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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Tue, 4 Nov 2025 08:22:00 +0000 Tue, 4 Nov 2025 08:22:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Sunday Music Series: Junqi Sophie Tang http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67535 Junqi Sophie Tang, Assistant Professor of Music at Western Michigan University and has previously served on the violin faculty of the University of Toledo School of Music, and was invited to serve on a distinguished panel of judges for the 2022 New York Laureate International Music Competition and 2021 Hong Kong International Violin Competition & Chamber Music Competition. She is the founder and artistic director of the Hantong International Summer Music Festival as well as the music director of the Cincinnati Music and Arts Society. She has been a First Prize winner in the 2021 Golden State International Music Competition, 2019 Hong Kong International Music Festival, and an excellence in performance award at the 2016 Schoenfeld International String Competition. Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Andrews University Choir Fall Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67521 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, South Africa, Bahamas, Bermuda and Puerto Rico. More information coming later... Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:29:00 +0000 Andrews University Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67522 Embark on a formidable musical odyssey on Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Howard Performing Arts Center. The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra—under the direction of Marc Élysée—will present two of the most iconic works of the 20th century with Jean Sibelius’ violin concerto, featuring Mailyn Iribar, previous winner of the Young Artist Competition, and "The Planets" by Gustav Holst. Join us on this epic voyage through the delicate fabric of human emotions and the colossal forces at play in our solar system. Doors open at 7 p.m.; program starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at <a data-outlook-id="05c5908c-70b0-4348-a891-1532c17883aa" href="https://howard.andrews.edu/">https://howard.andrews.edu/</a>.   <h3> Repetoire</h3> "Concerto in D Minor" for Violin and Orchestra Op. 47     by Jean Sibelius       Mailyn Iribar, violin I.   Allegro moderato II.  Adagio di molto III. Allegro, ma non tanto   -:-:- Intermission -:-:-   "The Planets, Op. 32"   by Gustav Holst 1. Mars, the Bringer of War (Allegro) 2. Venus, the Bringer of Peace (Adagio) 3. Mercury, the Winged Messenger (Vivace) 4. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (Allegro giocoso) 5. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (Adagio) 6. Uranus, the Magician (Allegro) 7. Neptune, the Mystic (Andante – Allegretto)   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, 30 Oct 2025 14:52:38 +0000 Wind Symphony Fall Concert: Echoes of Majesty http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67520 "Echoes of Majesty" is a concert of works that depict majestic places. Through this musical journey, you will experience the majesty of noble monuments, grandiose forests, lofty mountains and spacious cathedrals. Beginning with a rousing fanfare by Jack Stamp, the first half of the concert continues with Salfelder’s "Cathedrals," an homage to the brass ensembles for which Gabrieli composed in Italy in the 16th century, to be performed from cathedral balconies. "Cathedral Grove" by Buckley paints a musical landscape of the largest trees in the world, and Boysen’s "Klang" is a depiction of sounds created by building materials from a majestic concert hall. We end the first half with Wagner’s familiar "Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral." The second half of the concert begins with Camphouse’s "La Cathedrale Resiliente," an homage to the rebuilding of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris after the fire of 2019. "The Lincoln Imp," arranged by Grauer, is a fun depiction of the gargoyles that adorn ancient cathedrals, while Colgrass’ "Old Churches" employs unique sounds that resemble distant church bells. We end the concert with Rossano Galante’s "Cathedral Mountain," a depiction of the grandeur and beauty of nature. Join us for an exciting evening of sounds that will evoke the feeling of having visited majestic places around the world. Repertoire "Cenotaph" - Jack Stamp (1:45) "Cathedrals" - Kathryn Salfelder (6:15)      Francis Aguilar Jr., Graduate Student Conductor "Cathedral Grove" - Robert Buckley (3:06) "Klang" - Andrew Boysen (5:00) "Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral" - Richard Wagner/Trans. Lucien Cailliet (6:15) Intermission "La Cathedrale Resiliente" - Mark Camphouse (8:45) "The Lincoln Imp" - Joseph Clouder/Mark Grauer (2:28) "Old Churches" - Michael Colgrass (5:19) "Cathedral Mountain" - Rossano Galante (5:43)   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. