Susquehanna Chorale Candlelight Christmas

Sunday, December 20 at 4 pm

Etown CoB Sanctuary

All are welcome to join us for this special Candlelight Christmas concert with Susquehanna Chorale.

The Susquehanna Chorale’s beloved Candlelight Christmas concert returns, offering a delightful blend of old holiday favorites and carol sing-alongs, complemented by works from brilliant contemporary composers. The first half of the program centers on Respighi’s Laud to the Nativity—a hauntingly beautiful piece featuring soprano, mezzo, and tenor soloists alongside a woodwind ensemble. This piece masterfully blends plain-chant, pastoral melody, and rousing choruses. The second half showcases American music drawn from diverse traditions, including driving spirituals and ethereal hymns, all paired with timeless Christmas themes. The concert concludes with the Chorale’s signature candlelit rendition of Silent Night.

This concert is programmed and led by fall interim conductor, Paul Rardin. Rardin brings with him a lifetime of acclaimed choral leadership, shaped by his distinguished…