DEMOREST, Ga. – Piedmont University will welcome the holiday season with its 37th annual Lessons and Carols, a long-standing community tradition set for Dec. 5-6 at the Piedmont University Chapel.
The cherished event, known across the region for its blend of scripture readings, choral works, and congregational carols begins at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Tickets are available online and at the door; advanced purchase is encouraged by clicking the link, here.
Directed by Bobby Ivey, Piedmont’s assistant professor and director of choirs, this year’s program will feature the Piedmont Chorale, the Sewell Organ, and the Cherokee Bluff High School Chorus under the direction of choral director Jenna Coon.
University officials said Lessons and Carols has become one of Piedmont’s most beloved traditions; a moment each year when students, faculty, and residents gather to celebrate the season through music.
Highlights of the 2025 program include See Amid the Winter’s Snow by Dan Forrest and Gloria Fanfare by Jeffery Ames. Attendees will also be invited to join in singing familiar carols accompanied by the organ and bras quintet. The evening concludes with the candlelit singing of Silent Night, a signature moment that organizers describe as especially memorable.
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. Proceeds support Piedmont’s music students and help sustain the university’s annual community performances.
