Joy to the world — it’s caroling season! Which means that comfort, community, and celebration will once again be found in songs with themes of joy, goodwill, and togetherness. Caroling may have originated in the Middle Ages but, according to director of the American Caroling Company Jaclyn Brown, feels “both special and timeless.”
“Any time our world feels unpredictable or scary,” says Brown, “people find comfort in music.” Performers with the American Caroling Company provide that music throughout the Triangle. All are local, generally perform in trios or quartets, and are appropriately costumed for events. Whether for NBC’s Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting, a teen cheerleading performance, or seniors at a retirement community, Brown knows that “the act of singing together fosters a sense of connection and joy.”
Add cozy, festive settings, and caroling proves why, as Brown affirms, “Music wins. Joy, love, community, and peace always win.”
