TWO students made their professional singing debuts with a stunning performance of Handel’s Messiah.

Seaford College teenagers Lexie White and Hannah Wardrop were chosen to sing the Solo Alto and the Solo Soprano of Handel’s Messiah at the Wantage Choral Society’s 10th Anniversary on February 14.

The students at the college near Petworth were accompanied by a choir and chamber orchestra.

Describing singing professionally for the first time, Hannah said: “It was a wonderful experience to sing with a choir and a full orchestra and it was hugely beneficial to chat to the other professional singers and see how they prepared for the concert.”

“I really enjoyed the whole day.”

Lexie added: “It was a huge honour and even though I was nervous, I was also very excited and I really enjoyed it.”