http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Tue, 7 May 2024 00:22:00 +0000 Tue, 7 May 2024 00:22:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63293 <p> Wintley Phipps is a pastor, world-renowned vocal artist and song-writer, motivational speaker and education activist. He is the founder, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Dream Academy, Inc., a national after-school program that aims to break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration by giving children the skills and vision necessary to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Phipps' music ministry features a deep bass-baritone voice, usually singing inspirational gospel music.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:10:10 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63039 <p> With four decades of performing under their belts, Canadian Brass continues to thrill audiences around the world. Their repertoire includes the works of Renaissance and Baroque masters, classical works, marches, holiday favorites, ragtime, Dixieland, Latin, jazz, Broadway and Christian music as well as popular songs and standards. They have transformed a previously neglected group of instruments with a limited repertoire into a versatile and vital ensemble that can play everything from Gabrieli to Gershwin! Whatever the style, the music is central and performed with utmost dedication, skill and excellence.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>FREE MASTERCLASS</strong></p> <p> Canadian Brass will hold a FREE masterclass, open to the public, on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm.&nbsp; It will be held at the Howard Performing Arts Center concert hall and doors will open at 12:30 pm. Please invite your friends and family or other musicians to come attend and learn.&nbsp;</p> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:20:19 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63040 <p> As Steve Green celebrates 38 years in the Christian music industry, he remains amazed at God&rsquo;s patience and encompassing love. Green has been able to communicate the gospel in almost 50 countries around the world and looks forward to many more years with God&rsquo;s grace and strength. &ldquo;There are more songs to be written, more people who need to hear the glorious gospel of our Lord and more communities that need to be redeemed for God&rsquo;s glory,&rdquo; Steve says. &ldquo;In the end it will be clear that He alone is the hero of not only my story, but of all our stories.&rdquo;</p> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:31:14 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63038 <p> The award-winning Andrews University Singers and Chorale, conducted by Stephen Zork, collaborate with the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marc Elysee, in the 25th&nbsp;annual presentation of Welcome Christmas. The theme of the concert is &ldquo;Peace on Earth&rdquo; and is comprised of a festive garland of heartwarming and endearing sacred and secular symphonic choral works and carols. The variety of musical offerings encompass Giacomo Puccini&rsquo;s &ldquo;Gloria&rdquo; to Harry Simeon&rsquo;s choral setting of &ldquo;&rsquo;Twas the Night Before Christmas.&rdquo; Join us for this holiday concert featuring special guest soloists and presenters.</p> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:08:02 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63096 <p> Experience the vocal genius of the ten-time GRAMMY&reg; winners who laid the foundation for so many a cappella groups that followed. Considered one of the most successful a cappella groups of all time, Take 6 was formed on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. Their music integrates jazz, pop, soul and gospel with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. Take 6 continues to push the boundaries of creativity and musical genius with every new release and their continually evolving live performances.</p> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:54:49 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63037 <p> Heritage Singers is a non-profit gospel music ministry based in California with a goal to bring people closer to Jesus through praising Him through music. When founders Max and Lucy Mace began this ministry, they never thought they would still be doing this 51 years later. The Heritage Singers have had the opportunity to travel to over 80 different countries, travel over two million miles, and perform over 7,000 concerts. Max Mace believes that &ldquo;If there ever was a time to share the Good News about Jesus, it&rsquo;s now.&rdquo;</p> Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:27:49 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63036 <p> Kodachrome is a saxophone quartet of four graduate students from Arizona State University. One of the primary goals of Kodachrome is to promote contemporary underrepresented composers and provoke the general public&rsquo;s interest in concert music. Kodachrome Quartet won the gold medal in the 2023 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition&mdash;Senior Wind Division.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> PC: Brittany Anne Photography</p> Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:20:00 +0000 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/60732 <p> In anticipation of Valentine's Day, join internationally renowned tenor Charles Reid and friends from the Andrews University Department of Music in an eclectic and fun evening on the theme of love.</p> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 15:18:38 +0000