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Simply known as “The Voice,” Sandi Patty is one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records and five gold records. Sandi is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history with 40 Dove Awards. Though her career is heavily rooted in the gospel music industry, Sandi has also extended her musical genre and has performed with symphonies across the country and headlined the title role in soldout performances of the musical “Hello Dolly” in January 2012. In addition to her prolific musical career, Sandi is also an accomplished author of seven books, receiving the 2006 Silver Angel Award for her bestseller, “Broken on the Back Row.” Join us for an evening with Sandi Patty as she shares her message of hope, life and love.

James Lee III, professor of music theory and composition at Morgan State University, is an accomplished pianist and composer widely praised for his work in both areas. He is viewed by notable musicians of our time as one of the most promising young contemporary composers. A son of the Great Lakes State, former student at Andrews University, and a graduate of the University of Michigan, Lee returns to premiere “Violin Concerto No.2 “Teshuah” performed by Carla Trynchuk, violin, and the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chris Wild. In all of his writing, Lee aims to “compose music to reach the inner soul of the listener that elevates them regardless of race and religious affiliation."

Tickets go on sale: July 1

The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army.  Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America’s greatest original art form, jazz. The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals and patriotic selections, many of which are written or arranged by members of the Jazz Ambassadors. This program entitled “The Greatest Generation” is a tribute to World War II servicemen and servicewomen.  It will include a video that is narrated with historical elements from World War II.  The Jazz Ambassadors’s rigorous touring schedule and reputation for excellence has earned it the title “America’s Big Band.”

"Tickets Available Friday, February 28, 2020 - Limit 4 Tickets Per Order"

"Crossing Point. Songs of an Immigrant"

Adriana Perera is professor of music theory and composition at Andrews University. She is a prolific composer with her main interest being sacred music. More than 200 sacred pieces written by her are currently performed by choirs, orchestras and soloists around the world. This concert of her compositions will be performed by various artists. Also performing will be the University Singers, conducted by Stephen Zork, and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chris Wild. 

The title "Crossing Point. Songs of an immigrant" refers to the intersection between people that come from different places in life.  Crossing Point is a cantata based on the encounter of Jesus and Simon of Cyrene, who was an immigrant in Jerusalem, where he met Jesus. The first part of the program also showcases Latino-American music.

Program:

Sonata for Flute and Piano by Adriana Perera

I. De paso
II. La fuente
III. Aire de danza

Aleksandra Kemble, Flute
Mariah Boucher, Piano​

Paisito, Tango-Candombe for Two Pianos and Two Congas by Adriana Perera

Ivan Rachath, piano
Linda Sánchez, piano

Yo creo que fue el sur by Adriana Perera

Julie Moore-Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jason Marquez, Clarinet
Adriana Perera, Piano

Nostalgia porteña, Tango for Cello Quintet by Adriana Perera

Carla Trynchuk, Violin
Danya Wilson, Violin
Claudio Gonzalez, Viola
Cello, Christopher Wild
Cello, Karin Thompson

Our Prayer

Charles Reid, Tenor
Julie Moore Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jesse Gray, Viola
Adriana Perera, Piano

(Intermission)

Crossing Point. Passion Cantata for Tenor, Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone, SATB Choir, and Orchestraby Adriana Perera

Charles Reid, Simon of Cyrene
Julie Moore-Foster, Mary, Mother of Jesus
Andrew Benedict Fisher, Roman Soldier

On Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at 8 p.m., the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University will host Claudio Gonzalez and friends for an evening of chamber music. The program will feature two emblematic pieces for string sextet: Brahms’ “Sextet Op. 18” and a period version of Mozart’s “Symphonie Concertante.”

Before coming to Andrews University to conduct the orchestra program, Claudio Gonzalez’s main professional activity was chamber music. Over the years he has met many friends and colleagues who share his passion for chamber music. Two of those individuals, cellist German Marcano and violinist Carla Trynchuk, with three outstanding students from the Department of Music, violinist Stephanie Guimaraes, violist Shania Watt and cellist Grant Steinweg, will join Gonzalez on Saturday evening.

Tickets for this event can be purchased at howard.andrews.edu and are $6 for general seating and $4 for students and seniors.

More information coming later...

