William Carey University will present two Christmas events in December – “Carey by Candlelight” on campus and “A Carey Christmas” at Hardy Street Baptist Church. Both showcase the work of talented students from the Winters School of Music.
“Carey Music is excited to offer the gift of Christmas music during the holidays. Our students look forward to presenting these events each year to bless our friends, family, and all of the Pine Belt. We look forward to seeing everyone this Christmas,” said Wes Dykes, dean of the Winters School of Music.
Carey by Candlelight“Carey by Candlelight” will be Saturday, Dec. 9, at WCU-Hattiesburg. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“Carey by Candlelight” is part of Downtown Hattiesburg’s “Candlelit Christmas,” marking the start of the holiday season. Guests are invited to drive through to see the Hattiesburg campus lighted by thousands of luminaries. They can also stop and enjoy live music, fellowship, free hot chocolate, cider, cookies, and s’mores. Four WCU music groups will perform: Knights of Jazz, Hub City Worship, Restoration Band, and Thomas Hall – voted “Best Local Band” in this year’s “Best of the Pine Belt” contest.
A Carey ChristmasOn Dec. 10-11, Winters School of Music will present its 3rd Annual “A Carey Christmas” at Hardy Street Baptist Church. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Come and Adore.”
This premiere Christmas event features the Carey Worship Choir and Orchestra, as well as local dance studios like Jamie’s Performing Arts Studio, and Leaps of Faith Ballet Ministry and Next Phase Dance Company.
There will be two performances on Dec. 10, at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. On Dec. 11, there will be one performance at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now – don’t wait to make a reservation as they sell out every year!
To purchase tickets, visit
www.facebook.com/wmcareymusic and look for the featured post at the top of the news feed. Questions? Call the Winters School of Music at (601) 318-6175.
In the photos:Above: “A Carey Christmas: Come and Adore” will be presented Dec. 10-11 at Hardy Street Baptist Church. Tickets are on sale now – don’t wait because they sell out every year.
Below: Thomas Hall, voted “Best Local Band,” will be among the musicians and vocalists who will perform Dec. 9 at WCU’s “Candlelit Christmas.”
