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2024 St. Olaf Christmas Festival: On-demand Broadcast
Join us for the on-demand broadcast of the 2024 St. Olaf Christmas Festival, Our Hope for Years to Come, which premieres Wednesday, December 18 at 7 p.m. CT. The recording will be available to watch throughout the holiday season.
A tradition since 1912, the St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the U.S., led by five conductors and featuring more than 500 student musicians.
Download the 2024 Christmas Festival program here.
For many people, over several generations, the celebration of the Advent – Christmas – Epiphany season begins with the annual St. Olaf Christmas Festival, a century-old tradition of the college.
begun as a musical program for the college community, planned and directed by F. Melius Christiansen, founder of the St. Olaf Music Department.
guests will attend the Festival concerts and special events.
student musicians will participate as members of the five Choirs and Orchestra.
Participating Ensembles
Each group participates individually and as part of a Massed Ensemble. Anton Armstrong ’78 is Artistic Director of the Festival and Conductor of the St. Olaf Choir. Paolo Debuque conducts the the St. Olaf Chapel Choir and Viking Chorus. Therees Tkach Hibbard conducts the Manitou Singers. James E. Bobb leads the St. Olaf Cantorei.
The St. Olaf Orchestra, regarded as one of the finest collegiate orchestras in the United States, is conducted by Chung Park.
Visual Designer of the Festival is Christie Hawkins. Matthew Marohl is College Pastor and also serves on the artistic team.
Learn More
Learn more about music at St. Olaf CollegeSt. Olaf Christmas Festival in the News
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St. Olaf celebrates ‘Love and Joy’ with Christmas Festival at Orchestra Hall
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St. Olaf celebrates ‘Love and Joy’ this Christmas Season at Orchestra Hall
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Through Our Lens: The St. Olaf Christmas Festival
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St. Olaf celebrates sounds of the season with Christmas Festival at Orchestra Hall
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2022 Christmas Festival will take place at Orchestra Hall
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London concert series features St. Olaf Christmas Festival
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