The Messiah Festival of the Arts

04/17/2024

Tomorrow (Thursday) at 7:30 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church

Please join us tomorrow (Thursday, April 18) for our final Bethany Choirs and Handbells performance. 7:30 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church!

03/31/2024

This afternoon’s performance of Handel’s “Messiah” will be live streamed at 3 pm. You may find it at the following link:

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03/29/2024

Tonight’s performance of Bach’s “Passion according to St. Matthew” will be live-streamed. A link may be found at www.bethanylb.edu/live. Please share with others.

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03/28/2024

The Messiah Festival of the Arts is in full swing this week! Did you know that you can watch many of the events online? Head to our website and see the full Dress Rehearsal performance (featuring Bethany College Student soloists!) as well as lectures, recitals, and more.

bethanylb.edu/live

03/28/2024

The livestream of the Bethany College Student Honors Recital, as part of the Messiah Festival of the Arts, is online now at bethanylb.edu/live !

03/26/2024

In one week, you will have the opportunity to be in the audience for the 143rd performance of the longest-running continual North American performance of Handel’s 𝑀𝑒𝓈𝓈𝒾𝒶𝒽. A beautiful musical tradition that will leave you feeling inspired and invigorated. Don't miss your opportunity on this feast for the heart.

Tickets available at messiahfestival.org.

The Messiah Festival of the Arts
📷: Jim Turner

03/23/2024

Messiah Festival tickets are now available online at messiahfestival.org!

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03/23/2024

Watch and listen to Dr. Lucas's interview with Radio Kansas regarding the The Messiah Festival of the Arts

Dr. Mark Lucas joined us in today's Green Room for a preview of the upcoming Messiah Festival of the Arts!

03/19/2024

Dr. Lucas will be a guest on the "Green Room" with Katelyn Mattson of Radio Kansas this Thursday, March 21 sometime between 12:30 pm - 1 p.m. Those out of the area can listen by going to radiokansas.com

03/19/2024

Tonight's rehearsal of the Bach will begin at the normal time, 7 pm, rather than the published time.

03/16/2024

We are looking for volunteers to pick up our soloists from the airport, and volunteers to take them back to the airport after the festival. Will have specific dates and times later this week, but it's likely we'll need someone the afternoon of Sunday, March 24, and the morning of Monday, March 25. Then, to drop off it will likely be Sunday, March 31 after the performance and/or Monday, April 1 in the early a.m. If you are able to help with this, or know someone who is, please contact Dr. Mark Lucas at [email protected] ASAP. Thank you!

03/05/2024

Bach rehearsal tonight is at 7:00. I completely messed up and posted it incorrectly earlier today. It IS at 7 PM. 

02/26/2024

Bach Chorus: Rehearsal begins at 7:30 pm tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 27). It is with orchestra (who meets earlier). Chorus, please be in your seats right at 7:30 pm.

02/20/2024

Don’t forget! Tonight’s Bach rehearsal (Feb. 20) is as follows:
7:00 pm Choir I only
7:40 pm Choir II only