The Christmas season at Westminster is a special time of celebration and reflection. Our holiday gatherings, together with those of the many faith traditions represented among our families, bring a unique sense of anticipation and joy to our School. I invite you to join all of us on campus in gratitude for the many blessings of this community. Celebrate the season with your fellow Wildcats through the beloved events listed in the calendar below!
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family!
Keith
Handel's Messiah
Friday, December 15 ❘ 7:30 p.m. ❘ McCain Chapel
Reception at 6:30 p.m. in Carlyle Fraser Library
The Upper School assembly performance of Messiah will be livestreamed on WCAT.
Friday, December 15 ❘ 10 a.m. ❘ Watch online
Sing with the Messiah Community Chorale
As part of one of Westminster’s most beloved traditions, alumni and friends of the School are invited to join the community chorale and perform the Christmas Portion of Handel’s Messiah.
Remaining rehearsals: Monday, December 4 | Thursday, December 14
Performances: Friday, December 15 | 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Rehearsals take place at 7 p.m. in the Pressly Chorale Room; the December 14 dress rehearsal and performances will be held in McCain Chapel. Community chorale members are welcome to sing in one or both performances.
Email Dr. Chris Walters, Upper School Choral Music Director, for more information about singing with the chorale.
Our Holiday Performances
Music of the Season: Upper School Band and Chorus Christmas Concert
Thursday, November 30
7:00 p.m
McCain Chapel
The Upper School assembly performance of Music of the Season will be livestreamed on WCAT.
Friday, December 1
1:00 p.m
McCain Chapel
Watch online
Middle School Orchestra Holiday Concert
Tuesday, December 5
7:00 p.m
Kellett Theatre
Middle School Christmas Service with Band, Chorus, and Orchestra
Wednesday, December 6
10:15 a.m.
McCain Chapel
Upper School Philharmonia Holiday Concert
Wednesday, December 6
2:00 p.m.
McCain Chapel
All-School Band
Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 7
7 p.m.
McCain Chapel
Lower School 3rd and 4th Grade Orchestra Holiday Concert
Monday, December 11
8:20 a.m.
Hamilton Room
Lower School Christmas Pageant
Thursday, December 14 ❘ 8:15 a.m. ❘ McCain Chapel
4th Grade Orchestra Pageant Prelude begins at 7:45 a.m. in Montgomery Foyer
The Christmas Pageant will be livestreamed on WCAT
Lower School parents and special guests are invited to this annual telling of the Christmas story. Families with students in pre-first through fourth grade will receive two tickets per household, and families with fifth graders will receive four tickets per household. WCAT will livestream the pageant on their YouTube page for those who cannot attend in person.
Handel's Messiah
Friday, December 15
7:30 p.m.
McCain Chapel
Reception at 6:30 p.m. in Carlyle Fraser Library
Ensemble and MAC/WAC Reunion Concert
Saturday, December 16
2:30 p.m.
McCain Chapel
Alternative Gift Fair
Friday, December 1 ❘ 5–7 p.m. ❘ Barge Commons
Join us for the 17th Annual Alternative Gift Fair sponsored by Westminster's Glenn Institute for Philanthropy and Service Learning and PAWS. Student organizations and community partners have created items for purchase, including sweet treats, handmade Christmas ornaments, stocking stuffers, jewelry, and much more. Proceeds from the evening are donated to global and local nonprofits. This event is open to the public, so bring your neighbors and friends!
Campus Store Holiday Sale
Visit Westminster’s Campus Store and Spirit Store in person or online to find stocking stuffers and holiday gifts for the Wildcats in your life. Dozens of items have been marked down, and we've got something for every stylish Wildcat! Visit our website to shop the holiday sale online. Orders can be shipped anywhere within the U.S. and can also be picked up at the Campus Store during regular hours.
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