Christmas at Valpo

Christmas at Valpo

a Vesper’s Concert

Make Christmas at Valpo a part of your Christmas tradition!

How Great Our Joy!

December 6, 7:30 PM
December 7, 5:00 PM
Chapel of the Resurrection, Valparaiso University

Christmas at Valpo

Christmas Dinner

Friday, December 6, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. CT
Harre Union Ballrooms A & B

Price: $25/person

Tickets available online and in person at the Center for the Arts Box Office.

In celebration of Valpo’s Lutheran Centennial, Mel Piehl, Senior Research Professor of Humanities and History, will speak about the university’s Lutheran heritage. Dr. Marin Jacobson, Director of Choral Activities, will share a preview of this year’s program.

This festive meal will showcase a selection of Christmas dishes from around the world, reflecting Valparaiso University’s global influence and the international impact of the Lutheran tradition. Select dinner and concert tickets for December 6 using the ticket link below.

*Common food allergies and dietary restrictions will be taken into consideration when preparing the menu. If you have specific concerns, please email chapel@valpo.edu

Christmas at Valpo

Ticket Information

Tickets available online and in person at the Center for the Arts office.

Valparaiso University faculty, staff, and students may visit the Center for the Arts office, 10 AM-4 PM Monday through Friday, or may submit a ticket request form.

Participants:

  • Chorale
  • Chamber Concert Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
  • The Bach Choir
  • Kantorei
  • University Singers
  • Ensemble conductors: Jihye Choi, Jeff Doebler, Marin Jacobson, Diego Piedra
  • Jihye Choi, organist
  • Campus pastors: Katherine Museus and James Wetzstein

Concert streaming and on-demand viewing:

The Saturday performance will be streamed live at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time at the ValpoArts YouTube Channel: The concert will be available for on-demand viewing.

Previous Christmas at Valpo recordings: