Andrews University Agenda

Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:44:00 +0000 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:44:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu AU Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65252 Andrews University Symphony Orchestra<o:p></o:p> Conductor: Marc Élysée<o:p></o:p> The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is the core ensemble of the orchestral program at Andrews University. In addition to their current series at the Howard Performing Arts Center, the Symphony Orchestra travels within the Great Lakes region as well as internationally. Since 2006, the orchestra has performed in Italy, Austria, Germany, France, the Philippines and Costa Rica Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Howard Center Presents: SELAH http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65494 Selah, a contemporary Christian vocal trio, became known for transforming old Christian hymns into songs with a more modern style, complete with powerful vocals and beautiful harmonies. Having sold over 4 million records, won 11 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and had over 900 million streams across all digital music platforms, they are now working on their 22nd album in 27 years of performing. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:10:49 +0000 AU Wind Symphony Winter Concert & SMC Brass Band http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65249 Of Legend and Lore: Traditions & Cinematic Stories  Time-honored traditions and cinematic stories are the theme of this exciting “Of Legends and Lore” musical evening with the Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) Brass Band and the Andrews University Wind Symphony. Under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth, the SMC Brass Band will present music that represents Scottish and Welsh traditions and legends and lore. The traditional Brass Band sounds and unique instruments are sure to please. In the second half of the concert, the Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos, will present a series of cinematic stories including "An American Symphony" from "Mr. Holland’s Opus," "Gabriel’s Oboe" from "The Mission" and themes from "How to Train Your Dragon." Join us for this dramatic evening of traditions and cinematic stories on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at 8 p.m.   Repertoire 1. Dragons’ Rise—Matthew Hall 2. David of the White Rock—Traditional, arr. Philip Sparke 3. Airs and Dances—Alan Fernie I. Pesante II. Lento e Teneramente III. Sensato Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band Mark Hollandsworth, Director   Intermission   4. An American Symphony—arr. Paul Lavender 5. How to Train Your Dragon—John Powell/arr. Bertrand Moren 6. Gabriel’s Oboe—arr. Robert Longfield 7. Midway March—John Williams 8. An American in Paris—George Gershwin/arr. John Krance   Andrews University Wind Symphony Denisse Santos, Director     Andrews University Wind Symphony Conductor: Denisse Santos The Andrews University Wind Symphony maintains a significant travel schedule throughout the Great Lakes area and seeks to provide high quality music programs and concerts representative of Adventist education and Andrews University. The Wind Symphony has performed in England, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Canada and throughout the United States. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:28:02 +0000 Sunday Music Series: Hein Jung & Chi Yong Yun http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65515 Join soprano Hein Jung and pianist Chi Yong Yun as they perform some of Schubert’s greatest lieder and solo piano works in an afternoon Schubertiade concert. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Andrews Academy Christmas Pops http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66723 Please join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center for our Christmas Pops concert. It will also be livestreamed on the Andrews Academy <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@andrewsacademy/streams" target="_blank">YouTube</a> page. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:12:17 +0000 DOM Ensembles Christmas Extravaganza http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65500 Join the Andrews University Department of Music for an unforgettable Christmas Extravaganza to welcome the season! This event will feature the University Singers and Chorale under the direction of Stephen Zork, the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Marc Elysée, the Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos, as well as students from the piano studio of Chi Yun and string ensembles from the studio of Carla Trynchuk.  The concert will feature music favorites such as Of The Father’s Love Begotten and Patapan, scenes from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, and the ever popular Leroy Anderson Sleigh Ride.  Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening, December 7, or for a repeat performance Sunday evening, December 8. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit <a href="http://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a>. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:43:52 +0000 Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65258 Come and support the musicians of tomorrow! Join us for an afternoon of musical excellence featuring a selection of classical and holiday favorites from this season's youth ensembles. The Youth Symphony  conducted by Burke Lokey  Encore Strings conducted by Rachel Cabanilla-Sinnett The Concert Strings Ensemble conducted by Beth Oeseburg Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:43:07 +0000 RMES Vocal Christmas Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65260 Join us for the Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Vocal Christmas Concert. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:49:16 +0000