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66th Annual Trinity College Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols (2025)
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Held on December 7, 2025, the 66th Annual Trinity College Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols marks the beginning of the holiday season for the G...
Eighth Lesson—Read by the Rev. William Beaudin, O.F.M
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eighth Lesson—Read by the Rev. William Beaudin, O.F.M by Trinity College
The First Nowell, arr. Stainer and Willcocks
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The First Nowell, arr. Stainer and Willcocks by Trinity College
Third Lesson—read by Maribel Mendoza ’26
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Third Lesson—read by Maribel Mendoza ’26 by Trinity College
Fourth Lesson—read by the Rt. Rev. John Selders
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fourth Lesson—read by the Rt. Rev. John Selders by Trinity College
O Magnum Mysterium, Morten Lauridsen—The Chapel Singers
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
O Magnum Mysterium, Morten Lauridsen—The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
Rejoice and Be Merry, Robert Edward Smith—The Chapel Singers
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rejoice and Be Merry, Robert Edward Smith—The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
Variations sur un Noël (Fugato and Toccata), Marcel Dupré—Elijah Morris ’28, organ
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Variations sur un Noël (Fugato and Toccata), Marcel Dupré—Elijah Morris ’28, organ by Trinity College
Seventh Lesson—Read by Suzanne Blancaflor ’80
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seventh Lesson—Read by Suzanne Blancaflor ’80 by Trinity College
Variations sur un Noël (V, VI, VII), Marcel Dupré—Elijah Morris ’28, organ
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Variations sur un Noël (V, VI, VII), Marcel Dupré—Elijah Morris ’28, organ by Trinity College
Seek Him That Maketh the Seven Stars, Johnathan Dove—The Chapel Singers
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seek Him That Maketh the Seven Stars, Johnathan Dove—The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
Final Blessing—The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Final Blessing—The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey W. Mello by Trinity College
Adam Lay Ybounden, Robert Edward Smith—The Chapel Singers
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Lay Ybounden, Robert Edward Smith—The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
Sixth Lesson—Read by the Rev. Philippe E.C. Andal
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sixth Lesson—Read by the Rev. Philippe E.C. Andal by Trinity College
Fifth Lesson—Read by Willem Helms ’28
19 Dec 2025
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Fifth Lesson—Read by Willem Helms ’28 by Trinity College
Ninth Lesson and Offertory—read by the Very Rev. Marcus George Halley
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ninth Lesson and Offertory—read by the Very Rev. Marcus George Halley by Trinity College
In Dulci Jubilo, arr. Robert Lucas Pearsall—The Chapel Singers
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Dulci Jubilo, arr. Robert Lucas Pearsall—The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
Variations sur un Noël, op. 20 (Choral, I–IV, IX), Marcel Dupré—Elijah Morris ’28, organ
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Variations sur un Noël, op. 20 (Choral, I–IV, IX), Marcel Dupré—Elijah Morris ’28, organ by Trinity College
Once in Royal David's City, descant by Paul Halley
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once in Royal David's City, descant by Paul Halley by Trinity College
Bidding Prayer—The Very Rev. Marcus George Halley
19 Dec 2025
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Bidding Prayer—The Very Rev. Marcus George Halley by Trinity College
O Little Town of Bethlehem, arr. Houlihan
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
O Little Town of Bethlehem, arr. Houlihan by Trinity College
Second Lesson—read by Grace Fangmann ’26
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Second Lesson—read by Grace Fangmann ’26 by Trinity College
First Lesson—read by Daniel G. Lugo
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First Lesson—read by Daniel G. Lugo by Trinity College
Dost Thou in a Manger Lie, Christopher Houlihan—The Chapel Singers
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dost Thou in a Manger Lie, Christopher Houlihan—The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
Now Behold the Lamb, Kirk Franklin—Trinity College Gospel Choir
19 Dec 2025
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Now Behold the Lamb, Kirk Franklin—Trinity College Gospel Choir by Trinity College
The Word was God, Rosephanye Powell—The Chapel Singers
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Word was God, Rosephanye Powell—The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
Hark the Herald Angels Sing, arr. Houlihan
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hark the Herald Angels Sing, arr. Houlihan by Trinity College
Symposium I: Human Creativity
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This symposium explored the role of creativity as an essential human practice. Faculty from across disciplines reflected on how creativity shapes thei...
