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Kevin Anthony Fowler is a Jamaican-Canadian contemporary Christian singer and songwriter.  In 2024, K-Anthony celebrated his most recent Juno Award – Canada’s equivalent of a Grammy – for Gospel Contemporary album of the year. Influenced by the island music, you can hear his love of Reggae, R&B and the sounds of his teenage years of bands such as Boys II Men. K-Anthony’s career is buoyed by faith, resilience, and the deep-rooted values of his upbringing. The underlying theme of K-Anthony’s music is his love for God and hope for the future in his return.

The Collingsworth Family is a southern gospel group started by Phil and Kim Collingsworth and features their family as the group. Their ministry and music tours have reached all over the United States as well as internationally. Excitement, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect when you come to The Collingsworth Family concert.  Phil and Kim’s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise.

The Howard Performing Arts Center is pleased to be able to host the Collingsworth Family at our venue, however, all tickets will be sold online. Please click on the tickets link to purchase your ticket.

What happens when two world-class artists join forces? An unforgettable evening of music. Join internationally renowned tenor, Charles Reid and the incomparable pianist, Chi Yong Yun as they explore the magic of song.

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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The “Sing Praise!” Wind Symphony Vespers is quickly becoming an annual tradition, inviting audiences to experience the joy of music-making through both listening and singing together. This year’s event brings the Wind Symphony together with the University Singers and the Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church Praise Team, creating a powerful shared musical experience. The program features beloved hymn favorites such as “Rejoice the Lord Is King” and “Lead On, O King Eternal,” alongside contemporary works inspired by texts from the Psalms and other scriptures. Bring a friend or family member and join the Wind Symphony for this meaningful and uplifting evening on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center.

Admission is FREE.

The praise sing repertoire will be selected from the following, along with additional pieces from the various performing ensembles:

"O God, Our Help in Ages Past"

"Rejoice, The Lord is King"

"Lead On, O King Eternal"

"I Will Wait For You"

"He Will Hold Me Fast"

"Shall We Gather at the River"

Andrews University Wind Symphony
Denisse Santos-Gooden, Director

Andrews University Singers
Stephen Zork, Director

Spanish Sevneth-day Adventist Church Praise Team
Myrna Araujo-Constantine, Coordinator 

Andrews University Wind Symphony

Conductor: Denisse Santos

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.

Watchmen Acappella is a faith-based vocal group whose sound reflects a blend of cultural influences rooted in African heritage and gospel tradition. Through live performances, the group seeks to encourage audiences and communicate their faith through music. Watchmen Acappella’s mission is to inspire hope, bridge cultural gaps, and create sustainable opportunities for those in need.

SPECIAL OFFER: The first 100 tickets will be available at a discounted price of $25, after which tickets will be sold at the standard price of $35.

Stephen Zork Reunion Concert "How Can I Keep from Singing"

Stephen Zork is retiring after 35 remarkable years at Andrews University. He has been a beloved mentor, teacher and major professor to many. To help mark the conclusion of his extraordinary teaching career, a special weekend has been organized from April 24–25, 2026.

The highlight will be a Celebration Reunion Choir Concert, conducted by Mr. Zork, on Friday evening at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The reunion choir will also perform during second service at Pioneer Memorial Church.

If you’ve ever sung with Professor Zork during his 35-year tenure at Andrews, please plan to join the choir!

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Plans for the Celebration Reunion Choir events include:

Friday, April 24
Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University

12:30 p.m.—Singers arrive and enjoy light refreshments and time to reconnect
2–5 p.m.—Rehearsal with Professor Zork
5–6 p.m.—Light supper provided (please stay on campus for call time)
6:30 p.m.—Choir call time
7:30 p.m.—Celebration Reunion Choir Concert

Sabbath, April 25
Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University

9 a.m.—Continental breakfast and fellowship
10–11 a.m.—Rehearsal for church service
11–11:20 a.m.—Walk to Pioneer Memorial Church
11:20–11:35 a.m.—Choir seated on the platform
11:45 a.m.—Second Service

Please note: The Celebration Choir will sing for the second service only.

Following the service, we hope to gather singers and their families for lunch (location TBD), followed by a time of shared stories, photos and reminiscing.

Thank you for your support as we work to honor Professor Zork and celebrate the extraordinary community he has built over these many years.