The 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers was presented on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4. The program of Christmas carols and anthems was presented by the college’s Department of Music and featured more than 200 performers in historic Dimnent Memorial Chapel.

  • Close-up of a brass instrument surrounded by vibrant red poinsettias, with blurred Christmas lights in the background. The image captures a festive atmosphere from the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers.
  • Close-up of a person's hands playing an organ keyboard during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
  • A choir member, dressed in a white robe with orange accents, sings while holding sheet music during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
  • A musician in formal attire plays a double bass during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. In the foreground, a Christmas tree adorned with lights is visible. Other musicians are seated in the background.
  • A musician plays a string instrument during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel, with a decorated Christmas tree and stained glass windows in the background.
  • Two musicians playing bassoons during the Hope College Christmas Vespers in the Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
  • A choir and orchestra perform during the Hope College Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel, with a large stained glass window and Christmas decorations in the background.
  • A group of choir members dressed in black robes with orange and purple sashes sing from sheet music during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
  • A conductor leads a choir during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. The conductor is wearing a tuxedo and an eye patch, while choir members, holding sheet music, sing in the background. Stained glass windows and a holiday wreath adorn the chapel.
  • Three people standing on a balcony, holding programs and singing during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers at Dimnent Memorial Chapel. The balcony is decorated with garland and lights.
  • A choir of Hope College students, dressed in blue and yellow robes, sings during the 76th annual Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. They are holding black folders with sheet music.
  • A conductor leads a choir and orchestra during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel, with stained glass windows and Christmas decorations in the background. The choir members wear colorful robes and are accompanied by string musicians.
  • Performers from Hope College, dressed in colorful robes, play handbells during the 76th annual Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel, surrounded by festive decorations and poinsettias.
  • A conductor in a black tuxedo directs musicians during the Hope College Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. In the background, there are large stained glass windows and a decorated Christmas tree with lights and ribbons. The foreground features blurred red poinsettias.
  • Three young people in choir robes, one holding a cross and two holding candles, lead a procession through a crowded church during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers. A large wreath with a red bow hangs on the wooden wall behind them.
  • A group of musicians plays string instruments during the Hope College Christmas Vespers concert in Dimnent Memorial Chapel. They are surrounded by red poinsettias, and stained glass windows are visible in the background.
  • A congregation sings along with performers wearing white robes with colorful stripes during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers at Dimnent Memorial Chapel.
  • The choir and orchestra perform during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers in Dimnent Memorial Chapel, with poinsettias and Christmas decorations in the background.
  • A group of choir members in orange and black choir robes sing in front of an audience at the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers, with festive poinsettias and Christmas lights in the background.
  • The Hope College Christmas Vespers performance in Dimnent Memorial Chapel, featuring a choir and orchestra of over 200 performers. The chapel is decorated with Christmas trees, poinsettias, and candles, with a large stained glass window as the backdrop. The audience is seated, watching the performance.
  • A Christmas tree with lights in the foreground, an audience seated in the pews of Dimnent Memorial Chapel, and a children's choir performing on the balcony under a large stained glass window during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers.
  • A woman in academic attire speaks at a podium with "Hope College" on the front, accompanied by cellists and other musicians. Behind her are a decorated Christmas tree, poinsettias, and a stained glass window.
  • A conductor leads a choir and orchestra during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers in the historic Dimnent Memorial Chapel. The choir members are dressed in various colored robes, and the orchestra musicians are seated with their instruments. The stage is decorated with Christmas trees and poinsettias, and stained glass windows are visible in the background.
  • A choir of more than 200 performers, dressed in black robes with orange and blue accents, sings in front of a large, colorful stained glass window in the historic Dimnent Memorial Chapel during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers. The conductor is seen on the right, leading the choir. The chapel is decorated with garlands and wreaths.
  • A choir of more than 20 singers wearing colorful robes performs during the 76th annual Hope College Christmas Vespers in the historic Dimnent Memorial Chapel. A conductor stands in front of them, guiding the performance. The background features a large, ornate stained glass window. Garland and lights decorate the railing in front of the choir.
  • A man in a blue choir robe stands at a podium with a microphone, delivering a speech. Behind him is a decorated Christmas tree and stained glass windows. The podium has a "Hope College" sign, and several musicians with string instruments are seated to the left. Red poinsettias are arranged in front of the podium.
  • Three students in black robes with orange stoles lead a procession down the aisle of a church, holding a cross, candles, and a banner with a star. The church is filled with people, and a choir and orchestra are visible in the background. Festive decorations, including Christmas trees and poinsettias, adorn the stage.

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