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Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
It’s an Advent favorite for a reason! Take a break from the holiday hubbub and prepare your soul for the Christmas miracle with this beautiful program of carols for choir and organ, in the tradition of King’s College, Cambridge. This beloved event on Sunday, December 10 at 3:00pm will fill the church, so arrive early to get a good seat. This event will be presented in person and by livestream.
The St. John’s Choir School and Adult Choir; Scott Lamlein, choirmaster; Floyd Higgins, organist.
A reception will follow this event.
This concert is free admission, with donations received. Checks payable to Music at the Red Door or click here to donate online.
Click on the image below to watch. Click here for full program pdf.
PROGRAM:
Hodie Christus natus est – Sweelinck
I wonder as I wander – arr. Niles
My eyes for beauty pine – Coxhead
As the pauper waits for plenty – Bonighton
There is no rose – Nelson
Magnificat: Collegium Regale – Howells
Sing lullaby – Howells
On Christmas night – arr. Ledger
The three kings – Willan
God is with us – Tavener
and organ voluntaries, and carols for choir and congregation
Check out previous year’s Lessons and Carols: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014