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Andrews University Singers And Chorale - Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2024-2025

The Andrews University Singers and Chorale present A Vision Unfolding, a Fall concert under the direction of Professor Stephen Zork.

Carlos Lugo Junior Piano Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Carlos Lugo presents this special recital titled Ende vom Lied. Featuring works by Beethoven, R. Schumann, and Ginestera.

An Evening With Bach, Teleman, & Vivaldi, Marianne Kordas

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Tyler Ninalga Senior Piano Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Tyler Ninalga presents his Senior recital-themed Variations.

It features works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, and Kapustin.

Everline Ogari Graduate Voice Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Everline Ogari presents her Graduate recital accompanied by Tyler Ninalga on piano.

Chamber Studio Recital, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Chamber Studio Recital performs works by Pau Rougnon, Ludwig Van Beethoven, and Johannes Brahms.

Janelle Dobson Graduate Conductor Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Conductor Janelle Dobson leads the Andrews University Choirs in the Second half of the Fall Concert, with the theme: 'Songs of Hope, Songs of Praise."

Gina Park Senior Piano Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Gina Park presents a senior recital titled "Journey".

Featuring works of Schumann, Schubert and Kapustin.

Piano Studio Recital, Fall, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Students of Dr.Chi Yong Yun give a recital.

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.

Lucca Souza Senior Clarinet Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Luccas Souza presents his senior clarinet recital!

Assisted by Tyler Ninalga, Eleanor Joyce, Philip Wekesa, Mailyn Iribar, Colin Cha, and Ellie Sauser.

Music History Choir & Chamber Ensemble, Andrews University

Department Assembly Recitals 2023-2024

The Department of Music History Class MUHL 447 presents a recital on the theme of Advent.

Elsie Mokaya Graduate Voice Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Love,Dreams and a Song

Ms. Mokaya will collaborate with pianists Carlos Lugo and Tyler Ninalga. Featuring the music of Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel, Nadia Boulanger, Amy Beach, Rebecca Clarke, Blythe Owen, and Florence Price.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra- Holiday Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Vienna Classics

The concert begins with Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture.” Beethoven wrote this music for a play written by German poet Goethe. The play portrays the sixteenth-century heroics of Count Egmont of the Netherlands, who defied a Spanish attack. The next selection will be Mozart’s “Violin Concerto No. 5, KV 219.” Mailyn Iribar will perform as the violin soloist in the concerto sometimes called “Turkish,” because of the movements and shifts from A major to A minor. After a 15-minute intermission, the evening’s concert will conclude with Haydn’s “Symphony No. 101,” or “The Clock.” This piece is one of the Austrian …

Tenth Annual, 'We Sing' Voice Vespers, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Presentations by the voice students of the Andrews University Department of Music for the annual voice vespers. Come reflect on these powerful and moving promises of faith.

Jaime Ung Percussion Senior Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Jaime Ung presents her senior percussion recital!

Jaime is assisted by Aiko Ayala Rios, Tyler Ninalga, Eleanor Joyce, and Marc Churchill.

Wind/Percussion Studio Recital, Fall, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Performances by students from the Wind/Percussion Studio.

Sunday Music Series: Chi Yong Yun And Au Sinfonietta, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Chi Yong Yun and Andrews University Sinfonietta Orchestra under the direction of Marc Élysée perform piano concertos by Johann Samuel Schroeter.

Schroeter was a noteworthy 18th-century pianist and composer, leading the development of piano technique and the piano concerto. He is considered a “piano specialist,” as all his compositions include the pianoforte.

String Studio Recital, Fall, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Performances by students from the String Studio.

Megan Case Senior Oboe Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Megan Case presents her senior oboe and English horn recital!

It features works by Poulenc, Francois, Gipps, Britten, Borowski, and Vaughan Williams.

Accompanied by Nathaniel Miller and Curtis Johnson.

Nicole Neugebauer Graduate Conductor Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Conductor Nicole Neugebauer leads the Andrews University Choirs in the first half of the Fall Concert. The choir presents various pieces in Spanish and English with the theme:, 'Songs of Hope, Songs of Praise"

Zoe Shiu Senior Violin Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2023-2024

Her recital, entitled “Resilience,” recital features work by female composers Lili Boulanger, Dora Pejačević, Amy Beach, and Allison Loggins-Hull and assisted by pianist Eleanor Joyce.

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 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.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

An all-American composers program brought by the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra with conductor Marc Élysée. Repertoire:
"Dovetail Overture, op. 12"—Robert Muczynski (1929–2010) (born in Chicago, alumnus of DePaul University) "Music for Orchestra"—Václav Nelhybel (1919–1996) "Adagio for Strings, op. 11"—Samuel Barber (1910–1981) "Vitality"—Gala Flagello (b. 1994) (brief introduction of the work by the composer herself) "Rhapsody in Blue"—George Gershwin (1898–1937)

Sunday Music Series: Jason Gresl & Friends, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Jason Gresl and friends share a delightful collection of theatrical chamber music that celebrates the wonderful journey of life.

Dr. Geanina Salagean Organ Concert, Andrews University

Concerts and Event Programs 2023-2024

Dr. Geanina Salagean gives an organ concert.

Dhara Marquez Senior Violin Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2022-2023

Le Souvenir

A senior recital by Dhara Marquez. Accompanied by Kenneth Logan, Diego Duran and Aiko Ayala

Grant Steinweg Composition Senior Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2022-2023

Grant Steinweg, composer Assisted by many gracious musicians from the Department of Music and the surrounding community.

“An Evening of Creativity, Collaboration, and Worship”

Jamison Moore Senior Cello Recital, Andrews University

Student Degree Recitals 2022-2023

Jamison Moore features works by Shostakovich, Bach, and own Compositions, accompanied by Eleanor Joyce