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Andrews University Composers Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

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

Piano Master Class - Ian Hobson, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Ian Hobson leads a masterclass with Andrews University Piano Studio.

Sunday Music Series- Ian Hobson, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

IAN HOBSON: Pianist and conductor Ian Hobson-called "powerful and persuasive" by The New York Times- is recognized internationally for his command of an extraordinarily comprehensive repertoire, his consummate performances of the Romantic masters, his deft and idiomatic readings of neglected piano music old and new, and his assured conducting from both the piano and the podium. In addition to being a celebrated performer, Mr. Hobson is a dedicated scholar and educator who has pioneered renewed interest in the music of such lesser-known masters as Ignaz Moscheles and Johann Hummel. He has also been an effective advocate of works written expressly …

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.

Sunday Music Series - Brian Lewis, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

One of the most versatile and charismatic violinists today, Brian Lewis is an exceptionally dedicated and gifted performer whose passionate artistry has been heard and embraced around the world. Lewis has a passion for teaching aspiring young artists and helping them find their own musical voices.

Spring Choir Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Andrews University Choirs presents, "Love is in the Air."

Young Artists Competition, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Performing together with the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra (AUSO), the 2022 Young Artist Concert will feature student soloists Betania Cañas (flute), Benie Safari Dushime (soprano), Andrew Pak (piano), Grant Steinweg (cellist and composer), and Shania Watts (viola). All soloists were selected as winners at the AU Department of Music's Young Artist Competition.

Violin Master Class - Brian Lewis, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Brian Lewis leads a masterclass with Andrews University String Studio.

Wind Symphony Winter Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Winter Band Concert

Andrews University Wind Symphony, Byron Graves Director in Collaboration with Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth

Chamber Studio Recital, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Chamber Recital presented by students from the Music Department.

Departmental Assembly, Andrews University

Department Assembly Recitals 2015-2016

Four Hand Piano Recital

Wind Symphony Christmas Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Joy to The Season

Byron Graves, Director

Nehemias Calsin, Graduate Assistant

Jason Marquez, Undergraduate Assistant

Tyler Ninalga, Undergraduate Assistant

Beta Siriwattanakamol, Undergraduate Assistant

Choir Christmas Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Experience a festive garland of heartwarming carols such as Cameron Roses’ Infant Holy and selections from John Rutter’s Gloria, Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, and Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. The centerpiece of the Christmas concert includes Z. Randall Stroope’s Magnificat, Shawn Kirchner’s setting of Brightest and Best, Paul Stookey’s Christmas Dinner arranged by Stephen Zork, and the reverent symphonic setting of See Amid the Winter’s Snow by Dan Forrest. The concert, presented in a collaborative purpose by instrumentalists and vocalists from the Department of Music, is designed to inspire you to serve those that Jesus Christ came to save.

Fall Piano Studio Recital, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Performances by students from the Piano Studio.

Auso Thanksgiving Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

The largest composition on this program is jazz legend Duke Ellington’s orchestral masterpiece The River, which he completed in collaboration with orchestrator Ron Collier. The full composition was commissioned by the American Ballet Theater, and so tonight’s program features the standard “Suite” of musical selections extracted from that ballet. Beginning as a delicate Spring, this Suite includes seven watery miniatures such as Meander, Giggling Rapids, Lake, and Vortex. The contrasts in energy and color are striking! Ellington’s ballet originally debuted in 1970 at Lincoln Center in New York City. Alongside Ellington’s geographical and stylistic journey, the AUSO will present two …

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.

Sunday Music Series- Duo Of Hope, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Peruvian cellist Taide Prieto and Mexican pianist and conductor Francisco Fernandez comprise Duo of Hope. Together they have performed in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. Currently, they are pursuing graduate degrees in music performance at the University of Michigan. Duo of Hope will perform an all-Tchaikovsky program that will include some of his most beautiful vocal works transcribed for cello and piano by Taide Prieto as part of her doctoral dissertation.

Fall String Studio Recital, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Trynchuk and Miller Studio recital performed by the Music Department string students.

Voice Vespers, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

8th Annual Voice vespers presented by Music Department voice students.

An evening of Music, Worship and Word.

Departmental Assembly, Andrews University

Department Assembly Recitals 2015-2016

Presentations by students from the Music Department

Wind Symphony Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Andrews University Wind Symphony under the direction of Byron Graves presents

Hands Across the Sea.

Auso Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is excited to present its first full concert of the new school year, one that will be open to more audience members than anything in the previous year. Audience members will be required to wear a mask in attendance, but there will be no limits on seating capacity, so we encourage all community members to join us in person for some gorgeous music making, as there won’t be a live-stream video option for viewing at home. Orchestral music composed during the 19th Century is commonly described as representing the “Romantic era,” with Romanticism being “characterized …

Chasing Away The Blues- Spring Choir Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

The University Singers under the direction of Stephen Zork give their spring concert themed Chasing the Blues Away.

The concert featured guest artist, Andrew B.Fisher an active musician and vocal singer and Alan Mitchell an assistant Professor of Music at Andrews University Music Department.

The Light Of The World- Winter Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

The University Singers, Pioneer Mens Chorus and Canta Bella all under the direction of Stephen Zork give a concert celebrating light.

Recital Series 03.03.2020, Andrews University

Department Assembly Recitals 2019-2020

Maggie Wilcox, violinist, Jason Marquez, clarinetist and Simon Luke Brown violinist present a recital series at the Music Department Assembly. Featuring works by Vivaldi,Widor and Halvorsen.

Master Class- Victor Yampolsky, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

Victor Yampolsky holds a master class with faculty and students from the Department of Music.

Sunday Series- Mallory Mchenry, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

An afternoon of Harp Music presented by Mallory McHenry.

Music Series Recital 02.08.2020, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

Violinist Carla Trynchuk and Pianist Chi Yong Yun perform a music series featuring works by Leclair, Brahms and Beethoven.

"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

Welcome Christmas -"O Light Of Light", Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2019-2020

Experience a garland of heartwarming carols, and choral selections that vary in style and genre from the Latin setting of O Nata Lux (Oh light of light) by English Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis to the Filipino folk setting of Umawit Kayo Sa Panginoon by Joy Nilo – sung in Tagalog language. The centerpiece of the Christmas concert is the joyful and radiant setting of Magnificat by J. S. Bach. Performed in its entirety, this 30-minute work is a unique and joyful response of Mary as recorded by Luke, the New Testament Gospel author. Magnificat is a universal celebration of hope …