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Wind Symphony Christmas Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

"Christmas Through the Ages”
The program featured familiar holiday tunes. Selections include a lively version of Carol of the Bells by Sean O’Loughlin, a fun arrangement of a famous John Philip Sousa march, Christmas and Sousa Forever by Julie Giroux, the ever-popular Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, as well as a few other surprises.

Wind Symphony Fall Concert -"An American Tribute", Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

The AU Wind Symphony presents its fall concert, “An American Tribute” on Saturday, under the direction of Denisse Santos.

This program featured several patriotic pieces that highlighted various eras of the history of the United States. Selections included:

Robert Russell Bennett’s Suite of Old American Dances

Larry Daehn’s With Quiet Courage

Carolyn Bremer’s Early Light

Peter Wilhouky’s popular rendition of Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Winter Band Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

"Winter Concert"

Andrews University Wind Symphony Band under the direction of Byron Graves in collaboration with Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth.

Band And Keyboard Music Festival, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, come enjoy the annual AU Music Festival Finale Concert by the festival band and piano participants! Nearly 100 academy students from all around the Lake Union are participating this year, and you won't want to miss hearing the fruits of their hard work these past few days.

Wind/Percussion- Fall Studio Recital, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Recital by students of Aleksandra Kemble, Jason Gresl, Alan Mitchell, Marc Churchill, and Gabriel Renteria-Elyea.

Rejouissance: Wind Symphony Vespers, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

Normally our annual Vespers Concert is part of the Andrews University Music Festival, but due to the pandemic we were unable to welcome our high school students to campus this year. But we will still continue our vespers tradition with a variety of wonderful sacred music, including some lively early American hymn tunes (Rhapsody on American Shaped Note Melodies by James Curnow and A Sacred Suite by Brant Karrick), sturdy hymns of old (God of Our Fathers by Thomas Knox and Be Thou My Vision by Travis Cross), and newer songs of praise (Joy Revisited by Frank Ticheli and Prologue …

Songs Of The Sea Wind Symphony Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

The AU Wind Symphony presents its fall concert, "Songs of the Sea"

Courage And Resilience: Global Celebration Of Andrews Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

Global Celebration of Andrews that replaces our traditional in-person annual alumni gathering, this program will feature live performances by the University Singers and Wind Symphony, and a pre-recorded performance by the University Orchestra.

"Song And Dance" -Wind Symphony, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

Featuring several classic works for band, including Joseph Jenkins exuberant American Overture for Band, Gustav Holst’s seminal First Suite in Eb, one of the first serious works for wind band, and Oliver Nickel’s transcription of Danzón No. 2, a contemporary classical work by Mexican composer Arturo Márquez inspired by Cuban dance rhythms. We will also perform to gorgeous melodies, Frank Ticheli’s lush arrangement of the folk song Shenandoah, and a lullaby Song for My Children, by Andrew Boysen, Jr. See less Kid Friendly Berrien Springs, Michigan

Christmas Through The Looking Glass: Wind Symphony Christmas Concert, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

Wind Symphony presents their annual Christmas concert, performing works by Tchaikovsky, Williams, Prokofiev, and others.

With Liberty And Justice For All: Wind Symphony Fall Concert, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

Andrews University Wind Symphony in collaboration with the Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary, Lake Union Conference Religious Liberty Department, and "Jesus and Politics" Conference present the AUWS Fall Concert, an evening of music and reflection on the theme of religious freedom in the United States of America. Works by Williams, McCrae, Ewazen, and others.

Alumni Homecoming Gala: A Tribute To Paul Hamel, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

Andrews University's Wind Symphony, University Singers & Chorale, and Symphony Orchestra come together for an evening of music in honor of former Music Department chair and professor Paul Hamel, performing works by Williams, Forrest, Dvorak, and others

Band And Keyboard Festival Concert, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2016-2017

Participants of the Music Festival featuring works by Chopin, Debussy, Schubert, Smith and Stamp, Williams, Stevens, Sheldon, Giroux and Gillingham.

Band Festival Schedule, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2016-2017

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