The South Carolina
Corps of Cadets presents its Christmas Candlelight Service
annually to the Lowcountry in Summerall Chapel on
The Citadel campus.
The 2010 Christmas Candlelight Service will be held on:
- Friday, December 3rd - 7:30 PM
- Saturday, December 4th - 7:30 PM
- Sunday, December 5th - 7:30 PM
Cadets
from the Protestant, Catholic, Gospel Choirs, Chorale, and members of
The Citadel Regimental Band take part in the annual celebration of
the birth of Christ, observing the events of the Advent, the Annunciation,
the Birth of the King, and Epiphany through Scripture lessons and carols.
Traditional and international favorites are sung, and special highlights
include the Procession of Lights.
Cadets coordinate the production
with Nancy Lefter, director of chorale activities, organist Mark A. Bebensee
of the School of Business Administration and Commander Mike Alverson,
director of music.
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The hour-long program is free
and open to the public. Donations are accepted. Flash cameras and video
lights are not permitted. This event is one of the most
popular Christmas activities in Charleston. Visitors are encouraged to
arrive early to secure parking on campus and seating in the chapel. For
more information, call (843) 953-5049.
The Citadel Christmas music
at the top of this page
was recorded during past performances of
the Combined Citadel Choir and the Citadel Chorale.
(Click here to download this music in MP3 format.)
To play this music in your MP3 player, click a link below.
To save this music on your computer,
right-mouse-click then "Save Target As" (or "Save Link As").
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