Events & Tickets

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.

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.

Tickets go on sale: July 1

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"

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 including Julie Moore, mezzo-soprano; Charles Reid, tenor; Wayne Bucknor, piano; Carla Trynchuk, violin; Claudio Gonzalez, viola; Chris Wild, violoncello; and Karin Thompson, violoncello; just to name a few. Also performing will be the University Singers, conducted by Stephen Zork, and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chris Wild. 

Tickets go on sale: July 1

CANCELLED! Please note that this program has been CANCELLED. The Andrews University Department of Music apologizes for any inconvenience caused. 

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.

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.

A program by the Romantic greats, pianist Chi Yong Yun will be performing works by Schubert, Liszt and Chopin.

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.

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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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.

An alum of Oakwood University, Mallory McHenry is currently a Doctoral candidate at the University of Texas in Austin where she also obtained her Master of Music degree with concentration in Harp Performance. She is based in Texas where works for the Austin District Music Teachers Association and runs the McHenry Suzuki Studio where she offers both harp and piano lessons to aspiring musicians. 

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.

More information coming later...

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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.

Tickets go on sale: July 1

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

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 including Julie Moore, mezzo-soprano; Charles Reid, tenor; Wayne Bucknor, piano; Carla Trynchuk, violin; Claudio Gonzalez, viola; Chris Wild, violoncello; and Karin Thompson, violoncello; just to name a few. Also performing will be the University Singers, conducted by Stephen Zork, and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chris Wild. 

Tickets go on sale: July 1

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...

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CANCELLED! Please note that this program has been CANCELLED. The Andrews University Department of Music apologizes for any inconvenience caused. 

More information coming later...

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.

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.

A program by the Romantic greats, pianist Chi Yong Yun will be performing works by Schubert, Liszt and Chopin.

More information coming later...

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.

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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Please join us for the Lake Michigan Youth Orchestras Winter Concert on December 15, 2019.

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Byron Graves and friends will perform selected repertoire for woodwind quintet from the Baroque Era to today’s Contemporary composers on the Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, French Horn and Bassoon. 

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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.

An alum of Oakwood University, Mallory McHenry is currently a Doctoral candidate at the University of Texas in Austin where she also obtained her Master of Music degree with concentration in Harp Performance. She is based in Texas where works for the Austin District Music Teachers Association and runs the McHenry Suzuki Studio where she offers both harp and piano lessons to aspiring musicians. 

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.

More information coming later...

More information coming later...

More information coming later...

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.

Tickets go on sale: July 1

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Please join us for an evening of wonderful music with the Kettering Praise Orchestra.

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"

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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 including Julie Moore, mezzo-soprano; Charles Reid, tenor; Wayne Bucknor, piano; Carla Trynchuk, violin; Claudio Gonzalez, viola; Chris Wild, violoncello; and Karin Thompson, violoncello; just to name a few. Also performing will be the University Singers, conducted by Stephen Zork, and the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Chris Wild. 

Tickets go on sale: July 1

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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