Musical accompaniment will be provided by concert pianist and Tryon Fine Arts Center Executive Director Dr. Elizabeth Child, aided by Karen Molnar on the bassoon.

Vocal Soloists highlighted during this free event are young area professionals — Bryant Belin, Bass-baritone; Laura Denney Thomason, Mezzo; Heather Ferguson, soprano; and Jake Thomason, tenor.

The Do It Yourself Messiah, produced by Tryon Fine Arts Center, is sponsored by the Polk County Community Foundation.

Admission is free and musical scores will be provided.

For more information, call 828-859-8322.

Tryon Fine Arts Center, located on Melrose Avenue in the Town of Tryon, has been a center for participation in the visual and performing arts for over 43 years attracting a diverse range of audiences.

– article submitted by Marianne Carruth