Symposium II - Bridging Knowledge and Practice-
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The second symposium explored the bridging of knowledge and practice as a hallmark of a distinctive liberal arts education. Award-winning teacher-scho...
Inauguration Performance - The Art and Science of Awe
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity’s iconic Chapel hosted a performance by Christopher Houlihan ’09, John Rose Distinguished College Organist, director of Chapel music, and ...
Associate Professor of English David Sterling Brown ’06 Honors William Shakespeare’s Birthday
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College Associate Professor of English David Sterling Brown ’06 recently was invited to take part in England’s weeklong Shakespeare Birthd...
65th Annual Trinity College Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 65th annual Trinity College Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols was held on Sunday, December 8, 2024, a service that was offered as a shared ...
Bridging Divides: A conversation with Mira Sucharov and Omar Dajani
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Moderated by Professor Ben Carbonetti, Senior Lecturer in Human Rights and Director of The Human Rights Program at Trinity College, the first episode ...
"Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" arr. Christopher Houlihan
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" arr. Christopher Houlihan by Trinity College
"Sing to the Lord a New Song" by David Hurd, sung by The Chapel Singers
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Sing to the Lord a New Song" by David Hurd, sung by The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
"Choral" by Joseph Jongen, played by Chris Yi ’26, organ
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
"La Nativité" by Jean Langlais, played by Madison Thompson ’25, organ
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
"A tender shoot" by Kerensa Briggs, sung by The Chapel Singers
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
"He shall come down like rain" by Dudley Buck, Class of 1859, sung by The Chapel Singers
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
"The angel Gabriel," arr. Robert Edward Smith, Composer-in-Residence, sung by The Chapel Singers
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
"A Cradle Song" by Douglas Johnson, Prof. of Music, Emer., The Chapel Singers ft. Sarah Washburn
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
"Come, let us adore Him" by Norman Hutchins, sung by Trinity College Gospel Choir
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
"Angels we have heard on high" arr. Christopher Houlihan
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
Final from Symphony No. 1 by Louis Vierne; Christopher Houlihan, organ and Doug Perry, percussion
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
"Viderunt omnes" by Pérotin, sung by The Chapel Singers
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
"Comfort, comfort ye my people" arr. Christopher Houlihan
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
"Once in Royal David's City"
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
"Hark the glad sound!" by Paul Lindsley Thomas '50, sung by The Chapel Singers
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinity College hosted its 64th annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols in the Chapel on Sunday, December 10, marking the beginning of the hol...
Coach Devanney Interview 12062021
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Devanney Interview 12062021 by Trinity College
18 Carol Ave Maria, Rebecca Clarke — The Sopranos And Altos Of The Chapel Singers
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
18 Carol Ave Maria, Rebecca Clarke — The Sopranos And Altos Of The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
20 The Holly And The Ivy, June Nixon — The Chapel Singers
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
20 The Holly And The Ivy, June Nixon — The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
22 Hymn Angels, From The Realms Of Glory, Arr. C. Houlihan
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
22 Hymn Angels, From The Realms Of Glory, Arr. C. Houlihan by Trinity College
23 Eighth Lesson Matthew 2 — Ann Parmenter, Prof Physical Education & Head Field Hockey Coach
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
23 Eighth Lesson Matthew 2 — Ann Parmenter, Prof Physical Education & Head Field Hockey Coach by Trinity College
24 Hymn In The Bleak Midwinter, Arr. C. Houlihan
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
24 Hymn In The Bleak Midwinter, Arr. C. Houlihan by Trinity College
25 Ninth Lesson John 1 — Joanne Berger-Sweeney, President & Trinity College Prof Of Neuroscience
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
