Handel’s “Messiah” performed by the Choir of Saint Paul’s, with soloists and the N.C. Baroque Orchestra. Conducted by Brendan Conner. Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30.

Led by new Music Director and Organist Brendan Conner. Brendan comes to St. Paul’s from All Saints Episcopal Church in Atlanta, where he served as associate music director.

Previously, he was senior organ scholar at Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis and in other Episcopal churches in Indiana and California. He received a bachelor of arts in music at UC Berkeley and a master of music in organ performance at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Brendan is scheduled to complete a doctorate in music in 2024.