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

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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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

More information coming later...

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.

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.