Messiah Project Tour 2026

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Wheaton College Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah.

This groundbreaking production from the Wheaton College Concert Choir reimagines Handel’s beloved Messiah under the direction of John William Trotter. Sung entirely from memory, the work’s movement, dramatic tableaux, and moments of dance bring Handel’s masterpiece to life with fresh vitality and immediacy. Interwoven with spoken-word reflections, the performance connects ancient texts with contemporary questions, inviting audiences to a fresh encounter with the gospel story. More than a concert, Messiah Project 2026  is an immersive experience of music, story, and transformation.

Support Messiah Project

Thank you for your interest in supporting Messiah Project! This year’s production reach audiences in Florida and Illinois, residents at the country’s largest women’s shelter, and women’s and men’s prisons. We welcome your feedback and partnership along with suggestions of who might want to host, support, and encourage this dynamic project in future iterations. Fill out the feedback form here or scroll to the form at the bottom of the page.

You can make a tax deductible donation through Wheaton's giving portal. For questions, contact conservatory.of.music@wheaton.edu.

Tour Itinerary

Friday, March 6 | Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, March 7 | Miami Area Women’s & Children's Shelter Performance
Sunday, March 8 | The Village Church at Shell Point Church Worship participation, at 10:00 a.m.
15100 Shell Point Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Sunday, March 8 | Free concert at The Village Church at Shell Point Retirement, at 6:00 p.m.
15100 Shell Point Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Monday, March 9 | Sabbath Day on Sanibel Island
Tuesday, March 10 | Concert at First Presbyterian Church Bonita Springs, at 7:00 p.m.
9751 Bonita Beach Rd SE, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Tickets available at: Wheaton College Messiah Project Ticket Order Form
Wednesday, March 11 | Prison visit, Miami area
Thursday, March 12 | Prison visit, Miami area
Friday, March 13 | Creative Workshop in Fort Lauderdale/Miami Area
Saturday, March 14 | Return to Chicago

Messiah Project at Wheaton College

The Messiah Project comes back to campus! In addition to the tour performances, the Concert Choir and Chamber Orchestra will perform twice at Wheaton College:

Thursday, March 26 & Saturday, March 28.
7:30 p.m. | Armerding Concert Hall

Get Tickets

View and download the digital concert program for the Men's Glee Club and WOmen's Chorale Spring Tour. Please note, that the program order may change from concert to concert.

View Program