Featured Works:
S. Barber, "Overture from 'The School for Scandal'"
L. Bernstein, "Chichester Psalms"
J. Brahms, "Symphony No. 2"
J. Brahms, "Abendstandchen (Evening Serenade)

NOTE: This event features a FREE 30-min pre-concert conversation with music director and conductor Matt Aubin that opens one hour before concert start time.

Featured Guests:
Chorllennium of Southwest Michigan

TICKETS

Single Tickets on Sale Aug. 1

Adult: Zone A $42, Zone B $25.25 
Youth*: Zone A $21, Zone B $12.75 
Processing fees included in price.
*Youth: ages 6–17 years

EVENT SCHEDULE
1:30 p.m.—Doors Open
2 p.m.—FREE Pre-concert Conversation with Maestro Aubin (30 min)
3 p.m.—Concert (90 min)

Daniel Quinn will perform a solo classical guitar concert on October 18th. The program will include Grand Solo by Fernando Sor, Haru no Umi by Michio Miyagi, Capriccio Diabolico by Mario Castlenuovo-Tedesco, Le Decameron Negro by Leo Brouwer, Wind Color Vector by Takashi Yoshimatsu, and others works. 

DATE CHANGE!

Please note the date and time change for this concert.

The Howard Center Presents: Marc Élysée and Cristian Neacsu concert, originally scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at 7 p.m., has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

New Date & Time:
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 7:30 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored for the new date.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Howard Performing Arts Center for this special performance.

Marc Élysée is a French-born professional musician whose distinguished career encompasses violin performance, music education and orchestral conducting. Currently serving as associate professor of music and conductor of the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, Élysée combines extensive musical training with a deep commitment to developing students as accomplished musicians, thoughtful collaborators and dependable leaders.

Joining Élysée and the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is acclaimed violinist Cristian Neacsu, who will perform Camille Saint-Saëns’ "Violin Concerto No. 3." The program will also feature Antonin Dvořák’s "Symphony No.9, Op. 95, 'From the New World.'" Cristian Neacsu performs on a remarkable 1792 Venetian violin crafted by Pietro Valentino Novello.

Andrews University Choirs

Interim Conductor: Brenton Offenback

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...

Andrews University Wind Symphony

Conductor: Denisse Santos-Gooden

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.

Repertoire:
 

Beyond the Horizon - Rossano Galante 

Under Western Skies - Kevin McKee

I. Sundown
II. Sunup - High Noon

(Luke Mularczyk and Valeria Trevino, Trumpet Soloists)

The Irish Washerwoman - Leroy Anderson

Killer Tango - Sonny Kompanek

(Andrews Brass)

Courtly Airs & Dances - Ron Nelson

I. Intrada
IV. Saltarello (Italy)
V. Sarabande (Spain)
VI. Allemande (Germany)

April in Paris - Vernon Duke, arr. Rick Stitzel 

(Jazz Ensemble)

-Intermission-

Olympic Fanfare - John Williams, arr. James Curnow

Danzon No. 2 - Arturo Márquez, trans. Oliver Nickel

Variations on a Korean Folk Song - John Barnes Chance

Arabian Dances - Roland Barrett 

(Oscar Flores, undergraduate student conductor)

The Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa, arr. Keith Brion

(65:50 minutes)

Pianist Chi Yong Yun has been hailed by audiences and critics alike as an artist of rare poetic insight and pianistic brilliance. Dr. Yun’s performances as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician has received critical acclaim throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Born in Seoul, Korea, Dr. Yun moved to the United States at the age of six where she continued her musical studies. An avid pedagogue, teaching has been an important and substantial part of Dr. Yun’s career.  She has given master classes throughout the US and worldwide and is currently Professor of Music and Director of Keyboard Studies at Andrews University.

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.

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Christmas Extravaganza

Join the Andrews University Department of Music for an unforgettable Christmas Extravaganza to welcome the season! This event will feature the University Singers and Chorale under the direction of Brenton Offenback, the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Marc Elysée, the Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos, as well as students from the piano studio of Chi Yun and string ensembles from the studio of Carla Trynchuk. 

Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. or for a repeat performance Sunday afternoon, December 6 at 4:00 p.m.

More information coming later...

Christmas Extravaganza

Join the Andrews University Department of Music for an unforgettable Christmas Extravaganza to welcome the season! This event will feature the University Singers and Chorale under the direction of Brenton Offenback, the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Marc Elysée, the Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos, as well as students from the piano studio of Chi Yun and string ensembles from the studio of Carla Trynchuk. 

Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. or for a repeat performance Sunday afternoon, December 6 at 4:00 p.m.

More information coming later...

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...

Andrews University Choirs

Interim Conductor: Brenton Offenback

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...

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...

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Feel the buzz, thrill and chancy emotions of contemporary music.  This program showcases the contemporary works of budding artists from Andrews University, as well as music composed by faculty members.

Nerva and Robenson Altino, known as the Altino Brothers, are acclaimed virtuoso pianists celebrated for their exceptional technique, distinctive musical style, and inspiring life story. Their journey began when their father, Jean Lecome Altino, left Haiti in search of a better future, eventually bringing his family to the United States, where he nurtured his sons’ love of music through piano lessons and exposure to classical masterpieces. The brothers received advanced musical training from respected teachers and earned master’s degrees in piano performance from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music in 2001 after years of intensive practice and dedication. Beyond their solo careers, they co-founded the Altino Brothers’ Chorale, a large and acclaimed ensemble known for performing both classical and contemporary sacred music. Their performances blend classical, jazz, gospel, and Caribbean influences, earning praise at major venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, as well as appearances on national television.

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Jason Gresl, clarinet, and Lara Turner, cello, are joined by special guests in a delightful program of sentimental works, highlighting the luscious sounds of clarinet blending with string quartet. This program features the music of Ruth Gipps and Johannes Brahms.

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.

More information coming later...

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...