The Messiah by George Frideric Handel (1986, Paperback)

If there was an 'industry standard' for Messiah 4-part vocal scores, this would be it. This is the volume to take along if you're trying out for a symphony chorus or a community chorus. It's also the one to bring to a Christmas Sunday afternoon sing along. It's all there: the terraced dynamics, the updated (as well as the original) harmonies. Note systems are well-spaced and easy to read. It's an easy size to handle (get it?), and copies are well-bound for lots of page turning.

This purchase was perfect for me. I needed a copy of the Messiah for a concert I am singing in this upcoming Christmas season. The price was right, the communication was excellent, and I received the music quickly. I especially liked the fact that there was no writing in the music from a previous singer. When you practice a piece of music, you want to make written notes throughout the music, that you can follow. If someone else has made notes previously, it is difficult to quickly read these notes and follow their direction. This copy was perfect for me!