Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Thu, 2 Apr 2026 07:24:00 +0000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 07:24:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Andrews University Choirs Spring Concert https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67531 <p> <strong>&ldquo;Unsealed: Life Triumphant!&rdquo; Andrews University&rsquo;s Easter Choral Concert Featuring Masterworks by Bach and Britten</strong></p> <p> The Andrews University Singers and Chorale invite the community to a special Easter Choral Concert on Saturday, April 4 at 8:30 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center.&nbsp; The concert will feature two profound and contrasting sacred works: &ldquo;Christ lag in Todesbanden&rdquo; by Johann Sebastian Bach, and &ldquo;Rejoice in the Lamb&rdquo; by Benjamin Britten.</p> <p> This inspiring program explores themes of resurrection, joy, and spiritual reflection from Baroque, 20th-century, and 21<sup>st</sup>-century musical voices.</p> <p> Under the direction of Stephen Zork, this performance also serves as the graduate choral conducting recital of Jahaziel Gutierrez, marking an important milestone in his musical studies. Gutierrez will lead a chamber orchestra selected from the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra joined by organists Kenneth Logan and Brenton Offenbach. Community members are warmly encouraged to support Gutierrez and the university choirs in the student-led program that celebrates the Easter season with depth, beauty, and artistry.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Event Details:&nbsp;</p> <p> Saturday, April 4&nbsp;</p> <p> 8:30 p.m.&nbsp;</p> <p> Howard Performing Arts Center&nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Contact the Howard Performing Arts Center <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu/">https://howard.andrews.edu/</a></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> ___________________</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>Andrews University Singers</strong></p> <p> <strong>Conductor: Stephen Zork</strong></p> <p> 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, South Africa, Bahamas, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.</p> <p> More information coming later ...</p> Sat, Apr 04, 2026 08:30 pm -0400 Howard Center Presents: The Collingsworth Family https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67545 <p> The Collingsworth Family is a southern gospel group started by Phil and Kim Collingsworth and features their family as the group. Their ministry and music tours have reached all over the United States as well as internationally. Excitement, family-emphasis and musical excellence are what you can expect when you come to The Collingsworth Family concert. Phil and Kim&rsquo;s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise.</p> <p> <strong>The Howard Performing Arts Center is pleased to be able to host the Collingsworth Family at our venue; however, all tickets will be sold online. Please click on the tickets link to purchase your ticket.</strong></p> Wed, Apr 08, 2026 07:00 pm -0400 AUSO & WAUS Thank You Concert https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67532 <p> Please join us for the AUSO &amp; WAUS Thank You Concert on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:30 pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> <br /> <u><strong>Repertoire</strong></u></p> <p> Piano Concerto No.2, Op.18 - Sergei Rachmaninov</p> <p> 1. Moderato</p> <p> 2. Adagio sostenuto</p> <p> 3. Allegro scherzando</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <em>Ben Loenser, piano</em></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>-:-:- Intermission​ -:-:-</strong>​</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Danse Macabre - Camille Saint-Sa&euml;ns</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Carmen Suite No. 1 - George Bizet</p> <p> 1. Pr&eacute;lude</p> <p> 2. Aragonaise</p> <p> 3. Intermezzo</p> <p> 4. S&eacute;guedille</p> <p> 5. Les dragons d'Alcala</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;&ensp;6. Les tor&eacute;adors</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> _________________________</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>Andrews University Symphony Orchestra</strong></p> <p> <strong>Conductor: Marc &Eacute;lys&eacute;e</strong></p> <p> <em>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.</em></p> <p> More information coming later...</p> Thu, Apr 09, 2026 07:30 pm -0400 Watchmen Reimagined https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68753 <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:30.0pt"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Verdana&quot;,sans-serif;color:black">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&rsquo;s mission is to inspire hope, bridge cultural gaps, and create sustainable opportunities for those in need.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:30.0pt"> <span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Verdana&quot;,sans-serif;color:black; background:yellow">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.</span><o:p></o:p></p> Sat, Apr 11, 2026 08:30 pm -0400