Festival of Carols is a series of performances by Chamber Singers, Troubadours, and Chamber Orchestra from Batavia High School. The performances include traditional madrigals and motets, early instrumental music, seasonal carols, and appetizers/choice of dessert with wassail. Jesters serve as the masters of ceremonies for all madrigal performances and provide comedic interludes between songs.
Festival of Carols 2021: We plan to return to an in-person performance at the Congregational Church of Batavia over the weekend of December 10-11. As things get closer, we may have to adjust our performance compared to past years. We are grateful for their hospitality once again!
Hark! Fine lords and ladies of Batavia and faraway lands…
The 15th-century performance includes traditional madrigals and motets, early instrumental music and seasonal carols that will begin in the decked halls of the historic Congregational Church of Batavia sanctuary. Jesters serve as the masters of ceremonies for all madrigal performances and provide comedic interludes between songs. Details change from year to year, but small snacks & desserts along with entertainment fit for a king, will ensue.
The Saturday 3:30 p.m. afternoon matinee will be a lower-priced program where intermission and food will not be included.
Festival of Carols 2021: We plan to return to an in-person performance at the Congregational Church of Batavia over the weekend of December 10-11. As things get closer, we may have to adjust our performance compared to past years. We are grateful for their hospitality once again!
Hark! Fine lords and ladies of Batavia and faraway lands…
The 15th-century performance includes traditional madrigals and motets, early instrumental music and seasonal carols that will begin in the decked halls of the historic Congregational Church of Batavia sanctuary. Jesters serve as the masters of ceremonies for all madrigal performances and provide comedic interludes between songs. Details change from year to year, but small snacks & desserts along with entertainment fit for a king, will ensue.
The Saturday 3:30 p.m. afternoon matinee will be a lower-priced program where intermission and food will not be included.
