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
Quem vidistis pastores?Richard Dering
Es ist ein Ros' entsprungenMichael Praetorius/Donald Cashmore
Nova! Nova!Bob Chilcott
(Sung by the Chamber Chorale)
2009 Candlelight Dates
Greene Chapel, Hendrix College
December 3, 4, and 5 at 7:30 p.m.
December 6 at 4 p.m.
For reservations call (501) 450-1495 beginning on November 23.
Box Office Hours
November 23 and 24: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
November 30-December 4: 12 noon-2 p.m.
On tour
St. Andrew United Methodist Church
Plano, Texas
December 17, 7:30 p.m.
Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church
Little Rock, Arkansas
December 18, 6:00 p.m.
No reservations are required for tour performances.