Trombonists wearing Santa hats perform while other orchestra members rest.

Trombonists wearing Santa hats perform while other orchestra members rest.

The Candlelight Concert by the Crane School of Music at the State University of New York

Arts & Culture

The Candlelight Concert by the Crane School of Music at the State University of New York

Arts & Culture

In what’s become a treasured holiday tradition here in the North Country, The Crane Chorus and the Crane Symphony Orchestra come together every year to put on a candlelight concert. The holiday concert tradition began in the 1930s at what was then the Crane Institute of Music at Potsdam Normal School, and has continued to grow in size and prestige over the years.

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Crane Candlelight Concert 2021

Crane Candlelight Concert 2021

Crane Candlelight Concert 2021

Nearly 300 student and faculty take the stage for this 2021 concert, "Peace and Love".

Crane Candlelight Concert 2022

Crane Candlelight Concert 2022

Crane Candlelight Concert 2022

Mountain Lake PBS is proud to present the 2022 Crane Candlelight Concert.

Crane Candlelight Concert 2018

Crane Candlelight Concert 2018

Crane Candlelight Concert 2018

Enjoy the 2018 Crane School of Music Candlelight Concert.

Crane Candlelight Concert 2020

Crane Candlelight Concert 2020

Crane Candlelight Concert 2020

New and old performances in Crane Candlelight 2020: Christmas Past, Christmas Present

Crane Candlelight Concert 2019

Crane Candlelight Concert 2019

Crane Candlelight Concert 2019

The Homeward Bound for the Holidays concert rings in the holiday season.

Crane Candlelight Concert 2023

Crane Candlelight Concert 2023

Crane Candlelight Concert 2023

Ensembles, orchestra and chorus join for the 2023 Candlelight Concert

Crane Candlelight Concert 2018: Go Tell It on the Mountain

Crane Candlelight Concert 2018: Go Tell It on the Mountain

Crane Candlelight Concert 2018: Go Tell It on the Mountain

Enjoy the 2018 Crane School of Music Candlelight Concert: Go Tell It on the Mountain