The Carols by Candlelight concert returned to LBCC to bring holiday joy after being on hiatus from COVID-19.
Due to COVID restrictions, many people including director Skye Angulo have not been able to attend or be a part of caroling events until this year.
“It’s great to finally be back singing and performing for you all,” Angulo said. “This is my favorite time of year and I am so grateful that our students are able to sing at LBCC.”
With the auditorium decorated with light projections, reefs and poinsettia flowers all across the stage, there was no doubt Christmas spirit was present for the event.
The Viking Chorale dressed in all black formal attire, while singing traditional Christmas songs such as “Deck the Halls.”
Booklets were given to each audience member for a chance to sing along with the Viking Chorale.
Later into the concert, the LBCC Viking Singers stole the spotlight while dressed in red, green, black and white for the Christmas season.
People of all ages came to support the different choirs and instrumentalists performing at the concert, in addition to many LBCC students as admission was free with proof of an LBCC student ID.
One of those students included Leona Sapiter, a second year nursing major at LBCC.
“I was actually surprised by how beautiful this concert was. This was my first time attending a Christmas event at LBCC and I think the choir is really good,” Sapiter said.
“I think having events like this at LBCC are really important for students like myself to stay engaged. Finals are coming up and I know everyone just wants to get a little break from reality.”
Toward the end of the concert, pianist instructor Hanna Yi performed a beautiful solo as a goodbye after being an instructor for the ensemble for seven years.
The concert ended with smiles and cheers from both audience members, choir and instrumentalists.