Celebration Choir Concerts Honoring Stephen Zork

In honor of 35 years of service to Andrews University

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!

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.