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The Brilliance will return to Lee University on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. to perform an Advent Vespers Concert in Pangle Hall.

Founded in 2009, The Brilliance is composed of artists David Gungor and John Arndt. As a contemporary classical music duo, their music is described as “musically rich, theologically brave, and emotionally honest.” Both Gungor and Arndt are also members of David’s brother’s band, Gungor, a perennial favorite at Lee.

“The Brilliance is one of an emerging new breed of Christian artists who are taking our nature as ‘storied’ creatures seriously and putting forward a sort of ‘new liturgy’ which both honors the past and points the way forward into the future,” said Noisetrade, an online music sharing community. “Taking their musicality to new heights, blending strings, keys, percussion and voice, along with poetry and prayer, The Brilliance appeals to diverse audiences, across generations, denominations and cultures.”

The concert will consist of music and poetry, and will feature a small string section and drummer in addition to the usual musicians.

The duo has released several albums, including “Lent,” “Cavetime: A Worship Experience,” “Advent: Volumes I and II,” and their first album, “The Brilliance.” They play at churches, conferences, and events all over the country and collaborate with other musicians focused on reviving liturgy in worship music. The Brilliance also released a song book in August of this year which contains the scores and lyrics to all of their songs.

“We are pleased to welcome The Brilliance back to campus once again,” said Josh York, U-Church director. “When I was contacted by David a few weeks ago, I knew this was an opportunity we could not pass up. He and John asked to return to Lee because of their positive experiences with students in chapel and in the classroom over the past couple of years. ”

Pangle Hall is located in Lee’s Church Street Annex at 340 Church Street. This concert is a free, non-ticketed event and is open to the public.

For more information about The Brilliance, visit http://www.thebrilliancemusic.com/.

For more information about the event, contact Joyce Lane at [email protected] or (423) 614-8347.