Sing Hallelujah with BBC Bristol

How to take part in the Hallelujah choir

A huge celebration of the work of the composer George Frideric Handel is taking place across the UK in December.

Sing Hallelujah will encourage people to find their voice by joining in a performance of the Hallelujah Chorus, from Handel's opera, Messiah.

The BBC is working in partnership with English National Opera and the Arts Council to involve everyone, from beginners to established choirs

This year marks the 250th anniversary of Handel's death.

Handel had a huge influence on UK music and the Hallelujah Chorus is one of the most famous and popular choruses in the world.

BBC Bristol's unique interpretation of the chorus will bring together classical and West Country rock and roll - and we need you to get involved.

Grenville Jones (of the BBC's Last Choir Standing) will conduct a choir a huge choir - 150 of which will be people who have applied to be part of a BBC Radio Bristol Sing Hallelujah Choir.

Local band the Zen Hussies will bring their particular brand of swing/jazz/punk-infused rock to the mix along with some special guest stars from the world of sport.

The workshop will take place on Sunday, 6 December 2009 at the University of Bath.

Rehearsals will take place through the day with a performance that afternoon at the BBC West Sports Awards.

Highlights will be featured on BBC Radio Bristol and BBC Points West. Our Hallelujah Chorus will be available on the Radio 3 website and here on the BBC Bristol website.

If you would like to register to take part on December 6 as a member of the BBC Radio Bristol Sing Hallelujah Choir, send an email.

You can also post your entry to to BBC Radio Bristol Sing Hallelujah Choir, PO Box 194, Bristol BS99 7QT.

We will pick 75 members from email entries and 75 from postal entries on a first come, first served basis. You must be aged 18 or over on 6 December 2009 to take part.