Prelude music begins at 10 pm with carols by Warlock, Britten, Rutter, James Adler, and Gregg Smith sung by the Cathedral Choristers under the direction of Cathedral Choral Associate Malcolm J. Merriweather. The Bishop of New York celebrates the Eucharist and preaches, and the combined Cathedral Choirs sing music by Mozart, Rachmaninoff and Wayne Oquin. Paul Winter joins as special guest.

While passes are not required, a limited number of reserved seating passes are available. Please contact Christine Allen from December 2–18, preferably by email ([email protected]), or by calling (212) 316-7490. Passes are honored until 10:10 pm.