Vespers Concert: AFM Peace Music Academy Benefit

For our annual Vespers Concert as part of the Andrews University Music Festival, we present a wide of variety of inspirational sacred music for wind band. Headlining the program is Gabriel Musella’s new work "A Thousand Hearts to Give," a medley of several familiar hymn tunes. Other pieces include David Gillingham’s lush arrangement of "Be Thou My Vision," the majestic "Raise of the Son" by Rossano Galante, and Stephen Melillo’s exhilarating "Godspeed!" Come be blessed and inspired by these moving pieces.

This concert is also a benefit for Adventist Frontier Mission's music school in Khon Kaen, Thailand, called Peace Music Academy. The Wind Symphony toured to this school a year ago, and a number of Andrews University music students have served as student missionaries there.

Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be collected to support Peace Music Academy.

Repertoire

1. "Raise of the Son" (Rossano Galante)     

2. "Fantasia in G Major" (J.S. Bach)   

3. "A Thousand Hearts to Give" (Gabriel Musella)    

4. "In Heaven’s Air" (Samuel Hazo) 

5. "Joy in All Things" (Brian Balmages)     

6. "Genesis" (James Curnow)   

7. "Be Thou My Vision" (David Gillingham)   

8. "Air for Band" (Frank Erickson)     

9. "Godspeed!" (Stephen Melillo)                                                                                     

Wind Symphony

Conductor: Byron Graves

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.

Simply known as “The Voice,” Sandi Patty is one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records and five gold records. Sandi is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history with 40 Dove Awards. Though her career is heavily rooted in the gospel music industry, Sandi has also extended her musical genre and has performed with symphonies across the country and headlined the title role in soldout performances of the musical “Hello Dolly” in January 2012. In addition to her prolific musical career, Sandi is also an accomplished author of seven books, receiving the 2006 Silver Angel Award for her bestseller, “Broken on the Back Row.” Join us for an evening with Sandi Patty as she shares her message of hope, life and love.

James Lee III, professor of music theory and composition at Morgan State University, is an accomplished pianist and composer widely praised for his work in both areas. He is viewed by notable musicians of our time as one of the most promising young contemporary composers. A son of the Great Lakes State, former student at Andrews University, and a graduate of the University of Michigan, Lee returns to premiere “Violin Concerto No.2 “Teshuah” performed by Carla Trynchuk, violin, and the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chris Wild. In all of his writing, Lee aims to “compose music to reach the inner soul of the listener that elevates them regardless of race and religious affiliation."

Tickets go on sale: July 1

"Crossing Point. Songs of an Immigrant"

Adriana Perera is professor of music theory and composition at Andrews University. She is a prolific composer with her main interest being sacred music. More than 200 sacred pieces written by her are currently performed by choirs, orchestras and soloists around the world. This concert of her compositions will be performed by various artists. Also performing will be the University Singers, conducted by Stephen Zork, and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chris Wild. 

The title "Crossing Point. Songs of an immigrant" refers to the intersection between people that come from different places in life.  Crossing Point is a cantata based on the encounter of Jesus and Simon of Cyrene, who was an immigrant in Jerusalem, where he met Jesus. The first part of the program also showcases Latino-American music.

Program:

Sonata for Flute and Piano by Adriana Perera

I. De paso
II. La fuente
III. Aire de danza

Aleksandra Kemble, Flute
Mariah Boucher, Piano​

Paisito, Tango-Candombe for Two Pianos and Two Congas by Adriana Perera

Ivan Rachath, piano
Linda Sánchez, piano

Yo creo que fue el sur by Adriana Perera

Julie Moore-Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jason Marquez, Clarinet
Adriana Perera, Piano

Nostalgia porteña, Tango for Cello Quintet by Adriana Perera

Carla Trynchuk, Violin
Danya Wilson, Violin
Claudio Gonzalez, Viola
Cello, Christopher Wild
Cello, Karin Thompson

Our Prayer

Charles Reid, Tenor
Julie Moore Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jesse Gray, Viola
Adriana Perera, Piano

(Intermission)

Crossing Point. Passion Cantata for Tenor, Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone, SATB Choir, and Orchestraby Adriana Perera

Charles Reid, Simon of Cyrene
Julie Moore-Foster, Mary, Mother of Jesus
Andrew Benedict Fisher, Roman Soldier

Feel the buzz, thrill and chancy emotions of contemporary music.  This program showcases the contemporary works of budding artists from Andrews University, as well as music composed by faculty members and the host, Dr. Max Keller. 

University Singers

Conductor: Stephen Zork

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, Bahamas, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.

One of the most versatile and charismatic violinist today, Brian Lewis is an exceptionally dedicated and gifted performer whose passionate artistry has been heard and embraced around the world.

