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NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - Registrations for participation in the community-wide presentation of Georg Frideric Handel's "Messiah" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, are now being accepted through the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music. Registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 3.

The school has a long history of presenting Handel's masterpiece during December, said Dr. Tim King, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ professor of music and director of choral activities. "We invite singers from around the area to join their voices with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ combined choirs and participate in this holiday tradition."

Rehearsals, which are limited but mandatory according to King, are scheduled for 7 p.m. in W.M. Turner Auditorium on Monday, Dec. 6; Tuesday, Dec. 7; and Thursday, Dec. 9.

Interested singers should register online at  and obtain a Novello/Watkins Shaw edition of the vocal score. These are available through many online sources such as  and . Rehearsal compact discs of each voice part may be obtained from the School of Music office in the Wright Music Building, Room 150.

Once registered, vocalists will receive a letter of confirmation, outlining rehearsal and performance details. For more information, please call (936) 468-4602.