Pianist Chi Yong Yun has been hailed by audiences and critics alike as an artist of rare poetic insight and pianistic brilliance. Yun’s performances as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician have received critical acclaim throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Born in Seoul, Korea, Yun moved to the United States at the age of 6, where she continued her musical studies. An avid pedagogue, teaching has been an important and substantial part of Yun’s career. She has given master classes throughout the U.S. and worldwide, and she is currently professor of music and director of keyboard studies at Andrews University.

Ketevan Badridze is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning pianist whose performances have captivated audiences across Europe and the United States. A native of Tbilisi, Georgia, she has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras and performed at prestigious venues including London's Wigmore Hall, Rome's Accademia di Santa Cecilia, and the Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. A prizewinner in numerous international piano competitions, Badridze is also an accomplished recording artist and chamber musician. Since 2005, she has served on the music faculty at Indiana University South Bend, where she continues to inspire the next generation of musicians.

Nerva and Robenson Altino, known as the Altino Brothers, are acclaimed virtuoso pianists celebrated for their exceptional technique, distinctive musical style, and inspiring life story. Their journey began when their father, Jean Lecome Altino, left Haiti in search of a better future, eventually bringing his family to the United States, where he nurtured his sons’ love of music through piano lessons and exposure to classical masterpieces. The brothers received advanced musical training from respected teachers and earned master’s degrees in piano performance from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in 2001 after years of intensive practice and dedication. Beyond their solo careers, they co-founded the Altino Brothers’ Chorale, a large and acclaimed ensemble known for performing both classical and contemporary sacred music. Their performances blend classical, jazz, gospel, and Caribbean influences, earning praise at major venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, as well as appearances on national television.

Andrews University Wind Symphony

Conductor: Denisse Santos-Gooden

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.

Repertoire:

Beyond the Horizon—Rossano Galante

Under Western Skies—Kevin McKee

I. Sundown
II. Sunup—High Noon

(Luke Mularczyk and Valeria Trevino, trumpet soloists)

The Irish Washerwoman—Leroy Anderson

Killer Tango—Sonny Kompanek

(Andrews Brass)

Courtly Airs & Dances—Ron Nelson

I. Intrada
IV. Saltarello (Italy)
V. Sarabande (Spain)
VI. Allemande (Germany)

April in Paris—Vernon Duke, arr. Rick Stitzel

(Jazz Ensemble)

-Intermission-

Olympic Fanfare—John Williams, arr. James Curnow

Danzon No. 2—Arturo Márquez, trans. Oliver Nickel

Variations on a Korean Folk Song—John Barnes Chance

Arabian Dances—Roland Barrett

(Oscar Flores, undergraduate student conductor)

The Stars and Stripes Forever—John Philip Sousa, arr. Keith Brion

(65:50 minutes)

Pianist Chi Yong Yun has been hailed by audiences and critics alike as an artist of rare poetic insight and pianistic brilliance. Yun’s performances as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician have received critical acclaim throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Born in Seoul, Korea, Yun moved to the United States at the age of 6, where she continued her musical studies. An avid pedagogue, teaching has been an important and substantial part of Yun’s career. She has given master classes throughout the U.S. and worldwide, and she is currently professor of music and director of keyboard studies at Andrews University.

Andrews University Symphony Orchestra

Conductor: Marc Élysée

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.

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Experience the Power of Live Orchestral Music!

South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras — Fall Concert

Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 4:00 PM

Join the South Bend Youth Symphony Orchestras (SBYSO) for an inspiring afternoon of live orchestral music as more than 130 talented young musicians take the stage for the first full-length concert of the 2026–27 season!

Featuring powerful symphonic masterpieces, expressive melodies, and the remarkable talent of young musicians from across northern Indiana and southwest Michigan, this concert promises an unforgettable musical experience for audiences of all ages.

The afternoon opens with the Concert Orchestra, conducted by Zac Coudret, performing a diverse program of orchestral favorites and evocative works, including:

• Haydn/Isaac — Symphony No. 88
• Barnes — Yorkshire Ballad
• Wagner — Ancient Echoes of Time

The Symphony Orchestra, SBYSO’s advanced ensemble, takes the stage under the direction of Dr. Robert Boardman for a thrilling program featuring two monumental works: the first movement of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 and Beethoven’s dramatic Leonore Overture No. 3.

The Symphony Orchestra will also feature David Polaniecki, winner of the 2025–26 SBYSO Concert Competition, performing Paul Hindemith’s deeply expressive Trauermusik—a special opportunity to experience an outstanding young soloist alongside the full orchestra.

With musicians ages 10–18 representing a ten-county region, SBYSO celebrates the dedication, artistry, and passion of the next generation of classical musicians. Come experience the energy of a live performance and discover what these extraordinary young artists can accomplish together. SBYSO thanks our season sponsor, Indiana Trust Wealth Management, as well as the Community Foundation of Saint Joseph County and the Indiana Arts Commission, for their support.

We invite you to join us for an afternoon of inspiring music and outstanding young talent. 

Learn more about SBYSO:

• Website: https://sbyso.org
• Email: sbyso@sbyso.org
• Call or text: 574-302-5900