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Benjamin Humbert
  • Pre- Physical Therapy / Neuroscience / Biology
  • Class of 2014
  • Geneva, IL

Benjamin Humbert Performed in Augustana College's Messiah

2012 Dec 19

The Handel Oratorio Society celebrated its 132nd-anniversary performance of Handel's Messiah on Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9.

Benjamin Humbert, a junior from Geneva, Ill., majoring in neuroscience and biology performed in the event.

Handel's Messiah tells the story from the prophesizing of Christ's birth to His resurrection. One of the most distinctive aspects of the Handel Oratorio Society's performance is the variety of people it brings together. The society has more than 200 members, including many from the Quad-Cities community and Augustana professors, students, alumni and staff. The performances also included a 35-member professional orchestra. Soloists for this year's performances traveled from across the country.

Handel's Messiah is one of a series of performances planned for the holiday season. Augustana choir, orchestra and band students presented Christmas at Augustana and the Augustana Chamber Singers and the Office of Campus Ministries presented Lessons and Carols.

To learn more about Augustana's arts programs and musical events, visit www.augustana.edu/arts.