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Known for his standout soulful, pop vocals and songs that bring a modern and fresh feel, Jordan Feliz has released three studio albums, Beloved in 2015, The River in 2016, with Centricity Music and Future in 2018.  His song, “The River”, has charted on the Billboard magazine Christian Songs, Christian Airplay, and Christian Digital Songs charts.  Growing up listening to R&B artists and early groove-funk-soul singers, Jordan's own musical sound has been greatly influenced by these styles. A native of California, Jordan and his wife moved to Nashville just a few years ago to continue his music ministry.  Jordan’s first single “Witness” from his album “Future” is in the top twenty on all Christian Radio Charts. Do not miss hearing Jordan Feliz in person at the Howard Performing Arts Center.

Nicholas Marks music is a fiery blend of American Pop music intertwined with a Spanish flamenco beat and Gypsy rhythm. It sets your soul on fire making it difficult to sit still.  Not only are adults enamored by his playing but children love it as well. Whether he is holding his guitar high over his head, behind his back, or down on his knees, his music mesmerizes. You will not want to miss Marks performance with music that resonates passion, love and romance in every chord.

Pianist Chi Yong Yun is an exceptional artist whose stellar abilities as a performer are recognized internationally and to critical acclaim. Whether as a soloist, collaborative musician, or master teacher, her skills as a pianist are exquisite. Listening to a concert performed by Chi Yong Yun is an experience not to be missed.

“Part of the Global Celebration of Andrews that replaces our traditional in-person annual alumni gathering, this program will feature live performances by the University Singers and Wind Symphony, and a pre-recorded performance by the University Orchestra. This program will be live-streamed.”

Livestream Link: www.facebook.com/AndrewsUniversityMusic

Repertoire:

Wind Symphony (live)

1. Amparito Roca (Jaime Texidor/arr. Aubrey Winter)
2. Overture for Winds (Charles Carter)                        
3. With Quiet Courage (Larry Daehn)                    
4. Cajun Folk Songs (Frank Ticheli) 

Orchestra (pre-recorded)                                                                                                                                                           

1. Mother and Child (William Grant Still)   

University Singers (live)

Livestream Link: www.facebook.com/AndrewsUniversityMusic

Following our six months apart, the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is pleased to return for its first public performance of the Fall 2020 semester, titled “Awakening.” The concert will only be available to view as an internet live-stream video, but we still very much look forward to welcoming you as an audience member, wherever you’re located.

Each of the five compositions on this concert can be interpreted to have varying relations to the concept of awakening, and that can be said for our ensemble and its members as well, now returning to action. Our first piece is a nod to infancy and the nurturing reassurances that we rely on with our family members (and faith). This opening work, titled Mother and Child, was composed in 1943 by American composer William Grant Still. Our second composition begins with the delicate rays of the sun reflecting gently on the Danube River, perhaps depicting a beautiful morning in the city of Vienna, Austria. Instantly recognizable, this famous waltz by Johann Strauss II titled On the Beautiful Blue Danube will sparkle with radiance and joy. The third piece on our program is especially rousing - titled Jota, it is a dance excerpt from Spanish composer Manuel de Falla’s ballet The Three-Cornered Hat.

Following an intermission break, we will continue our musical adventure with a composition that was first titled “Finland Awakes” when composer Jean Sibelius wrote it in 1899. He initially composed it as a contribution to an exhibition that was illuminating Finnish traditions and history in an effort to resist oppression by the neighboring Russian Empire. Now known by the title Finlandia, it is an inspiring example of courage and hope arising out of darker times. The fifth and final piece on our program is a depiction of an Easter weekend as envisioned by composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov in his Russian Easter Festival Overture. The piece begins with Russian Orthodox chant melodies, depicting priests leading an Easter service, then transitions towards the sound of bells typical of Russian churches. As the music builds, it culminates in a more public and festive Easter celebration.

Repertoire:

William Grant Still - Mother and Child

Johann Strauss II - On the Beautiful Blue Danube

Manuel de Falla - Jota from The Three-Cornered Hat

-intermission-

Jean Sibelius - Finlandia

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Russian Easter Festival Overture

Symphony Orchestra

Conductor: Chris Wild

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.

This concert will be live-streamed unless announced otherwise.  Please check back for updates as the concert date draws near.

Come join us on a musical journey through history! With Aleksandra Kemble on the flute, and Mariah Boucher on the piano, you might find yourself flying through periods in time, ranging from Baroque to Modern. This radiant ride will have you feeling emotions reaching from contemplation to joy. Come join us for a ride to remember!

This concert will be live-streamed unless announced otherwise.  Please check back for updates as the concert date draws near.

This concert will be live-streamed unless announced otherwise.  Please check back for updates as the concert date draws near.

Please join us for the annual Ruth Murdoch Elementary School vocal christmas concert.  Check back for updates as the concert date draws near.