The Kent Chorus is bringing the spirit of Christmas Sunday with its concert performance of Handel’s “Messiah.”

The concert will also feature a performance by the Women’s Chorus and will begin with a Texas version of Handel’s “Messiah” called “The Jalapeño Chorus.”

“It’s pretty funny,” said Scott MacPherson, director of choral activities. “It’s all with apologies to Handel; we don’t want him to be too upset.”

A live orchestra will accompany the choir, and the audience will be invited to sing along to Christmas carols.

“There is definitely a coldness in the air,” said MacPherson. “The feeling of the holidays is coming.”

The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Cartwright auditorium Tickets are $15.

– Lauren Crist