Annual Christmas Program Spreads Holiday Cheer

On Friday, December 20, the St. Sebastian's Community kicked off Christmas Break with a festive Christmas program, celebrating the season with song and scripture.

During the first part of the program, Fr. John Arens provided an opening prayer, students read scripture, and the St. Sebastian's Schola, Mass Ensemble and Faculty Chorale performed several traditional Christmas pieces. A highlight of the program was a performance of "Some Children See Him," sung by Director of Music Ministry Meyer Chambers P'10,'14. This was especially meaningful as Mr. Chambers, who will be retiring at the end of this academic year, has been instrumental in leading the Christmas Program during his 38 years of service to St. Sebastian's. 

The Jazz/Pop Chamber Ensemble picked up the tempo during the second half of the program with performances of "Run Run Rudolph," "Last Christmas," "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," and a riveting performance of "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo." The students and faculty joined in singing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," always a crowd favorite.

Thank you to Arrows alumni, Thomas Nunan '11 and Colin Lapus '21, for joining us as accompanists on the piano and the organ, and to music teacher Karl Grohmann and the students and faculty members for their hard work in preparing for this wonderful annual tradition. A very special thank you to Meyer Chambers for sharing his musical brilliance and bringing the true spirit of Christmas to our community each year.