This program is a celebration of the true spirit of Christmas and features some of the most beautiful choral and instrumental music of the season. Over 250 student musicians participate in Christmas Vespers in ensembles that include the Hope College Orchestra, Chapel Choir and College Chorus. A tradition at Hope College since 1941, Christmas Vespers is the perfect way to ring in your holiday season.
Song rundown:
0:00 Torches (Combined Choirs)
1:41 Alleluia - Jake Runestad (Chapel Choir)
4:42 O Come All Ye Faithful - Arr. David Willcocks (Congregational)
8:56 Canticle of Mary - J.L. Ames (SPERA)
12:37 Glory to the Newborn King - Moses Hogan (Chapel Choir & College Chorus)
17:18 Joyous Noel - Steven Amundson (Orchestra)
20:55 Veni, Domine - Felix Mendelssohn (SPERA)
24:31 Dominus Vobiscum - Sydney Guillaume (Chapel Choir)
31:14 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Arr. David Willcocks (Congregational)
34:22 Tu SeƱor eres nuestro escudo - Benjamin Krause (Chapel Choir)
39:38 See Amid the Winter's Snow - Arr. Dan Forrest (Chapel Choir & College Chorus)
45:31 Silent Night - (Congregational)
48:30 And the Child Grew - Randall Thomspon (Combined Choirs)
51:16 Fanfare - Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens (Organ)