St. Matthew Lutheran Church - Hawthorn Woods, IL

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  • About Us
    • Plan a Visit
    • What We Believe
    • Facilities
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  • Worship
    • Schedule
    • Online
    • Baptism
    • Funeral
    • Cemetery
    • Wedding
  • Early Childhood Center
    • About ECC
    • Our Classes
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Our Staff
  • Ministries
    • Adult Instruction
    • Bible Study
    • Comfort Dog
    • Music Ministry
    • Sunday School
    • Youth Confirmation
    • Youth Ministry
  • Serve
    • Organizations >
      • Altar Guild
      • Coffee Hour
      • COOL Food Pantry
      • Ladies Aid
      • L.E.R.T.
      • LWML
      • Meals On Wheels
      • Men's Ministry
      • Sharing The Joy
      • Womens Guild
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Frequently Asked Questions

​We are delighted to invite the community to our first DIY Messiah.  If the following FAQ’s do not answer your questions, please contact the church office @ 847-438-7709.  We will answer them as quickly as we can.

I have never been to a Do-It-Yourself Messiah.  What should I expect?
Sometimes called a Sing Along Messiah, this musical presentation of the First Part of Handel’s Messiah includes several solo parts interspersed with several choral parts.  Professional vocalists will perform the  solo parts. The audience is  also the chorus and will sing those choral parts under the direction of our conductor, Mr. Joel Jamison.  We will have a piano accompanist for all musical parts. You will be asked which part that you will be singing when you order tickets.  
  • ​Soprano: Higher female voice
  • Alto:         Lower female voice
  • Tenor:      Higher male voice
  • ​Baritone: Lower male voice

I don’t know the music very well or at all.  How can I get acquainted with it?
Download either the Choruses alone or download for purchase the entire scores. See the Music tab for more details.  Listen to Part 1 of the oratorio HERE  Listen to the Hallelujah Chorus HERE
 
May I bring my own Messiah score?
Yes!  Please download a copy for your electronic device or to  print out. Check under “The Music” for more details on how to do this.

Is St. Matthew Church ADA Accessible?
Yes.

Are children welcome to attend?
Yes, we would love to share this beautiful music with children.  It will be about 1.5 hours long with no intermission, more suitable for children ages 8 and over.

How will participants be seated?
To achieve the best musical experience, the main floor of the church sanctuary will be divided into four areas; the soprano area, the alto area, the tenor area and the baritone area. You will sit in your voice range area.  If you want to just listen, there will be designated areas in the church balconies.

I don’t have a ticket.  Can I still come to the performance?
Due to space constraints, everyone should have a ticket for this popular event.  Please order your tickets early.

Will there be food/refreshments after the performance?
Yes, we will have fellowship and refreshments Luther Hall after the performance. The Women’s Guild will also be having their annual Cookie Walk so you can purchase some delicious home baked cookies to take home.

How do I get to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Hawthorn Woods?
St Matthew Lutheran is located at 24500 N. Old McHenry Road in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois (see map below.)
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
24500 North Old McHenry Road
Hawthorn Woods, Illinois 60047 
Phone: 847-438-7709
Fax: 847-438-0376
Email: smlcs@stmattsonline.com

Church Office Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00 am–3:00 pm

St. Matthew Early Childhood Center
24480 North Old McHenry Road
Hawthorn Woods, Illinois 60047
Phone: 847-438-6103
Email: ecc@stmattsonline.com
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Service Times
Saturday: 4:00 pm 
Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:45 am
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