Middlebury Chapel

This event marks the 1000^th lunchtime recital by Middlebury College Carillonneur George Matthew Jr., who has played for Middlebury for over four decades, and who teaches Middlebury College students the art of this unique musical form. Stop by to greet George on the Chapel steps, before he makes his way up to the carillon booth, high up in the Middlebury Chapel’s spire. Then stay to listen to his special program. Free and open to all.

Dean of Spiritual & Religious Life Mark R. Orten will lead an ecumenical Christian service and imposition of ashes.  Prof. Mary Jane Simpson, guest preacher.

The Middlebury College Choir sings a program that celebrates the vibrant energy of spring and the hopefulness of community. Hear music from Italy, England, South Africa, Canada, India, Ukraine, and the USA, including a Renaissance-era double choir motet by Raffaella Aleotta, Psalm settings by Herbert Howells, African American composer William Dawson’s stunning setting of “Steal Away,” and the premier of “Noche” by William Mortell ‘26. Lively and inventive folk and traditional music completes the program. Free and open to the public.

Stop in to chat and  enjoy a cup of hot tea with Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life Mark Orten.

Stop in to chat and  enjoy a cup of hot tea with Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life Mark Orten.

Stop in to chat and  enjoy a cup of hot tea with Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life Mark Orten.

Stop in to chat and  enjoy a cup of hot tea with Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life Mark Orten.

Stop in to chat and  enjoy a cup of hot tea with Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life Mark Orten.