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A Christmas Tradition Continues


Saint David's - What a night! Our school’s Advent Service of Lessons and Carols was broadcast for the first time virtually yesterday evening, enabling us to invite our extended community and friends. More than 525 devices were regularly tuned in, far exceeding the in-person capacity at St. Thomas More, and representing well over 1,000 parents, students, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty and staff and other community members who gathered together virtually for one of our school’s most treasured Christmas traditions.  For those who missed the service or would like to view it again, it is available at www.saintdavids.org/lessonsandcarols2020

Covid–19 protocols necessitated a change in format. Instead of the entire Glee Club, the evening featured soloists, small groups of singers, and instrumentalists; and of course, it needed to be virtual. However, the experience retained its impact: beautiful, moving, and demonstrative of the true spirit of the season.

Heartfelt gratitude to the boys and faculty who sang, played instruments, or read scripture. In particular, I can’t thank our Music Chair Jeffrey Moore, Religion Chair James Barbieri and Choral Director Meg Myette enough for making this event come together better than we could have ever imagined. We have kept the tradition alive in the hearts and minds of all who love Christmas. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All.

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