On December 15 at 7:30 pm, Tabor Academy will once again host their annual traditional Lessons and Carols Service. This traditional holiday concert of Christmas choral music, enjoyed by the Tabor community and the public for decades, will take place in Wickenden Chapel, 86 Spring Street, Marion, MA. The event is free and open to the public. The event will be live-streamed on the Tabor Academy Facebook page as well.
The Festival of Lesson and Carols is a time-honored tradition of nine lessons and musical pieces that celebrate Christmas. Traditionally performed on Christmas Eve, this service was made popular by the King’s College in Cambridge, UK, with the long-standing tradition of beginning the program with the selection “Once in Royal David’s City.” Like many holiday celebrations, Lessons and Carols has many elements that pay homage to traditions of the past, such as the opening and other beloved carols.
Conductor Dr. Tianxu Zhou said, “I am continually impressed with the maturity and musicality our singers and instrumentalists exhibit during the many hours of rehearsal that you will undoubtedly hear throughout their performance. I hope you will decide to join us for this long-standing tradition at Tabor.”