Wind Symphony

Conductor: Byron Graves

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...

More information coming later...

More information coming later...

More information coming later...

On Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at 8 p.m., the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University will host Claudio Gonzalez and friends for an evening of chamber music. The program will feature two emblematic pieces for string sextet: Brahms’ “Sextet Op. 18” and a period version of Mozart’s “Symphonie Concertante.”

Before coming to Andrews University to conduct the orchestra program, Claudio Gonzalez’s main professional activity was chamber music. Over the years he has met many friends and colleagues who share his passion for chamber music. Two of those individuals, cellist German Marcano and violinist Carla Trynchuk, with three outstanding students from the Department of Music, violinist Stephanie Guimaraes, violist Shania Watt and cellist Grant Steinweg, will join Gonzalez on Saturday evening.

Tickets for this event can be purchased at howard.andrews.edu and are $6 for general seating and $4 for students and seniors.

More information coming later...

Vespers Concert: AFM Peace Music Academy Benefit

For our annual Vespers Concert as part of the Andrews University Music Festival, we present a wide of variety of inspirational sacred music for wind band. Headlining the program is Gabriel Musella’s new work "A Thousand Hearts to Give," a medley of several familiar hymn tunes. Other pieces include David Gillingham’s lush arrangement of "Be Thou My Vision," the majestic "Raise of the Son" by Rossano Galante, and Stephen Melillo’s exhilarating "Godspeed!" Come be blessed and inspired by these moving pieces.

This concert is also a benefit for Adventist Frontier Mission's music school in Khon Kaen, Thailand, called Peace Music Academy. The Wind Symphony toured to this school a year ago, and a number of Andrews University music students have served as student missionaries there.

Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be collected to support Peace Music Academy.

Repertoire

1. "Raise of the Son" (Rossano Galante)     

2. "Fantasia in G Major" (J.S. Bach)   

3. "A Thousand Hearts to Give" (Gabriel Musella)    

4. "In Heaven’s Air" (Samuel Hazo) 

5. "Joy in All Things" (Brian Balmages)     

6. "Genesis" (James Curnow)   

7. "Be Thou My Vision" (David Gillingham)   

8. "Air for Band" (Frank Erickson)     

9. "Godspeed!" (Stephen Melillo)                                                                                     

Wind Symphony

Conductor: Byron Graves

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...

Simply known as “The Voice,” Sandi Patty is one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time with five Grammy Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records and five gold records. Sandi is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history with 40 Dove Awards. Though her career is heavily rooted in the gospel music industry, Sandi has also extended her musical genre and has performed with symphonies across the country and headlined the title role in soldout performances of the musical “Hello Dolly” in January 2012. In addition to her prolific musical career, Sandi is also an accomplished author of seven books, receiving the 2006 Silver Angel Award for her bestseller, “Broken on the Back Row.” Join us for an evening with Sandi Patty as she shares her message of hope, life and love.

More information coming later...

Come join the Kettering Praise Orchestra as they present a Celtic Celebration.  Under the direction of their conductor, Donald Huff, the program will feature stories and songs from Ireland. Featured guests will include Steve Martin (Irish Whistle), Jeremy Winton (tenor), Greta Shull (soprano), and the University of Dayton trombone trio, and the concert will be hosted by Paddy McCoy. Join us for this celebration of life, love and hope that is Celtic Celebration!

Program:

Kirkpatrick Fanfare (Andrew Boysen Jr.)

Celtic Voyage (Melanie Donahue)

Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears

Magh Seola (arr. Steve Martin)

A Gift of a Thistle from BRAVEHEART

The Patriot (John Williams)

The Grey Dawn is Breaking

The Legend of Danny Boy (arr. Swearingen)

Tir Na Nog (Carl Strommen)

INTERMISSION

I’m Shipping Up to Boston

My Irish Molly O (arr. Michael Brown)

Caledonia (arr. Steve Martin)

The Irish Washwerwoman

The Last Rose of Summer (Leroy Anderson)

The Town I Loved So Well

Down By the Salley Gardents

Firedance from RIVERDANCE (Bill Whelen)

A Parting Blessing (David Gillingham)

Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra

Kathryne Salo, principal flutist for SMSO, will dazzle on Ibert's virtuosic flute concerto.  Rounding out the program are Elgar's piece for strings, Britten's first musical composition and Mozart's familiar and iconic symphony.

