Student Involvement, Leadership & Activities

Student government, representation and activities for undergraduate students

Student government, representation and activities for graduate students

 
Over 85 student-led cultural, academic and common-interest groups

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June
16
Jun
Advent Euphonic Chorale Gala Concert
04:00 pm
Howard Performing Arts Center

The Advent Euphonic Chorale, Champions in the 12th International Choral Festival Orientale Concentus' Singapore for the Chamber and Folklore categories, was established in the year 2011. Formerly known as the Harmonic Voices, the group is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist church and uses music in its mission to spread the Gospel.

AEC's ministry extends to different parts of the Philippines as well as abroad. Countries where the group has conducted international concert tours include Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Singapore. The group participates in both religious and philanthropic events, which often includes sacred and gala concerts, hospital and school visitations, and acting as program participants in the church. 

At present, AEC comprises students and young professionals alike. To date, the group has already released three albums entitled "The Reason We Sing", "Music, A Gift From God", and “How Sweet the Sound”. Through its songs, the Advent Euphonic Chorale endeavors to reach more people and be a vessel of God's love, hope, and peace.

 

About the musical director - 

Ray Angelo "R.A." Capiendo finished his Masters of Music in Choral Conducting at St. Paul University Manila, with an academic award of Cum Laude under Dr. Eudenice Palaruan and Professor Oliver Rodriguez. He has been a member and a president of the AUP Ambassadors for almost 10 years under the leadership of Professor Ramon Lijauco Jr. He was with the concert group that won the 2011 Choir of the World title in Wales, United Kingdom and the 2006 World Choir Games in Xiamen China. 

His voice mentors include Arnie Lou Salazar-Baker and Mary Anne Lanuzo. Extending to more than singing and directing the chorus, his musical facets include playing the clarinet, having had formal lessons with Dalmacio H. Cruz. He graduated from the Adventist University of the Philippines in the year 2010 with a bachelor's degree in nursing and passed the Nursing Licensure Exam in the same year.

 

About the pianist - 

Canes June "sugar" Tortal- Martinez took her Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Piano Concentration at the Adventist University of the Phils.Her piano mentors include Dr. Rodney Abriol, Prof. Joy Pumaras, Prof. Evelyn Salibio, Prof. Erlinda Corral and the late Prof. Evelyn Ronquillo. At present she is teaching piano at Luisiana Adventist Elementary School and also an accompanist for voice students in AUP. She is also the pianist for the AUP Canticlaires, The Young Voices(Voces Iuvenis) and the 2011 Choir of the World AUP Ambassadors now The Philippine Meistersingers.

17
Jun
"From the Ukrainian Frontline with Thanks" Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center
They were professional civilian music players before the war. Today, they will present Ukrainian music culture to the American public as active duty soldiers. "Through music, we will thank the American people for resolute support in helping Ukraine restore its territory and returning peace to Europe". 
September
28
Sep
Alumni Gala
08:00 pm
HPAC

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October
26
Oct
AU Wind Symphony Fall Concert
08:00 pm
Howard Performing Arts Center

 Andrews University Wind Symphony

Conductor: Denise 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.

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November
2
Nov
AU University Choirs Fall Concert
08:00 pm
Howard Performing Arts Center

 Andrews University Singers & Chorale

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.

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7
Nov
AU Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

 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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9
Nov
Andrews Academy Concerto Night
Howard Performing Arts Center

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December
8
Dec
Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra
03:00 pm
Howard Performing Arts Center

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14
Dec
Andrews Academy Christmas Pops Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

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17
Dec
RMES Vocal Christmas Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

Join us for the Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Vocal Christmas Concert.

18
Dec
RMES Instrumental Christmas Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

Join us for the Ruth Murdoch Instrumental Christmas Concert.

February
1
Feb
AU Wind Symphony Winter Concert & SMC Brass Band
08:00 pm
Howard Performing Arts Center

Andrews University Wind Symphony

Conductor: Denise 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.

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8
Feb
AU Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition
Howard Performing Arts Center

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

22
Feb
AU Choirs "Chasing Away the Blues" concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

Andrews 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.

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28
Feb
AU Wind Symphony Vespers Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

Andrews University Wind Symphony

Conductor: Denise 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.

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March
1
Mar
AU Music Department Music Festival Concert
04:00 pm
Howard Performing Arts Center

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5
Mar
Michigan SDA Conference Band Clinic Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

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24
Mar
MSBOA Music Clinic Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association presents a concert with works from the music clinic.

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April
5
Apr
AU Choirs Spring Concert
08:30 pm
Howard Performing Arts Center

Andrews 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.

More information coming later...

10
Apr
AU Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

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.

More information coming later...

19
Apr
AU Wind Symphony Concert - WAUS Thank You Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

Andrews University Wind Symphony

Conductor: Denise 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.

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May
6
May
Andrews Academy Band and Bells Spring Concert
07:00 pm
Howard Performing Arts Center

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8
May
Andrews Academy Choral & Orchestra Spring Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center

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11
May
Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra
Howard Performing Arts Center

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Meet our Team

Darius Bridges

Assistant Dean for Student Involvement, Leadership & Activities
bridges@andrews.edu

269-471-6568