Candlelight Vespers
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Come attend the annual Christmas Candlelight Vespers performed by students of Baker University. It will be held at First United Methodist Church on Eighth and Grove streets. The program will include performances by the Baker Concert Choir, Baker Chamber Choir, Baker Orchestra, Baker Percussion Ensemble, Baker Brass Ensemble, Baker Speech Choir, Little Big Band Jazz Ensemble, Buel A. Hill Quartet and University Community Choir. This event will be free and a must see for everyone!
Candlelight Vespers
Phone : 785-594-8330 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : steve.rottinghaus@bakeru.edu
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