A Candlelight
Christmas

The Beloved holiday tradition!

Fri, Dec 15 at 8pm | Music Center at Strathmore
Sat, Dec 16 at 3pm | Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Wed, Dec 20 at 7pm | Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Thu, Dec 21 at 7pm | Kennedy Center Concert Hall
Fri, Dec 22 at 8pm | Kennedy Center Concert Hall

PROGRAM:

Once in Royal David’s City, H. J. Gauntlett, arr. David Willcocks 

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Julian Wachner* 

A Winter Blue Jay, Jonathan Kolm, Text by Sarah Teasdale

In the Bleak Mid-Winter, Becky McGlade, Words by Christina Rossetti 

O Come, All Ye Faithful, J. F. Wade, arr. David Willcocks* 

What is this Lovely Fragrance, Chester L. Alwes 

Mary Had a Baby, arr. Roland Carter 

Christmas Medley, Chester L. Alwes 

The Christmas Song, arr. Aaron Myers 

Love All Year, Aaron Myers 

The Dream Isaiah Saw, Glenn L. Rudolph  

Silent Night, Franz Gruber*

We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Paul Johnson, arr. J. David Moore

And so much more! View our digital program here.

About:

Ring in the holiday season (literally!) at The Washington Chorus' "A Candlelight Christmas!" Featuring spirited brass, a festive chorus, and extra special guests to help you celebrate the season, this concert is among the DC region's most beloved holiday traditions—so don't miss this heartwarming seasonal delight!

Eugene Rogers, conductor
Aaron Myers, soloist
National Capital Brass and Percussion 
Nathaniel Gumbs, organ and piano (Dec. 15 & 16)
Paul Byssainthe, Jr., organ and piano (Dec. 20-22)
GenOUT Youth Chorus (Dec. 15 & 16)
Takoma Park Academy (Dec. 20-22)

Please Note: Tickets are now only available through the respective box offices at the Kennedy Center and Music Center at Strathmore. To explore their ticket inventory, visit their websites by following the links above.