The St Olaf Christmas Festival: A New Song of Grace and Truth

Experience the St. Olaf Christmas Festival, one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States. Led by five conductors, it features more than 500 student musicians who are members of the college’s world-renowned choirs and orchestra. The festival features a rich repertoire of classic Advent and Christmas compositions, familiar carols, global hymns, and contemporary pieces.

Performance by the St Olaf Choir of "Our Father" by Alexander Gretchaninov, conducted by Anton Armstrong. This song was performed as part of the St Olaf Christmas Festival: A New Song of Grace and Truth, which features more than 500 student musicians who are members of the college’s world-renowned choirs and orchestra.

Staff and students express their enthusiasm for the St Olaf College music program. They perform in The St Olaf Christmas Festival: A New Song of Grace and Truth, one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States. Led by five conductors, it features more than 500 student musicians who are members of the college’s world-renowned choirs and orchestra.