced layout. The piano reduction supports confident rehearsals while preserving the character of the original orchestral writing. With 270 pages of carefully engraved notation, the score is easy to read and practical for repeated use.
This edition supports musical development by helping singers build confidence and technique while strengthening rhythm, pitch accuracy, and ensemble awareness. It improves reading and performance skills through structured choral writing and motivates consistent practice through one of the most familiar works in sacred music. Choir directors and educators will appreciate it as a dependable teaching resource, while performers can use it for personal preparation and refinement.
Song List
Comfort Ye My People * And the Glory of the Lord * For Unto Us a Child Is Born * He Was Despised * The Trumpet Shall Sound * Hallelujah Chorus * and the complete Messiah sequence.
Trusted by teachers, loved by singers. Ideal for lessons, worship services, and holiday concerts, this vocal score continues to unite choirs and audiences through its expressive power and enduring musical message. It is a meaningful addition to any choral library and a thoughtful gift for lovers of classical sacred music.
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