Program:

Introduction and Allegro   Elgar

Sinfonietta   Britten

Flute Concerto   Ibert

     Kathryne Salo, Flute

Symphony No. 40   Mozart

James Lee III, professor of music theory and composition at Morgan State University, is an accomplished pianist and composer widely praised for his work in both areas. He is viewed by notable musicians of our time as one of the most promising young contemporary composers. A son of the Great Lakes State, former student at Andrews University, and a graduate of the University of Michigan, Lee returns to premiere “Violin Concerto No.2 “Teshuah” performed by Carla Trynchuk, violin, and the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chris Wild. In all of his writing, Lee aims to “compose music to reach the inner soul of the listener that elevates them regardless of race and religious affiliation."

Tickets go on sale: July 1

The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army.  Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America’s greatest original art form, jazz. The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals and patriotic selections, many of which are written or arranged by members of the Jazz Ambassadors. This program entitled “The Greatest Generation” is a tribute to World War II servicemen and servicewomen.  It will include a video that is narrated with historical elements from World War II.  The Jazz Ambassadors’s rigorous touring schedule and reputation for excellence has earned it the title “America’s Big Band.”

"Tickets Available Friday, February 28, 2020 - Limit 4 Tickets Per Order"

More information coming later...

"Crossing Point. Songs of an Immigrant"

Adriana Perera is professor of music theory and composition at Andrews University. She is a prolific composer with her main interest being sacred music. More than 200 sacred pieces written by her are currently performed by choirs, orchestras and soloists around the world. This concert of her compositions will be performed by various artists. Also performing will be the University Singers, conducted by Stephen Zork, and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chris Wild. 

The title "Crossing Point. Songs of an immigrant" refers to the intersection between people that come from different places in life.  Crossing Point is a cantata based on the encounter of Jesus and Simon of Cyrene, who was an immigrant in Jerusalem, where he met Jesus. The first part of the program also showcases Latino-American music.

Program:

Sonata for Flute and Piano by Adriana Perera

I. De paso
II. La fuente
III. Aire de danza

Aleksandra Kemble, Flute
Mariah Boucher, Piano​

Paisito, Tango-Candombe for Two Pianos and Two Congas by Adriana Perera

Ivan Rachath, piano
Linda Sánchez, piano

Yo creo que fue el sur by Adriana Perera

Julie Moore-Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jason Marquez, Clarinet
Adriana Perera, Piano

Nostalgia porteña, Tango for Cello Quintet by Adriana Perera

Carla Trynchuk, Violin
Danya Wilson, Violin
Claudio Gonzalez, Viola
Cello, Christopher Wild
Cello, Karin Thompson

Our Prayer

Charles Reid, Tenor
Julie Moore Foster, Mezzo-Soprano
Jesse Gray, Viola
Adriana Perera, Piano

(Intermission)

Crossing Point. Passion Cantata for Tenor, Mezzo-Soprano, Baritone, SATB Choir, and Orchestraby Adriana Perera

Charles Reid, Simon of Cyrene
Julie Moore-Foster, Mary, Mother of Jesus
Andrew Benedict Fisher, Roman Soldier

Feel the buzz, thrill and chancy emotions of contemporary music.  This program showcases the contemporary works of budding artists from Andrews University, as well as music composed by faculty members and the host, Dr. Max Keller. 

University Singers

Conductor: Stephen Zork

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, Bahamas, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.

One of the most versatile and charismatic violinist today, Brian Lewis is an exceptionally dedicated and gifted performer whose passionate artistry has been heard and embraced around the world.

Wind Symphony

Conductor: Byron Graves

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.

Pre-concert conversaton starts at 3:00 pm.

SMSO provides the score to another one of astronomer Jose Salgado’s breathtaking Science and Symphony films. Also featured will be The Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra performing side-by-side with SMSO.

This year marks the fourteenth and final season of Maestro Fountain’s musical tenure in southwest Michigan. In his time with the SMSO, Fountain has led a transformation of the orchestra’s performance level, repertoire and scope and introduced new initiatives like a summer concert series, a choral partnership (Southwest Michigan Symphony Chorus) and instrumental music instruction for underprivileged and at-risk youth in the County (Music Makers).

The SMSO is a wonderful ensemble, and a wonderful organization. It provides a truly important service to its community. It deserves, and will attract, musical director talent that can help ensure its continued success going forward. – Robin Fountain

PROGRAM

• Debussy, NocturnesFeaturing
• Jose Salgado’s Breathtaking Science and Symphony KV 265 Film 
• A Female Chorus 
• Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5

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