Their sound is gone out

"Their sound is gone out" is a vibrant and energetic chorus from George Frideric Handel's beloved oratorio, Messiah. The text is drawn from the Scriptures, speaking of the apostles and how the message of the Gospel has spread across the earth. For a choir, this piece is an absolute joy to sing, full of the bright, imitative polyphony that makes classical choral music so rewarding to master. When we rehearse this piece, the music literally acts out the words. One voice part introduces the lively melody, and soon the others catch it and carry it forward, mimicking the way the good news was shared from person to person until it reached the ends of the world. It requires crisp diction and a steady tempo to keep the overlapping lines clear and triumphant. In our parishes and choral societies, you will often hear this piece performed during grand concerts, classical music festivals, or special feast days dedicated to the apostles and evangelists. It is a brilliant choice for any occasion that celebrates the spreading of the faith, leaving both the singers and the congregation uplifted by its driving energy.