Featured Events

David Phelps: The Speak of Love Tour

David Phelps is internationally recognized for his extraordinary vocal range, dynamic stage presence and deeply moving performances. Widely regarded as one of today’s most gifted vocalists, he has inspired audiences around the world with his blend of technical brilliance and heartfelt artistry. A multiple Grammy and Dove Award winner, Phelps has achieved tremendous success through chart-topping recordings and sold-out performances. His unforgettable voice and powerful musical storytelling continue to captivate listeners across generations.

Daniel Quinn will perform a solo classical guitar concert on October 18th. The program will include Grand Solo by Fernando Sor, Haru no Umi by Michio Miyagi, Capriccio Diabolico by Mario Castlenuovo-Tedesco, Le Decameron Negro by Leo Brouwer, Wind Color Vector by Takashi Yoshimatsu, and others works. 

The Vienna Boys’ Choir is recognized as the world’s premier children’s choral ensemble, with a history that spans nearly 500 years. Comprised of boys ages 10 to 14, the choir performs an extensive and diverse repertoire ranging from Medieval music, motets, and lieder to masterworks by composers such as Mozart, Bruckner, Gluck, and Schubert.

What began as an imperial ensemble has evolved into a world-renowned institution and educational campus. Today, the Vienna Boys’ Choir operates as a private, non-profit organization, supported primarily through concert performances, as well as donations and sponsorships. The organization currently includes 90 active choristers divided among four touring choirs, which collectively perform nearly 300 concerts each year around the world. We invite you to experience the rich tradition, artistry, and history of the Vienna Boys’ Choir.

PC: Lukas Beck

DATE CHANGE!

Please note the date and time change for this concert.

The Howard Center Presents: Marc Élysée and Cristian Neacsu concert, originally scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at 7 p.m., has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

New Date & Time:
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored for the new date.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Howard Performing Arts Center for this special performance.

Marc Élysée is a French-born professional musician whose distinguished career encompasses violin performance, music education and orchestral conducting. Currently serving as associate professor of music and conductor of the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, Élysée combines extensive musical training with a deep commitment to developing students as accomplished musicians, thoughtful collaborators and dependable leaders.

Joining Élysée and the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is acclaimed violinist Cristian Neacsu, who will perform Camille Saint-Saëns’ "Violin Concerto No. 3." The program will also feature Antonin Dvořák’s "Symphony No.9, Op. 95, 'From the New World.'" Cristian Neacsu performs on a remarkable 1792 Venetian violin crafted by Pietro Valentino Novello.

Andrews University Choirs

Interim Conductor: Brenton Offenback

The Andrews University Singers is the select choir of the Department of Music and represents Andrews University locally, nationally and abroad through concert tours, television broadcast and audio recordings. They have given highly acclaimed international concert tours throughout the countries of Great Britain, Iceland, Norway, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Chile, South Africa, Bahamas, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.

More information coming later...

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.

More information coming later...

Featured Works:
S. Barber, "Overture from 'The School for Scandal'"
L. Bernstein, "Chichester Psalms"
J. Brahms, "Symphony No. 2"

NOTE: This event features a FREE 30-min pre-concert conversation with music director and conductor Matt Aubin that opens one hour before concert start time.

Featured Guests:
Chorllennium of Southwest Michigan

TICKETS

Single Tickets on Sale Aug. 1

Adult: Zone A $42, Zone B $25.25 
Youth*: Zone A $21, Zone B $12.75 
Processing fees included in price.
*Youth: ages 6–17 years

EVENT SCHEDULE
1:30 p.m.—Doors Open
2 p.m.—FREE Pre-concert Conversation with Maestro Aubin (30 min)
3 p.m.—Concert (90 min)