The Gift of Christmas Candlelight 2020
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Christmas Candlelight 2020 is presented as a virtual concert gift to the community — no ticket required, the School of Music says on its website.
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If you missed the debut of “A Celebration of Warmth and Joy” on Dec. 11, here are a few of the many comments posted on the School of Music’s YouTube page.
“This. Was. EPIC!” wrote one viewer.
“Incredible performance! Wow, what a talented group!” added a viewer from Monterey, California.
“Listening for the 2nd time tonight. Wonderful, thank you.”
“What a blessed gift Stetson has provided to all, but especially to an alum who happens to be quarantined with Covid exposure,” wrote another.
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Nearly 300 student performers, faculty, alumni and community members were involved in the production, which required extensive planning during COVID-19. Read more.
“Given the opportunity to share music in new ways, we wanted to offer our online concert audience a sense of warmth and joy during the challenges of 2020,” said School of Music Dean Timothy Peter, D.M.A.