25 Ninth Lesson John 1 — Joanne Berger-Sweeney, President & Trinity College Prof Of Neuroscience by Trinity College
26 Collect — The Rev. Allison Read
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
26 Collect — The Rev. Allison Read by Trinity College
27 Offertory — The Rev. Allison Read
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
27 Offertory — The Rev. Allison Read by Trinity College
21 Seventh Lesson Luke 2 — Martha Burke O’Brien, Director Of Student Health Services
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
21 Seventh Lesson Luke 2 — Martha Burke O’Brien, Director Of Student Health Services by Trinity College
28 Carol Gloria In Excelsis Deo Dialogue Between Angels & Shepherds, I. Leonarda – Chapel Singers
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
28 Carol Gloria In Excelsis Deo Dialogue Between Angels & Shepherds, I. Leonarda – Chapel Singers by Trinity College
29 Hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Arr. David Willcocks
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
29 Hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Arr. David Willcocks by Trinity College
30 The Blessing — The Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens, Bishop Suffragan, The Episcopal Church In Conn
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
30 The Blessing — The Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens, Bishop Suffragan, The Episcopal Church In Conn by Trinity College
31 Retiring Procession Prelude & Fugue In B Major Op. 7 No. 1, Marcel Dupré – Vaughn Mauren, Organ
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
31 Retiring Procession Prelude & Fugue In B Major Op. 7 No. 1, Marcel Dupré – Vaughn Mauren, Organ by Trinity College
08 First Lesson Genesis 3 — Patricia Byrne, CSJ, Professor Of Religion, Emerita
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
08 First Lesson Genesis 3 — Patricia Byrne, CSJ, Professor Of Religion, Emerita by Trinity College
10 Second Lesson Genesis 22 — Brielle Jones ’20, President, Trinity College Gospel Choir
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
10 Second Lesson Genesis 22 — Brielle Jones ’20, President, Trinity College Gospel Choir by Trinity College
11 Carol Drop Down Ye Heavens From Above, Judith Weir — The Chapel Singers
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
11 Carol Drop Down Ye Heavens From Above, Judith Weir — The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
12 Carol Illuminare, Jerusalem, Judith Weir — The Chapel Singers
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
12 Carol Illuminare, Jerusalem, Judith Weir — The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
13 Third Lesson Isaiah 9 — Sara Lee ’18
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
13 Third Lesson Isaiah 9 — Sara Lee ’18 by Trinity College
14 Carol The First Nowell, — Trinity College Gospel Choir
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
14 Carol The First Nowell, — Trinity College Gospel Choir by Trinity College
16 Carol In The Stillness, Sally Beamish — The Chapel Singers
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
16 Carol In The Stillness, Sally Beamish — The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
17 Fifth Lesson Luke 1 — Salima Etoka ’15
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
17 Fifth Lesson Luke 1 — Salima Etoka ’15 by Trinity College
03 Organ Prelude Adeste Fideles, Op. 8, J. Demessieux — Christopher Houlihan '09, Organ
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
03 Organ Prelude Adeste Fideles, Op. 8, J. Demessieux — Christopher Houlihan '09, Organ by Trinity College
04 In Dulci Jubilo, 79 Chorales For The Organ Op. 28 No. 41, M. Dupré — Sarah Kennedy ’20, Organ
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
04 In Dulci Jubilo, 79 Chorales For The Organ Op. 28 No. 41, M. Dupré — Sarah Kennedy ’20, Organ by Trinity College
05 Hymn In Procession Once In Royal David S City, Desc. Paul Halley
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
05 Hymn In Procession Once In Royal David S City, Desc. Paul Halley by Trinity College
06 Bidding Prayer — The Rev. Allison Read, College Chaplain And Dean Of Spiritual Religious Life
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
06 Bidding Prayer — The Rev. Allison Read, College Chaplain And Dean Of Spiritual Religious Life by Trinity College
07 Bidding Carol The Word Was God, Rosephanye Powell — The Chapel Singers
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
07 Bidding Carol The Word Was God, Rosephanye Powell — The Chapel Singers by Trinity College
08 Hymn God Rest You Merry, Arr. C. Houlihan
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
08 Hymn God Rest You Merry, Arr. C. Houlihan by Trinity College
15 Fourth Lesson Isaiah 11 — Ann Lambright, Dean Academic Affairs & Prof Language & Culture Studies
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