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:53:42 +0000 SMS: Jason Marquez & Tyler Ninalga http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67534 What began six years ago, when they were music majors at Andrews University, has grown into a dynamic and enduring musical partnership. Jason Marquez (clarinet) and Tyler Ninalga (piano) return to the Howard Performing Arts Center—the very stage where their journey as a duo first began. Now pursuing their master’s degrees in music performance at East Texas A&M University, Jason and Tyler bring a program filled with artistry, energy and storytelling, built over years of musical partnership. Don’t miss this homecoming performance. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:56:43 +0000 Alumni Gala http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67519 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:54:52 +0000 AU Symphony Orchestra: WAUS Thank You Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65256 Program:  Rhosymedre—Vaughan Williams (orch. Arnold Foster) Pavane pour une infante défunte—Ravel Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54—Schumann Chi Yong Yun, piano I.    Allegro affetuoso II.   Intermezzo. Andantino grazioso III. Allegro vivace -:-:- Intermission -:-:- Romeo & Juliet Overture—Tchaikovsky Psalm 150—Franck The Heavens Are Telling—Haydn Prof. Stephen Zork, conductor Kaitlin Nelson, soprano; Jon Clough, tenor; David Ashley, bass Andrews University Singers   Chi Yong Yun, pianist Pianist Chi Yong Yun has been hailed by audiences and critics alike as an artist of rare poetic insight and pianistic brilliance. Yun’s performances as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician have received critical acclaim throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Born in Seoul, Korea, Yun moved to the United States at the age of six, where she continued her musical studies.  The top prizewinner of numerous international and national competitions, Yun received her Bachelor and Master of Music degrees and performer’s diploma on full scholarship from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music as a Thomson Star Fellow, studying under Karen Shaw, Edmund Battersby and Menahem Pressler. She received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree under Ian Hobson at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Yun has performed in international music festivals such as Aspen, Atlantic, Folgarida, International Keyboard Institute and Festival, DPS, Shandelee, Prague, Montecito, Taeurueng, Oregon and InterHarmony International Music Festival. She has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Philharmonic, Camerata, SunnySide, Beaverton and the Folgarida Festival Orchestra. As a recitalist and active collaborative musician, she has performed throughout the U.S., Prague, Italy, Austria, Germany, Hong Kong, Philippines and South Korea. An avid pedagogue, teaching has been an important and substantial part of Yun’s career. She has given master classes throughout the U.S. and worldwide and is currently professor of music and director of keyboard studies at Andrews University. Prior to Andrews University, she has also held teaching positions at Indiana University, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, and Illinois Wesleyan University. Yun serves as a faculty-artist at numerous international music festivals and workshops and as an adjudicator for piano competitions in the United States and worldwide.    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, 17 Apr 2025 17:03:43 +0000 Andrews University Wind Symphony Spring Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65257 "Scenes of Summer" is the theme of the upcoming Wind Symphony spring concert. As the semester draws to an end, we begin to think about warmer days, celebrations and festivals, and for some students, going home. This concert celebrates all things summer, featuring pieces such as "Summer Dances" by Brian Balmages, "As Summer Was Just Beginning" by Larry Daehn and the fun march "The Purple Carnival" arranged by Frank Erickson. This concert is unique in that it features some of our student composers. Carlos Lugo will debut his "Danza Fantástica," a piece for piano and wind symphony, in this world premiere performance. Also debuting a world premier is Naomi Pelayo Cang with her piece, "Mi Hogar Querido." The first half of our concert will conclude with Yohance Mack’s "Take My Hand, Precious Lord," a piece composed for the unveiling of the new Martin Luther King Jr. monuments in Benton Harbor and St Joseph, MI. Repertoire "A Celebration Fanfare" – Alfred Reed  "Danza Fantástica" – Carlos Lugo     Carlos Lugo, Piano "Mi Hogar Querido" – Naomi Pelayo Cang "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" – Yohance Mack   Intermission "The Purple Carnival" – Harry Alford, arr. Frank Erickson     Francis Aguilar Jr., Graduate Student Conductor "Summer Dances" – Brian Balmages     Earlon Cornwall, Graduate Student Conductor Percussion Ensemble Feature "As Summer Was Just Beginning" – Larry Daehn     Janelle Dobson, Graduate Student Conductor "The Stars and Stripes – John Philip Sousa   <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> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:35:15 +0000