Phillip McLendon — conductor, founder, educator, and maestro of maestros — will lead his 39th Messiah Sing Along, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave., Santa Barbara.

The all-star quartet of soloists includes Nichole Dechaine (soprano), Max Potter (alto), Lorenzo Johnson (tenor), and Matthew Peterson (bass).

Georg Frederic Handel’s great oratorio “The Messiah” covers the whole life of Christ; the sing-along includes the Christmas portion plus the “Hallelujah” Chorus and “Worthy is the Lamb/Amen.”

Handel being a great favorite of all singers, this opportunity to be a part of it is not only a privilege, it is fun.

Tickets are $10, all of which goes to Unity Shoppe, the Santa Barbara nonprofit.

Tickets and music scores (bring your own) are available at Chaucer’s Books in Loreto Plaza, the Unity Gift Shoppe, 1209 State St., and at the door.