Name: A Festival of Lessons and Carols
Start: 2024-12-08T19:00:00
Location: Albion College

As the winter season approaches, Albion College Music Department is all set to enchant audiences with a series of captivating musical events. From the soulful echoes of jazz to the refined performances of student recitals, and culminating in the cherished 'Festival of Lessons and Carols,' there's something for every music enthusiast. Over four days, from December 4th to December 8th, 2024, these events promise to celebrate diverse musical genres while breathing life into traditions that have become an integral part of Albion's cultural tapestry.

Albion College's Musical Winter: A Harmonious Celebration of Jazz, Recitals, and Traditions

Albion College Music Department

The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols was designed by Archbishop E. W. Benson for use in the cathedral at Truro, England. The first formal event was held there on Christmas Eve, 1880. The service was later simplified and modified for use in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, in 1918 by the Very Reverend Eric Milner-White, who was Dean of the Chapel at that time. The late David L. Strickler introduced the service to Albion College in 1966 and it has been a cherished tradition ever since.

A Festival of Lessons and Carols

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