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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Mon, 6 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0000 Mon, 6 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Reggie & Ladye Love Smith in Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69196 Reggie & Ladye Love Smith in Concert ...presented by Trinity Lutheran Church of Glendora. Experience an unforgettable evening of worship and world-class music with Reggie Smith and Ladye Love Smith, two of gospel music’s most celebrated voices. Known for their Grammy Award-winning performances with the Gaither Vocal Band and appearances on the beloved Gaither Homecoming, this dynamic duo has captivated audiences around the world—from Super Bowl stages to Carnegie Hall. With powerful harmonies, heartfelt testimony, and a legacy of performing alongside legendary artists, Reggie and Ladye bring a night of inspiration, joy, and timeless gospel music you won’t want to miss. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Howard Presents: Chi Yong Yun & Charles Reid http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67546 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. <div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s" style="margin-inline: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(8, 8, 9); font-size: 15px;"> For tickets, information, and a complete listing of performances, call the box office or visit our website: <a attributionsrc="/privacy_sandbox/comet/register/source/?xt=AZZdCoW63aaAhQ1HNyrdym3iB4_Dhyhhou04GR_5_lQY873Zqokd4KYMcJ3WWBL4cuCJQjU3vR3beYMU-apfRF7UxPXtxfOnHpaUYOsnOFWOl3Nlb5f8fZ2FXSRgvALVvcMrr0Bmg3D6skmILbNsNBn-HoJHI--IQVdRHc1s1igGXczE_RV4nPSBBIU6oV8XSM-k0lFdq5eI91SqCL10rvmx1_i_YiCY_ifz3AG2Jcut8DWCUhfFE8fTQj8RR2SseWwZuQhbXJjiRX7vjcClGRbszsn3V6q2M0oKiMka4542HxWi7n8gHIdUlQHTfagcrQ8K3qad0jLvjNrbYhYaT7XzK2rjdq9XeGhbP78BhjDr1rJxCr_RVKHBRv1j82feWxiHUANVQ90--gUFWGvVNP2OgQioUE2nT7TkrFfjI2c5mXmkyUhmFUkTgXNFmsjR00tg9rWNkpRnt7CTHnyFELYr9ioyBiKKxSzYecazti3nhzNhmaJNK8M_I-eDf_PiXmLP1d1tW59VsX9toawgaOZ3dkOZs-xCirPVYT0NVXaxNRXie_6vXH84p9yY-RU9rXX7el32bI8Ouqd7fkJTHNf13QgGw7dKoJZsc6tJxDyQatsi59eqMGNeJ0GA9kdl4Ocdiy3gbFSLGsdqD8Z2Tc_8725IZKjyRNeQhmeAkd-pCjAsNqVVLu61WY_nwKtPg8xKa-dSAsR6aKhC9JNYDmXimPMhkVsnEWXaQ03Jkry3h6uNfWGyNIdgvWMjBuMc7fWRsqj-Dt1-f536voJi3SrAakxvdfJf9EOdZzW9yCE564hInorAtfBEU1_iPVxl9yUKK8jXvbPk62KPITdqaxdjMBer9TKP1GFgfwQJSDz-ig" class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 x3ct3a4 xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f" href="https://howard.andrews.edu/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQ2huS0hSdVhqdDlUdlRxNXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5BkjOWCbVvfPBt-UQG2Qzdekq5ZJiuvhgZ8CkkXcAHlqBKYdNPzcIqwNbNCg_aem_wR3OBmN1NIDtZ6ebdfciwA" rel="nofollow noreferrer" role="link" style="color: rgb(0, 100, 209); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; outline: none; border-inline-width: 0px; margin-inline: 0px; text-align: inherit; border-inline-style: none; padding-inline: 0px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; font-weight: 600; list-style-type: none; box-sizing: border-box; touch-action: manipulation; background-color: transparent; display: inline; padding-bottom: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://howard.andrews.edu</a></div> <p class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s" style="margin-inline: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0.5em; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(8, 8, 9); font-size: 15px;"> This performance is proudly supported by Scott & Brenda Schalk, whose commitment to the arts helps make events like this possible.” Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:06:02 +0000 Glendale Adventist Academy in Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69083 Please join the Glendale Adventist Academy Music Department as they present "A Night in Hollywood," featuring their concert band, jazz band and chorale celebrating the most iconic sounds in Hollywood history. The concert will begin with religious music and transition to secular as the evening progresses. This is a free concert. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:41:13 +0000 Stephen Zork Reunion Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68764 <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Stephen Zork Reunion Concert: "How Can I Keep From Singing?" <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> 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.