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"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. The University Singers and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Zork  will also be performing during the second part of the program.

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 Orchestra by Adriana Perera

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

"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. The University Singers and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Zork  will also be performing during the second part of the program.

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 Orchestra by 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.

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"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. The University Singers and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Zork  will also be performing during the second part of the program.

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 Orchestra by 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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