Welcome to Sarasota Choral Society

During the holiday season, we present a major production of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah. Membership in the Society is available to individuals who have an interest in choral singing and wish to join our holiday Messiah program. No auditions are required, nor even an ability to read music - just bring your enthusiasm and commitment!

Our 2025 Season Is Underway!

This year's Messiah performance will take place on Saturday, December 13th at 4 p.m., with the dress rehearsal on Monday, December 8th at 7 p.m. Normal rehearsals will occur weekly at 7 p.m. beginning on Monday, November 3rd and end with our final dress rehearsal on December 8th. The Messiah performance and all rehearsals are held in the 800-seat main sanctuary of the Church of the Palms in Sarasota.

3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239

Renew your membership today by clicking HERE. You will find several new options from which to choose, and any major credit card can now be used for renewing your membership.

For first-time Messiah singers and students, we have waived a membership fee for your first year.

If you are a returning singer/member, choose the Messiah Singer membership to renew and sing this year.

If you would like to enhance your membership with our new Messiah experiences while supporting the Society’s music-focused outreach efforts, check out the Handel Supporter and Society Patron member options.

To get an early start on preparing for rehearsals, click the link below to access practice tools for the choral parts.

http://www.cyberbass.com/Major_Works/Handel_GF/Handel_Messiah.htm

The required G Schirmer edition can be purchased from Amazon, other vendors, or at our Fall rehearsals.

If you are interested in singing, joining the Board, donations, sponsorship, or have any questions about the Sarasota Choral Society, contact us by clicking here.

5317 Fruitville Road, #147
Sarasota, FL 34232