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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:08:00 +0000 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:08:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Great Lakes Adventist Academy Vespers http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68786 <p> Please join us for a vespers concert featuring the Great Lakes Academy Chamber Singers and Handbell Choir directed by Michael Sandvik.</p> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000 AUSO & Young Artist Competition Winner Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67525 <p> The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is presenting its annual Young Artist Competition concert featuring this year Jonathan Clough, tenor, and Aiko Ayla, piano, as well as violinists Nikolaz Feliciano and Claire Yang. These talented students from the Department of Music at Andrews University will perform some of the most beautiful and challenging works of the symphony's repertoire. </p> <p> Join us on this unique evening of virtuosity and elegance, and enjoy the music of Clara Schumann, W. A. Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Donizetti and Tchaikovsky. </p> <p> We are happy to offer this concert to our community <em>free of charge</em>, but patrons will have the opportunity to support the students of the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, as they are currently raising funds for their music tour to California this coming March.</p> <p>  </p> <p align="center"> <strong><u>Program</u></strong></p> <p align="center">  </p> <p align="center"> “Meine Seele ist erschüttert”—L. V. Beethoven</p> <p align="center"> from "Christ on the Mount of Olives"</p> <p align="center"> Jonathan Clough, tenor</p> <p align="center">  </p> <p align="center"> Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64—F. Mendelssohn</p> <p align="center"> "Mvt. 1 Allegro molto appassionato"</p> <p align="center"> Nikolaz Feliciano, violin</p> <p align="center">  </p> <p align="center">  “Ich baue ganz auf deine Stärke”—W. A. Mozart</p> <p align="center"> from "The Abduction from the Seraglio"</p> <p align="center"> Jonathan Clough, tenor</p> <p>  </p> <p align="center"> <strong>-:-:- Intermission -:-:-</strong></p> <p align="center">  </p> <p align="center"> Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7—Clara Schumann</p> <p align="center"> "Mvt. 3 Finale: Allegro non troppo"</p> <p align="center"> Aiko Ayala, piano</p> <p align="center">  </p> <p align="center"> “Una furtiva lagrima”—G. Donizetti</p> <p align="center"> from "The Elixir of Love"</p> <p align="center"> Jonathan Clough, tenor</p> <p align="center">  </p> <p align="center"> Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35—P. Mendelssohn</p> <p align="center"> "Mvt. 1 Allegro moderato—Moderato assai"</p> <p align="center"> Claire Yang, violin</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Andrews University Symphony Orchestra</strong></p> <p> <strong>Conductor: Marc Élysée</strong></p> <p> 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.</p> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:37:22 +0000 CANCELLED!! AU Wind Symphony & Andrews Brass http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67524 <div> <div> <strong>IMPORTANT UPDATE:</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> <h2> As a result of the winter weather and unsafe road conditions, the AU Wind Symphony has not been able to hold sufficient rehearsals to be fully prepared for the upcoming concert. As a result, our winter concert, "A British Winter's Night" is now officially cancelled. </h2> </div> <div>  </div> <div> IMPORTANT UPDATE:</div> <div>  </div> <div> "A British Winter’s Night" will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams "English Folk Song<em> </em>Suite<em>" </em>to the rousing tunes of "The Irish Washerwoman" and<em> "</em>Country Gardens<em>," </em>this evening is sure to delight!</div> <div> <p> <strong>This concert will also feature our newly formed Andrews Brass</strong>, an ensemble of student musicians. The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on <strong>Jan. 31, 2026, at 7:30 p.m</strong>. <strong>This is a change from the original time of 8 p.m.</strong> Due to unforeseen circumstances,<strong> the SMC Brass Band will not be able to join us this year</strong>. We hope you choose to start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a>.</p> </div> <div>  </div> </div> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Repertoire</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> <p> "Rigaudon" by André Campra 1:45</p> <p> "Crown Him With Many Crowns" by George Elvey 3:00</p> <p> <strong><em><br /> Andrews Brass</em></strong></p> <p> "Country Gardens" - Percy Grainger 2:16</p> <p> "English Folk Song Suite" - Ralph Vaughn Williams 11:30</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;"> I. March: Seventeen Come Sunday<br /> II. Intermezzo: My Bonny Boy<br /> III. March: Songs From Sommerset</p> </div> <div> "The Irish Washerwoman" - Leroy Anderson 3:12</div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> <em><strong>-Intermission-</strong></em></div> <div>  </div> <div>  </div> <div> "Coventry Variant" - Greg Sanders 7:00</div> <div>  </div> <div> "Irish Tune From County Derry" - Percy Grainger 4:30 </div> <div>  </div> <div> "Canterbury Chorale" - Jan Van der Roost 5:50</div> <div>  </div> <div> "March Grandioso" - R.F. Seitz, arr. Andrew Glover 2:17</div> <div>  </div> <div> -----------------------------</div> <p> Length of program 40:00</p> <div>  </div> <div> <strong>Andrews University Wind Symphony<br /> Conductor: Denisse Santos-Gooden</strong></div> <div>  </div> <div> 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.