In 1964, under the direction of Robert McGill, the Hendrix College Choir began presenting a Service of Lessons and Carols modeled after the one offered annually at King's College in Cambridge, England. The Candlelight Carol Service has since become an important Hendrix tradition. Each year over 1,200 people travel to the College to experience one of the four on-campus presentations. In addition, the Choir usually takes the service on a brief tour to United Methodist churches in Arkansas and neighboring states.
Listen to a sampling of the sounds of Candlelight 2007
A CD recording of the complete 2007 Candlelight Carol Service is available for $15.
For more information or to make a purchase, click here.
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Read a choir alumna's memories of Candlelight.
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Quem vidistis pastores?
Richard Dering
Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen
Michael Praetorius/Donald Cashmore
Nova! Nova!
Bob Chilcott (Sung by the Chamber Chorale)
2012 Candlelight Dates
Greene Chapel, Hendrix College
November 29, 30, December 1 at 7:30 p.m.
December 2 at 4 p.m.
For reservations call (501) 450-1495 beginning on November 19.
Box Office Hours
November 19 and 20: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
November 26 - 30: 12 noon-2 p.m.
On tour
Belle Meade United Methodist Church, Nashville, Tennessee
December 13, 7:30 p.m.
Lakewood United Methodist Church, North Little Rock, Arkansas
December 14, 7:30 p.m.
No reservations are required for tour performances.