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Laurie Smukler Guest Masterclass, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Admired for her vivid musical intensity and the beauty of her sound, Laurie Smukler is an artist who is active as a soloist and recitalist, as well as a much sought-after chamber musician. Growing up in Cleveland, she began her studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music, with pedagogue Margaret Randall. She started performing early, winning local competitions, and playing as a soloist with the Cleveland Orchestra at the age of fourteen. She received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Juilliard School where she studied with Ivan Galamian. Other teachers who had a powerful influence on her development have …

Wind Symphony Spring Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

"I've made plans for the SUMMER!"

Andrews University Wind Symphony Band under the direction of Byron Graves, featuring two Department of music faculty soloists:

Charles Reid - Tenor in John Philip Sousa’s waltz I’ve Made My Plans for the Summer

Max Keller - Flugelhorn in a beautiful transcription of Joaquin Rodrigo’s adagio from the Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar

Featuring student-conducting appearances by Nicole Neugebauer (Fanfare and Flourishes by James Curnow) and Jason Marquez (Joy from Awakening by Joseph Curiale).

Auso: Waus Thank You Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra perform the "WAUS Thank-You" concert.

Featured soloists for this concert are faculty Carla Trynchuk and Chris Wild.

Wind/Percussion Studio Recital, Spring, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Performances by students from the Wind/Percussion Studio

Megan Case, Jason Marquez, Luccas Souza, Aiko Ayala, Tyler Ninalga, Matthew Bourne, Salim Villanueva, Carlos Lugo, and Jaime Ung.

Easter Choir Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Easter Tenebrae Choral Concert: From Darkness Into Light. Andrews University Singers | Stephen Zork

Student Recital Spring 2023, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Recital featuring Students from Andrews Music Department

Piano Studio Recital, Spring, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Performances by students from the Piano Studio.

Andrews University Composers, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

A group of Music Department Composers, showcasing their compositions at the Sunday Music Series hosted by Max Keller.

Wind Symphony Vespers Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Annual Vespers Concert As part of the Andrews University Music Festival, we present a wide variety of inspirational sacred music for wind bands.

Showcase Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Showcase Concert held during the Andrews University Choir & Orchestra Music Festival 2023

Winter Choir Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Andrews University Chorale and Singers will present thoughtful and edifying narratives on the seasons of life, love, gratitude, passion, hope, and justice. This seasonal concert is offered as a balm to help melt the winter blues away. Some of the concert’s repertoire includes:

 Nobel Prize laureate Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changing” – The words to his song are more poignant than ever before

 “And So It Goes” by Billy Joel illustrates how heartache and lost love are respectfully entwined with abiding hope.

 Kim André Arnesen’s “What is Peace?” – Peace is fire! …

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.

Auso Christmas Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Marc Élysée featuring works by Chopin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Sheldon.

Wind/Percussion Studio Fall Recital, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Performances by Jason Marquez, Jaime Ung, Megan Case, Matthew Bourne, and Luccas Souza, who are students of Jason Gresl, Gabriel Renteria, Alan Mitchell, and Marc Churchill.

Wind Symphony Holiday Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

On Holiday

Wind Symphony under the direction of Byron Graves.

Nehemias Calsin, graduate assistant

Jason Marquez, undergraduate assistant

Luccas Souza, undergraduate assistant

Laurie Smukler Violin Recital, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Sunday Music Series concert featuring active soloist and recitalist Laurie Smukler accompanied by Kenneth Logan.

Voice Vespers, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

9th Annual Voice vespers presented by Music Department voice students.

An evening of Music, Worship and Word.

Fall Choir Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Sing A New Song

Andrews University Singers & Chorale Fall Concert

Auso Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2022-2023

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Marc Élysée.

Featuring Soloist: Mailyn Iribar