A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

About this event

2026–2027 Emory Department of Music

Presented by Emory Choirs and the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, this beloved candlelit choral concert returns to Glenn Auditorium at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church for three concerts: Friday, December 4, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, December 5, at 4 and 8 p.m.Under the direction of Dr. Eric Nelson, Emory professor of music and director of choral studies, the program brings together the Emory Concert Choir and University Chorus, with special guests from the Emory community sharing scripture readings that tell the Christmas story. Nelson has led the choirs in this Emory tradition for more than 25 years and this choral Christmas service has been an Emory tradition since 1935.

*Please note: This concert takes place at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church*

Recommended parking for this event is the Fishburne Parking Deck (free for events after 6 p.m. and on weekends) .

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