One of the region’s most cherished holiday traditions, the Susquehanna Valley Chorale’s Candlelight Christmas, will take place on Sunday, December 15 at 3 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in Sunbury.

The beloved performance features the 100-year-old tradition of Nine Lessons and Carols.

The SVC ensemble includes over 70 members. The performance will be accompanied by Elizabeth Asmus on harp, David Cover on organ, the Commonwealth Brass, and percussion, as well as a traditional candlelighting to conclude the performance.

William Payn serves as Conductor and Music Director and David Cover serves as Accompanist.

Payn said of the tradition, “This event is not just a concert, but a celebration of the holiday spirit, inviting audiences to come together and enjoy the magic of music during the Christmas season.”

The concert will feature traditional carols such as Once in Royal David’s City, Angels We Have Heard on High, The First Nowell, Joy to the World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Silent Night, among others. The performance also includes the world premiere of So Many Hopes, written by Bill Payn, and features a new version of the song Celebrate!, rearranged specifically for SVC by the composer, Robert Cohen.
Soloists include: Maya Caron, Kathleen Kelley, Fox Laubach, Molly Manhoff, Joanna Rees, Tabitha Weeks and Kirsten Weirich.
Sponsors for the performance include: Martha and Alan Barrick, Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate and Patricia McDowell. Co-Sponsors are Hoffman Advertising and Mifflinburg Bank and Trust. Underwriters include: Gloria Karchner, Jackie Paul and Al Bothe, Jr. and Bernadine Richard.
Tickets for the performance are $25 for adults, $10 for students, and children 12 and under are no charge.
Tickets are available online at SVCMusic.org, by calling 570-547-0455 or at the door.
For more information about this performance and future performances, visit SVCMusic.org.