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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 …

Program Notes. Music For A While. Camerata Milwaukee. Shorewood, Wi. September 25, 2021, Marianne Kordas

Faculty Publications

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Tiffany Steinweg Senior Violin Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2019-2020

Tiffany Steinweg in her senior violin recital. Tiffany collaborates with Dr. Kenneth Logan and her brother, Grant Steinweg, on piano.

Gabriel Palacios Junior Piano Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2020-2021

Gabriel Palacios performs a delightful recital featuring works by Beethoven, Scarlatti, and Liszt.

Annelise Burghardt, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2020-2021

Annelise Burghardt and pianist, Emily Jurek, perform a mesmerizing journey in song titled, "Nacht und Träume" (Night and Dreams).

Beethoven's 250th Birthday Celebration (Ode To Joy!), Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra (together with the University Singers and vocal soloists Sara Emerson, Julie Karpenko Reid, Charles Reid, and Stephen Zork), aim to celebrate the 250th birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven with a performance of his Symphony No.9 on May 1. The concert will open with a complementary world premiere composition by Andrews University graduate student Kaija Perry.

Daley Lin Junior Violin Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2020-2021

Daley Lin performs a recital featuring works by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, and Li accompanied by Dr. Kenneth Logan, Piano

Maggie Wilcox Junior Violin Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2020-2021

Maggie Wilcox performs her junior recital in violin, a program titled: Still Waters, featuring works by Brahms, Bach, Paganini, and others.

"The Hounds Of Spring", Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

Wind Symphony presents their Spring concert entitled "The Hounds of Spring". Featuring undergraduate conductor Jason Marquez, and works by Reed, Holst, Shostakovich, and others.

Wind Symphony Spring Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2021-2022

Wind Symphony under the direction of Byron Graves

Nehemias Calsin, graduate assistant

Jason Marquez, undergraduate assistant

Tyler Ninalga, undergraduate assistant

Violin Studio Recital, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

Violin studio recital performed by students of Carla Trynchuk.

Degree Recital: "The Solo Violin", Simon Luke Brown, Department Of Music

Student Degree Recitals 2020-2021

Simon Luke Brown presents his Junior violin recital. Performing pieces for the solo violin, featuring works by Locatelli, Bach, Paganini, Ysaye, Tate, and Brown.

Poetry Meets Music, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

The Voice Department presents their Spring 2021 recital: Poetry Meets Music. Featuring art song works by Debussy, Greig, Hahn, Schumann, and many more.

Producing Music Using Negative Harmony, Jeremy Ahn

Honors Theses

This project uses Negative Harmony as a basis and reference point for producing original songs in the style of instrumental jazz and funk. Negative harmony is a loose term that describes a technique of reharmonization made popular by musician Jacob Collier. While negative harmony is best understood as a reharmonization technique, writing new songs and chord progressions that strive to replace common chord progressions with their negative harmony counterparts can also be an effective way to demonstrate negative harmony. Music can be made with unconventional sounding but harmonically viable chords that challenge both the musician and the listener to grow …

Sunday Music Series: Andrews University Composers, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

Andrews University Department of Music presents its annual Composition Recital, featuring works by our student composers. Composers featured include Ludwig Natchimie, Nicole Powers, Daley Lin, Andrew Pak, Lorian Guillaume, Daniel Soochkoff-Cerna, and Kaija Perry.

From Darkness Into Light, In Thee Is Gladness!, Department Of Music

Concerts and Event Programs 2020-2021

Andrews University Department of Music presents its Easter Choral concert, entitled "From Darkness to Light, In Thee is Gladness!". Ensembles include Andrews University Singers, Pioneer Men's Chorus, and Canta Bella. Conducted by Stephen Zork, featuring graduate conductor Kristii Rasmussen and undergraduate conductors Emily Jurek, Vivian Raimundo, and Beta Siriwattanakamol. Performing works by Stroope, Arnesen, Bach, Stopford, and others.

Degree Recital: "The Journey: Full Circle" Marcus Carter, Department Of Music

Student Degree Recitals 2020-2021

Marcus Carter presents his degree Tenor Voice recital entitled "The Journey: Full Circle". Accompanied by Htee Mu, piano, and joined by Beta Siriwattanakamol, mezzo-soprano, and Annelise Burghardt, soprano, for duets. Featuring works by Beethoven, Schubert, Copland, Rodgers, and others.