A Festival of Carols tickets available now!

Goshen College is pleased to announce the 22nd annual musical celebration of Christmas, A Festival of Carols, taking place on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. in the Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall. Tickets are now available for the event, which will bring together four choirs and an orchestra in a festive celebration of the holiday season.

A Festival of Carols is a heartwarming presentation patterned on a traditional English worship service, featuring Christmas carols, spirituals, scripture readings and sacred musical works. Sauder Concert Hall will be festively decorated with garlands, lights and trees, creating a magical atmosphere for all attendees.

The lineup of performers includes the Goshen College Chamber Choir, Vox Profundi, Voices of the Earth, Goshen College Symphony Orchestra, and Shout For Joy (a Community School of the Arts youth choir for grades 6-8). Roz Woll, associate professor of music, and Scott Hochstetler, professor of music, lead the Goshen College choirs, while Jimin Seo, visiting assistant professor of music, directs the Goshen College Symphony Orchestra and Sandy Hill leads Shout For Joy.

The audience is invited to join the choirs in singing familiar carols during the performance. This interactive element adds a communal touch to the festivities, making A Festival of Carols an engaging experience for everyone.

For those unable to attend in person, the Sunday afternoon performance will be live-streamed, ensuring that the joy and spirit of the event can be shared with a wider audience.

A Festival of Carols promises to captivate hearts, uplift spirits and usher in the holiday season with warmth and joy.

Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at the college’s box office and online.