Amid the rush of the holiday season, NOVA invites you to an evening of stillness, warmth, and celebration. Ola Gjeilo’s Serenity and Arvo Pärt’s Magnificat create space for contemplation, alongside Randall Thompson’s Alleluia, Stephen Paulus’s The Pilgrims’ Hymn, and Brian Martinez’s Ubi Caritas. Familiar carols and holiday favorites bring moments of brightness and nostalgia, from Patapan to White Christmas. Moving between quiet reflection and festive energy, SERENITY offers a chance to pause, listen, and share in the season through the sound of voices together.

Repertoire

  • Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium) - Ola Gjeilo - NOVA Chorale

  • Noël nouvelet - arranged by Richard Zgodava - NOVA Chorale

  • Ubi Caritas - Brian Martinez - NOVA Chorale

  • Magnificat - Arvo Pärt - Master Chorale

  • The Pilgrims’ Hymn - Stephen Paulus - NOVA Chorale

  • Es ist ein Ros entsprungen - Michael Praetorius - NOVA Chorale, with tiered verses

  • Alleluia - Randall Thompson - NOVA Chorale

  • Patapan - arranged by Paul Christiansen - NOVA Chorale

  • Silent Night - Franz Xaver Gruber, arranged by Brian Martinez  - NOVA Chorale

  • White Christmas - Irving Berlin, arranged by Kirby Shaw - NOVA Chorale

St. Stephen’s Basilica - a new venue for NOVA!
1025 Napoleon Avenue
Open seating - $20 Donation suggested