</div> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:09:32 +0000 Sunday Music Series: Aleksandra Kemble http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67536 <p> A native of Slovakia, Aleksandra Kemble holds a Doctor of Arts in flute performance from Ball State University. She is a versatile player who has participated in many master classes throughout Europe and studied with teachers who broadened her knowledge and passion for flute. Kemble holds the principal flute position with the La Porte and Elkhart Symphonies and has also performed with multiple orchestras in the Michiana region. Kemble is a devoted educator and holds several university positions as adjunct faculty of flute, including at Andrews University.</p> <p> In conjunction with this concert, the Berrien Springs Garden Club will be offering a light tea reception following this FREE recital.  Bring a friend, enjoy nice music, and stay for a chat and a home-made cookie with herbal tea.  The HPAC is a handicap-friendly space.</p> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:28:01 +0000 Christmas Extravaganza (All Ensembles) http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68621 <p> <span style="font-size: inherit;">Join the Andrews University Department of Music for a memorable Christmas Extravaganza to welcome the season! </span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: inherit;">Featured performances will include the University Singers, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Symphony, along with talented students from the Piano Studios of Chi Yong Yun and string ensembles from the Studio of Carla Trynchuk. </span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: inherit;">In the spirit of giving, our Christmas Extravaganza will also feature a brief opportunity to support our talented music students through student scholarships.</span></p> <p> Celebrate the spirit of the season through uplifting music, including selections from "The Christmas Song," "Christmas Dinner" and "Sleigh Ride," capturing the joy of the holidays.</p> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:23:21 +0000 Christmas Extravaganza (All Ensembles) http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67523 <p> <span style="font-size: inherit;">Join the Andrews University Department of Music for a memorable Christmas Extravaganza to welcome the season! </span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: inherit;">Featured performances will include the University Singers, Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Symphony, along with talented students from the Piano Studios of Chi Yong Yun and string ensembles from the Studio of Carla Trynchuk. </span></p> <p> <span style="font-size: inherit;">In the spirit of giving, our Christmas Extravaganza will also feature a brief opportunity to support our talented music students through student scholarships.</span></p> <p> Celebrate the spirit of the season through uplifting music, including selections from "The Christmas Song," "Christmas Dinner" and "Sleigh Ride," capturing the joy of the holidays.</p> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:28:20 +0000 Howard Center Presents: Rachel Barton Pine http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67544 <p> Rachel Barton Pine, a renowned violinist, suffered a life-altering accident in 1995 when she was severely injured in a train accident, resulting in the loss of her left leg and significant damage to her right foot.  Through resilience and determination Pine has overcome her challenges and has become an acclaimed American concert violinist whose infectious joy and passion transforms an audiences’ experience of classical music as they listen to her play.  She has performed with the world’s foremost orchestras both locally and internationally and is a leading interpreter of the great classical masterworks.</p> <p> Please join us on November 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Howard Performing Arts Center for a heart-warming concert by Rachel Barton Pine.</p> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:10:43 +0000 DOM Senior Recital: Benjamin Loenser http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68571 <p> Benjamin Loenser will be presenting his Piano Senior Recital on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. We invite you to join us. He will be playing works by Beethoven, Chopin and Rachmaninoff.</p> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:31:34 +0000