Beautiful atmosphere at St Leo's Christmas concert, Carols by Candlelight
The chamber choir sang some Christmas favourites
The gorgeous voices of students from St Leo’s College echoed across the rafters of St Mary’s Church, Carlow when they performed at their annual concert recently.
The beautifully-lit church provided a warm and festive atmosphere for this much-anticipated musical event.
The evening began with a warm welcome from the head girls who greeted the audience and MC’d the event. Brooke Rea then gave a wonderful reading of , which was enjoyed by all. Liadh Nolan welcomed everyone as Gaeilge with her speech thoughtfully translated by Karen Doyle.
Every year group in the school was represented with first years opening the performance with two songs, and , under the musical direction of Áine Cosgrave. The programme featured a variety of musical performances including solo and group singing and instrumental pieces, performances by the first year choir, the chamber choir and the folk group, as well as a number of dance performances showcasing the wide range talent in the school.
Parents, guardians and family members filled the church, thoroughly enjoying the festive performances. Before the evening concluded with the final carols, there was a surprise performance of by the senior management team, bringing the celebration to a delightful close.
was a truly special evening that captured the spirit of Christmas and celebrated the strong sense of community within St Leo’s College.
