Handel’s Messiah: Faith, Excellence, and Community with Phil Witzig | Ep. 32

Send Casey a text!!Handel’s Messiah is one of the most iconic and impactful works of music ever written. With lyrics drawn straight from Scripture and set to breathtakingly beautiful music, it’s no wonder this masterpiece continues to inspire generations. Today, I’m joined by Phil Witzig, who conducts and leads the Morton Community Chorus & Orchestra in their annual performance of Messiah. We talk about pursuing excellence within a community ensemble, Handel’s faith and backstory, the lasting impact of Messiah today, and so much more. I hope you’ll take the opportunity to experience a live performance of Messiah near you this Christmas season!  For details regarding the Morton Community Chorus & Orchestra's performance of Messiah, on November 23rd, click here.Discussion Questions - Try discussing on your own or with a friend in our Facebook Discussion Group Has there ever been a time in your life where you found yourself overwhelmed by a situation you were in?  Or found yourself in a situation where you bit off more than you could chew? Have you ever imagined yourself “crashing and burning” in a performance?  Why is it important to trust the Lord in those circumstances?  Do you ever find yourself playing your instrument just to get a check?  Why is it important to still love what you do and have fun doing it? How could we be more prayerful about our performances and why is that important? Did you learn anything new about Handel? How were you encouraged by today’s episode? Thanks so much for listening! Make sure to check back every Monday for a new episode!Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!Check out more episodes on Buzzsprout and on Youtube!