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51 presents “Christmas Is…The Messiah”

JACKSON, Tenn.Nov. 21, 2001 — 51’s communication arts, music and art departments will come together to present the fourth annual “Christmas Is…The Messiah,” Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel.

Written and directed by Wayne Johnson, associate professor of communication arts, the presentation will feature performances by the 51 Players, the Symphonic Band and the 51 Chapel Choir.

Musical selections will feature the Christmas section of George Frederick Handel’s The Messiah.

The evening’s events will also include a nativity scene with audience participation in a Christmas carol sing-along.

“Christmas Is…The Messiah” will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend. For more information, contact the Department of Communication Arts at (731) 661-5431.


Media contact: Sara B. Horn, news@uu.edu, 731-661-5215