Events & Tickets

Heritage Singers is a non-profit gospel music ministry based in California with a goal to bring people closer to Jesus through praising Him through music. When founders Max and Lucy Mace began this ministry, they never thought they would still be doing this 51 years later.  The Heritage Singers have had the opportunity to travel to over 80 different countries, travel over two million miles, and perform over 7,000 concerts.  Max Mace believed that, “If there ever was a time to share the Good News about Jesus, it’s now.”

Experience the vocal genius of the ten-time GRAMMY® winners who laid the foundation for so many acapella groups that followed. Considered one of the most successful acapella groups of all time, Take 6 was formed on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama.  Their music integrates jazz, pop, soul, and gospel with spiritual and inspirational lyrics.  Take 6 continues to push the boundaries of creativity and musical genius with every new release and their continually evolving live performances.

The award-winning Andrews University Singers and Chorale conducted by Stephen Zork collaborate with the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Elysee in the 25^th annual presentation of Welcome Christmas.  The theme of the concert is “Peace on Earth” and comprised of a festive garland of heartwarming and endearing sacred and secular symphonic choral works and carols.  The variety of musical offerings encompass Giacomo Puccini’s “Gloria” to Harry Simeon’s choral setting of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Join us for this special concert featuring special guest soloists and presenters.

With four decades of performing under their belts, Canadian Brass continues to thrill audiences around the world. Their repertoire includes the works of Renaissance and Baroque masters, classical works, marches, holiday favorites, ragtime, Dixieland, Latin, jazz, Broadway and Christian music as well as popular songs and standards. They have transformed a previously neglected group of instruments with a limited repertoire into a versatile and vital ensemble that can play everything from Gabrieli to Gershwin! Whatever the style, the music is central and performed with utmost dedication, skill and excellence.

As Steve Green celebrates 38 years in the Christian music industry, he remains amazed at God’s patience and encompassing love. Green has been able to communicate the gospel in almost 50 countries around the world, and looks forward to many more years with God’s grace and strength. “There are more songs to be written, more people who need to hear the glorious gospel of our Lord, and more communities that need to be redeemed for God’s glory.” Steve says. “In the end it will be clear that He alone is the hero of not only my story, but of all our stories.”

Wintley Phipps is a pastor, world-renowned vocal artist & song-writer, motivational speaker, and education activist.  He is the founder, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Dream Academy, Inc., a national after-school program that aims to break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration by giving children the skills and vision necessary to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Phipps music ministry features a deep bass-baritone voice, usually singing inspirational gospel music.

Jason Gresl and friends share a delightful collection of theatrical chamber music that celebrates the wonderful journey of life.

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Join pianist Chi Yong Yun and Andrews University Sinfonietta Orchestra under the direction of Marc Élysée as they perform piano concertos by Johann Samuel Schroeter. Schroeterwas a noteworthy 18th-century pianist and composer, leading influences in the development of piano technique and the piano concerto. He is considered a “piano specialist” as all his compositions include the pianoforte.

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Music for Clarinet Quartet.  This concert will feature a diverse set of music for clarinet quartet, with music from classical, Broadway, cinema, and popular genres. The performers include Jason Gresl, Byron Graves, Emily Mikel Rowe, and Betsy Jaffee, informally known as the “Licorice Stick Brigade”.

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Aleksandra Kemble, a native of Slovakia, holds a Doctor of Arts degree in flute performance from Ball State University and is a versatile player who has participated in many master classes throughout Europe and studied with teachers that broadened her knowledge and passion for flute. Aleksandra holds the principal flute position with the LaPorte and Elkhart Symphonies and has performed also with multiple orchestras in the Michiana region. Aleksandra is a devoted educator and holds several university positions as adjunct faculty of flute, including Andrews University. 

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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.

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Violinist Carla Trynchuk and pianist Elena Braslavsky will be performing a recital including works by Bach, Schumann and Szymanowski.  Trynchuk, faculty at Andrews University, has performed internationally as soloist and recitalist in more than 15 countries.  Braslavsky, formerly a faculty member at The Juilliard School and the Mannes School of Music, currently serves on the piano faculty of the Mozarteum University of Salzburg.  Trynchuk and Braslavsky were classmates together at The Juilliard School.

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Beethoven's Ninth

Experience two epic live performances in one night! Opening the concert is Coleman’s Seven O’ Clock Shout, a tribute to the heartwarming ritual of evening serenades that brought people together amidst isolation to celebrate life during the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by Beethoven’s famous Ninth Symphony. The SMSO will perform these landmark works alongside the Southwest Michigan Symphony Chorus, and other special guests. Truly a musical journey for the heart and mind, this is a night you won’t want to miss!

FEATURED GUEST SOLOISTS
Goitsemang Oniccah Lehobye, Soprano
Lindsay Metzger, Alto
John Riesen, Tenor
David Weigel, Bass

FEATURED GUESTS
Southwest Michigan Symphony Chorus

TICKET DETAILS
$38 Zone A | $23 Zone B | $6 Youth (ages 6-17)
Processing fees included in price.

EVENT SCHEDULE
2:30 PM – Doors open
3:00 PM – FREE Pre-Concert Conversation with Maestro Aubin (30 min)
4:00 PM – Concert (80 min)

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SBYSO Concert "A Hero's Call"

Concert Orchestra

Conductor: Emilie Grondin

Repertoire:

John Williams, arr. Calvin Custer: Summon the Heroes

Andrew Osano: Summer Sunrise

Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. Merle Isaac: Symphony No. 1, mvt. 1

Symphony Orchestra

Conductor: Dr. Robert Boardman

Repertoire:

Mozart: Flute Concerto, mvt. 1 

     Ruthie Tan, soloist and 2023 SBYSO concerto competition winner 

     Desheng Huang, conductor 

Bruch: Violin Concerto no. 1, mvt. 3

     Reah Frydrych, soloist and 2023 SBYSO concerto competition winner 

Andrew Osano: A Hero's Call (Heroes of Newerth), concert premiere

John Williams: Olympic Theme & Fanfare

Beethoven: Symphony no. 5 

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