Advent Lessons and Carols | HIES Upper School Chorus
Tuesday, December 02, 2025, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
From the Rev. Ruth Pattison:
Music and art can heal us, set us free, plunge us deep into new insights, expand our souls, make us new, and help us fall in love with the God we seek to worship.
Tuesday, December 2, at 5:00 PM Nave
Join us for Advent Lessons and Carols! In the Episcopal tradition, this service intertwines music and scripture, inviting the audience to reflect and prepare for the impending joy of the holidays. The lighting of the Christmas Tree in the Quad follows the service.
Thursday, December 4, at 12:30 PM Nave
Get into the holiday spirit with lunch at 11:30 AM in Inglett Hall, followed by a delightful Christmas Concert featuring our very own Randy Romig and his friend Cathy Adams on our Steinway piano. They’ll bring joy to the season as they “tickle the ivories” with festive tunes! Register on Realm for lunch.
December 14, 4:30 PM Nave
“It’s Just Isn’t Christmas Until the Gay Men Sing!” The Chorus is back in our Nave for their Annual Holiday Concert. This is an Atlanta tradition that is not to be missed. The show brings us holiday favorites and the combination of beauty, camp, power, and joy that only the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus can.
January 14, 4:00 PM Nave
Our school will host this second annual gathering of more than 70 fourth and fifth-grade singers from HIES, St. Benedict’s, and St. Martin’s Episcopal Schools for a full day of music-making. Coordinated by Lower School music teacher Alexis Lundy, the students will learn challenging new repertoire and build community through song. The festival culminates in a spirited concert for families and church members, celebrating collaboration, growth, and our shared Episcopal values.
January 31 Inglett Hall
Something wonderful is cooking at Holy Innocents! Join us in Inglett Hall for a festive dinner and an evening of music, laughter, and fellowship. The program is still in the works, but you won’t want to miss it—mark your calendars now and stay tuned for details!
May 2, 7:00 PM Nave
Recognized as one of the premier professional choral ensembles in the Southeast, the choir features some of the region’s most talented vocalists and is known for polished performances that celebrate unique and intriguing programming. With a repertoire that spans the breadth of choral literature—from early music and time-honored classics to new works—Coro Vocati showcases a diversity of musical styles and cultural backgrounds. The ensemble is also a champion of modern composers and remains active in commissioning new works. www.corovocati.org
Collage Society
Leigh Kershner & Hays Hyre
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School Alumni and Students
Alisha Morgan
Teresa Fuller Kenton