CHARLESTON AREA MUSICAL EVENTS CALENDAR

Sunday
December 8
5:00 pm
BEER AND CAROLS IN KUDU COURTYARD
Gather in the Kudu coffee courtyard as we celebrate the Christmas season by singing popular and sacred carols led by a Jazz ensemble and enjoy our favorite brews. NOTE: Event will move to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Auditorium in case of inclement weather. Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer, 4 Vanderhorst St, Charleston 29403.
Sunday
December 8
6:00 pm
ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS
Matthew Swingle, organ. A reception will follow. Advent Lutheran Church, 3347 Rivers Ave, Charleston.
Sunday
December 15
10:30 am
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LESSONS AND CAROLS
The service features all six choirs. Works by Palestrina, Cooman (with brass), Mager, Kuhnau, Stopford, Manz, Todd and Forrest (with 18 piece orchestra), all under the direction of Pat Gould. St. Philip's Church, 142 Church St, Charleston 29401.
Sunday
December 15
6:00 pm
HARMONIES OF ADVENT
Matthew Swingle, organ. A reception will follow. Advent Lutheran Church, 3347 Rivers Ave, Charleston.
Sunday
December 15
7:00 pm
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SERVICE OF CANDLELIGHT
Come worship with hopeful anticipation and reflect upon the coming of Christ Jesus in this service of music and light. Music led by the St. Matthew’s Gallery Choir, the St. Matthew’s Ringers, the Alleluia and Youth Choir, and guest musicians. St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 415 King St, Charleston 29403.
Wednesday
December 18
12:30 pm
COMMUNITY CAROL SING
Gather in the church to sing favorite carols. Then share a bag lunch in the parish hall. St. Philip's Church, 142 Church St, Charleston 29401.
Sunday
December 22
4:00 pm
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FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
Under the direction of Clara Godshall. Choral works by Ord, Palestrina, Hallock, Darke, Stopford, and Rutter. Church of the Holy Communion, 218 Ashley Ave, Charleston 29403. Freewill offering will be received.
Sunday
December 22
6:00 pm
ADVENT EVENSONG
Matthew Swingle, organ; Chase Godwin, cantor; Abigail Bryant, violin. A reception will follow. Advent Lutheran Church, 3347 Rivers Ave, Charleston.
Sunday
December 22
7:00 pm
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CHRISTMAS LESSONS AND CAROLS
Readings for the season of Christmas paired with carols, anthems and hymns. With the St. Gregory Choir and St. Nicholas Choir. Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St, Charleston 29401.
Tuesday
December 24
CHRISTMAS EVE AT ST. PHILIP'S
  4:00 PM: Sunday School pageant.
  7:30 PM: Service with Canterbury and St. David's Choirs and brass.
10:30 PM: Service with St. Philip's Choir and brass.
Saturday
March 7, 2020
1:00 pm
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PAUL THOMAS, organ
Bach Society of Charleston
Paul Thomas plays a recital. More information to follow. Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, 120 Coming St, Charleston 29403.