36th Annual Service of Lessons and Carols

Piedmont University invites you to its adored holiday event, Lessons and Carols, as it enters its 36th year on December 6th and 7th.

The Annual Service of Lessons and Carols is one of the region’s most beloved events, a true Piedmont University tradition, a special time when the community gathers to welcome the holiday season. We are privileged and honored to share this incredible music event for our Piedmont family and community year after year.

This year's Annual Service of Lessons and Carols, directed by Bobby Ivey, Piedmont University Assistant Professor and Director of Choirs, will feature the Piedmont Chorale, the Sewell Organ, the UGA Brass Quintet, and the Chestatee High School Chorale, directed by Chestatee Chorale Director and Piedmont University Alumna, Lisa Bassett. 

Lessons and Carols features a selection of readings, carols, and choir anthems to begin the holiday season. One of the highlights of this year’s program will be We Sing with Choirs of Angels, a beautiful composition by Tom Trenney, sung by the choirs and audience members, accompanied by the piano, organ, and brass quintet. The singing of Silent Night during the candlelight section of the service is always a memorable and moving experience for everyone.

Lessons and Carols will be performed on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, at 7:30 P.M. at the Chapel. Tickets are available for presale and at the box office on the day of the event.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children. Ticket sales support our music students and allows us to continue to provide the community with exceptional musical performances.

Please email music-events@piedmont.edu or call 706.894.4220 with questions. Click here for the parking map.