<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> The highlight will be a Celebration Reunion Choir Concert, conducted by Professor Zork, on Friday evening at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The reunion choir will also perform during second service at Pioneer Memorial Church. <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> If you’ve ever sung with Professor Zork during his 35-year tenure at Andrews, please plan to join the choir!<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> ____________________ <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Plans for the Celebration Reunion Choir events include: <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Friday, April 24 Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> 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<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Sabbath, April 25 Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> 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<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Please note: The Celebration Choir will sing for the second service only. <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> 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. <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Thank you for your support as we work to honor Professor Zork and celebrate the extraordinary community he has built over these many years.<o:p></o:p> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:25:25 +0000 Watchmen Reimagined http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68753 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. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:43:07 +0000 Andrews University Wind Symphony Spring Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67533 Americana Soundscape is a concert that will feature the music of American scenes and composers primarily from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. From the beginning with Gershwin’s lively "Strike Up the Band" all the way to the sounds of Barker’s arrangement of "Tin Pan Alley," this concert is sure to delight! Included are favorites from Henry Mancini, Aaron Copland and Cole Porter, as well as Florence Price’s "Juba Dance." <div> Join the Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, for an afternoon of toe-tapping and swaying sweet melodies on April 19, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a>.</div> <div>  </div> Repertoire (51:18 minutes) "Strike Up The Band"—George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker      Francis Aguilar Jr., graduate student conductor "The Wonderful World of Disney"—arr. John Edmondson "Beale Street Blues"—W.C. Handy, arr. Luther Henderson, adapt. David Marshall "Moon River"—Henry Mancini, arr. Michael Brown "Juba Dance"—Florence Price, trans. Jay Bocook "American Patrol"—F. W. Meacham   -Intermission-   "Hoedown" from "Rodeo"—Aaron Copland       Lymuel Ligsay, graduate student conductor "Baby Elephant Walk"—Henry Mancini, arr. John Moss "Puttin’ on the Ritz"—Irving Berlin      Andrews Brass "Cole Porter on Broadway"—Cole Porter, arr. Warren Barker "Summertime"—George Gershwin, Dubose & Dorothy Heyward & Ira Gershwin, arr. Robert Longfield "Tin Pan Alley"—arr. Warren Barker   <div> ––</div> <div>  </div> <div> Andrews University Wind Symphony</div> <div>  </div> <div> Conductor: Denisse Santos</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> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:44:26 +0000 Sunday Music Series: Dmitry Rachmanov http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67540 A sought-after performer, master class clinician, adjudicator and lecturer, Dmitry Rachmanov is chair of keyboard studies at California State University, Northridge. A proponent of Russian repertoire, his April 2014 all-Scriabin program at Carnegie Hall was described as “a poem of ecstasy” in every sense. Rachmanov is a recipient of numerous awards and is a founding member and president of the Scriabin Society of America. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:35:09 +0000 AUSO & WAUS Thank You Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67532 Please join us for the AUSO & WAUS Thank You Concert on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.   Repertoire Piano Concerto No.2, Op.18—Sergei Rachmaninov 1. Moderato 2. Adagio sostenuto 3. Allegro scherzando Ben Loenser, piano   -:-:- Intermission -:-:-   Danse Macabre—Camille Saint-Saëns   Carmen Suite No. 1—George Bizet 1. Prélude 2. Aragonaise 3. Intermezzo 4. Séguedille 5. Les dragons d'Alcala 6. Les toréadors   _________________________   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. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:19:51 +0000