The First & Franklin Sanctuary Choir, joined by guest instrumentalists, presents the 18th Annual Candlelight Choral Concert, a treasured part of the Christmas season in Mt. Vernon. This concert will feature Ottorino Respighi's Laud to the Nativity, as well as works by Britten, Alice Parker, Reger, Tschesnokoff, and David Conte. The program will also include audience singing and a cappella choral music for the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

Tyler Canonico, organ; Jacqueline Pollauf, harp; Jason Kissel, conductor

A beautiful reception will follow the concert.

Please arrive early as this is a very well attended event and you don't want to miss out on getting a seat. In addition to street parking, the University of Maryland Medical Center Mid-Town Campus garage is located one block west of the church on Madison Street, or a pay parking lot is at the corner of Read & Charles Streets, three blocks from church. You may also consider other PMI parking lots in the area. UBER or LYFT would be great options, too!

A free will offering will be accepted at the door and during the reception. Your generous donations help support this concert and our Spire Series music programming. All funding for our concerts comes directly from your donations as we do not receive any fundings from grants or other sources. Your generous donations help us to hire the musicians, tune the instruments, purchase the candles and supplies, offer a lovely reception and so much more.

See the link for some options to provide a general donation or a subscription to The Spire Series. http://www.firstfranklin.org/index.php/community/music/the-spire-series/...

In addition to street parking in the neighborhood, the University of Maryland Medical Center Mid-Town Campus garage is located one block west of the church on Madison Street and is free on the weekends.

Please arrive early as this event is very popular and you don't want to miss a minute of the concert!