Andrews University Singers Welcome Christmas

Join the Andrews University Singers and Chorale under the direction of Stephen Zork, along with members of the AU Symphony Orchestra in the annual presentation of Welcome Christmas at 7:00 p.m. this Friday evening in the Howard performing Arts Center.  Experience a garland of heartwarming carols, and choral selections that vary in style and genre from the Latin setting of O Nata Lux (Oh light of light) by English Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis to the Filipino folk setting of Umawit Kayo Sa Panginoon by Joy Nilo – sung in Tagalog language. 

The centerpiece of the Christmas concert is the joyful and radiant setting of Magnificat by J. S. Bach.  Performed in its entirety, this 30-minute work is a unique and joyful response of Mary as recorded by Luke, the New Testament Gospel author.  Magnificat is a universal celebration of hope and salvation for all people.  Moreover, Mary’s response to the news of her role in ushering in the Savior of the world is a precious and honest expression; especially for those that feel undervalued, experience oppression, and are in need of empowerment and restoration to their original God-given status.  

Welcome Christmas concludes with tasteful arrangements of enduring Christmas favorites such as “O Come, All Ye Faithful” arranged by Dan Forrest, “What Child is This?” by David McCullough, and “Silent Night” by David Schwoebel.

Free admission - a freewill offering will be received.

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, Bahamas, Bermuda and Puerto Rico.