2025 marked the 36th annual performance in Branford of Handel’s wonderful Christmas oratorio, Messiah. A professional chamber orchestra, amazing soloists, and conductor Roy Wiseman joined over 35 community singers to share the joy of the season in a beautiful and festive space. It was truly a community effort, with over 50 Branford businesses and individuals making donations to defray the costs of putting on such a performance.

The concert was on Sunday, December 21st at the First Congregational Church on the Branford green. It was open to the public, free of charge, with good-will offerings at the door.

We will be presenting the performance again in December 2026 and ask you to help us by making a generous donation or purchasing a program ad. In acknowledgment of your generosity, your name or business will be listed or advertised in the concert program. The prices for ads are listed below. You can also choose to remember a loved one in the memorial section of the program, or simply have your name listed as a sponsor in lieu of an ad. To ensure publication in the program, please have your ad or memorial name, plus your donation, back to us by December 15. You can email ad or memorial copy to ADrinan@comcast.net.

We truly appreciate any help you can give us. Please call Ann Drinan at 203-488-8403 if you have any questions.