The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is presenting its annual Young Artist Competition concert featuring this year Jonathan Clough, tenor, and Aiko Ayla, piano, as well as violinists Nikolaz Feliciano and Claire Yang. These talented students from the Department of Music at Andrews University will perform some of the most beautiful and challenging works of the symphony's repertoire. 

Join us on this unique evening of virtuosity and elegance, and enjoy the music of Clara Schumann, W. A. Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Donizetti and Tchaikovsky. 

We are happy to offer this concert to our community free of charge, but patrons will have the opportunity to support the students of the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, as they are currently raising funds for their music tour to California this coming March.

Program

“Meine Seele ist erschüttert”—L. V. Beethoven

from "Christ on the Mount of Olives"

Jonathan Clough, tenor

Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64—F. Mendelssohn

"Mvt. 1 Allegro molto appassionato"

Nikolaz Feliciano, violin

 “Ich baue ganz auf deine Stärke”—W. A. Mozart

from "The Abduction from the Seraglio"

Jonathan Clough, tenor

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Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 7—Clara Schumann

"Mvt. 3 Finale: Allegro non troppo"

Aiko Ayala, piano

“Una furtiva lagrima”—G. Donizetti

from "The Elixir of Love"

Jonathan Clough, tenor

Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35—P. Mendelssohn

"Mvt. 1 Allegro moderato—Moderato assai"

Claire Yang, violin

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.

Please join us for a vespers concert featuring the Great Lakes Academy Chamber Singers and Handbell Choir directed by Michael Sandvik.

Please join us for an evening of worship as the Music & Worship Conference 2026 at Andrews University culminates in a musical concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening. The concert, entitled “Lift Every Voice,” will feature artists Marena Clunie, Nicholas Zork, K-Anthony, the Deliverance Mass Choir, the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra, Kingdom Voyagers, the Seminary Chorus, Jillian Lawrence, and Combined Conference Musicians.

We’re excited to be hosting An Acoustic Evening With Sidewalk Prophets this spring.

In partnership with Great Big Family Productions, we’re hosting a night built around connection, stories, and songs. Because this is a small acoustic experience, seating is limited and will move quickly. If you or someone you know is planning to attend, we encourage you to get seats while they’re still available.

The Howard Performing Arts Center is pleased to be able to host Sidewalk Prophets at our venue, however, all tickets will be sold online. Please click on the "Buy Tickets" link to purchase your ticket or use the link below.

https://swp-acoustic26-berriensprings.eventbrite.com

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...

Violinist Carla Trynchuk and pianist Elena Braslavsky will be performing a recital including works by Beethoven, Debussy, and the Jewish Ukrainian composer Meitus.  Trynchuk, faculty at Andrews University, has performed internationally as soloist and recitalist in more than 15 countries.  Braslavsky, formerly a faculty member at The Juilliard School and the Mannes School of Music, currently serves on the piano faculty of the Mozarteum University of Salzburg.  Trynchuk and Braslavsky were classmates together at The Juilliard School.

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.

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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.

Kevin Anthony Fowler is a Jamaican-Canadian contemporary Christian singer and songwriter.  In 2024, K-Anthony celebrated his most recent Juno Award – Canada’s equivalent of a Grammy – for Gospel Contemporary album of the year. Influenced by the island music, you can hear his love of Reggae, R&B and the sounds of his teenage years of bands such as Boys II Men. K-Anthony’s career is buoyed by faith, resilience, and the deep-rooted values of his upbringing. The underlying theme of K-Anthony’s music is his love for God and hope for the future in his return.

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’s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise.

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.

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...

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’s mission is to inspire hope, bridge cultural gaps, and create sustainable opportunities for those in need.

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.

A sought-after performer, master class clinician, adjudicator and lecturer, Dr. Dmitry Rachmanov is Chair of Keyboard Studies at California State University, Northridge.  A proponent of Russian repertoire, his April 2014 all-Scriabin program at Carnegie Hall was described as “a poem of ecstasy” in every sense. Rachmanov is a recipient of numerous awards, and a founding member and President of the Scriabin Society of America.

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...

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!

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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.

What happens when two world-class artists join forces? An unforgettable evening of music. Join internationally renowned tenor, Charles Reid and the incomparable pianist, Chi Yong Yun as they explore the magic of song.