15 Fourth Lesson Isaiah 11 — Ann Lambright, Dean Academic Affairs & Prof Language & Culture Studies by Trinity College
19 Sixth Lesson Matthew 1 — Sonia Cardenas, Interim Dean Of The Faculty & VP For Academic Affairs
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
19 Sixth Lesson Matthew 1 — Sonia Cardenas, Interim Dean Of The Faculty & VP For Academic Affairs by Trinity College
02 Organ Prelude Rorate Coeli Op. 8, J. Demessieux — Christopher Houlihan '09, Organ
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
02 Organ Prelude Rorate Coeli Op. 8, J. Demessieux — Christopher Houlihan '09, Organ by Trinity College
01 Organ Prelude Chorale Prelude On Wachet Auf, J.S. Bach — Christopher Houlihan ’09, organ
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
01 Organ Prelude Chorale Prelude On Wachet Auf, J.S. Bach — Christopher Houlihan ’09, organ by Trinity College
A Discussion on Albert Camus and "The Plague"
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Presented by The Trinity Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (TIIS) and The Leonard E. Greenberg Center for the Study of Religion in Public Life ...
The Supreme Court In A Polarized Age
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court in a Polarized Age A Conversation with Kevin McMahon John R. Reitemeyer Professor of Political Science Moderated by Maura Thompson ’...
Who Makes The Rules During a Pandemic?
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Conversation with Professor Renny Fulco Director, Public Policy and Law Program and Brooke LePage ’19 Policy Associate at FutureEd Georgetown Univ...
The Intersection of Technology and Privacy
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Intersection of Technology and Privacy: A Conversation with Matthew Prince ’96, CEO and Co-founder of Cloudflare, and Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Pre...
Hospitality Disrupted: Dining Out Post-COVID
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with David Chang ’99, Founder and Chef, Momofuku and Danny Meyer ’80, P’20, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Union Square Hos...
At The Top Of Their Game- Trinity College Alumni Leading Professional Sports
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On May 1, 2020, five Trinity alumni came together virtually to offer their perspective on the future of professional sports in the U.S. and abroad, an...
The Future of the Real Estate Industry During and After COVID-19
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Trinity College community invites you to join a conversation with alumni leaders in real estate. Moderated by Jon Estreich ’75 of Estreich & Com...
Virtual Healthcare in the Age of COVID
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual Healthcare in the Age of COVID: A Conversation with Owen Tripp ’01 CEO and Co-founder, Grand Rounds and Joanne Berger-Sweeney President and ...
Story Labs Now Open in Library
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two new podcast recording studios have been created this fall at Trinity College’s Raether Library and Information Technology Center.
Trinity - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
See the music video here: https://youtu.be/TlzC0jUZUe0 “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Words and Music by Eddie Pola and George Wyle...
Psalm 150
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford (ASOFH), founded in 1997, is an annual national festival and organ competition with the mission of encou...
01 'The Holy Boy,' John Ireland – Vaughn Mauren '07, Organ
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07,...
02 'Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence,' Edward Bairstow – The Chapel Singers
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07,...
03 'A New Song,' James Macmillan – The Chapel Singers
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07,...
04 'Magnificat' From Short Service, Orlando Gibbons – The Chapel Singers
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07,...
05 'Silent Night,' Arr. Pentatonix – Trinity College Gospel Choir
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07,...
06 'Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day,' Carl Rütti – The Chapel Singers
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07,...
07 'Sizalelw' Indodana,' Malibongwe Thwala '17 – Trinity African Choir
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07,...
29 Organ J Rose
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Special thanks to Michael Ersevim '91 for the recording of this podcast. To download the iTunes podcast, visit: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/trini…e...
28 Blessing
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Special thanks to Michael Ersevim '91 for the recording of this podcast. To download the iTunes podcast, visit: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/trini…e...