Andrews University Wind Symphony Winter Concert

Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Howard Performing Arts Center

The Andrews University Wind Symphony Winter Concert takes place on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center (Photo by Anthony Isensee, University Communication student photographer)

On Saturday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m., the Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Byron Graves, will partner with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band, under the direction of their new conductor Mark Hollandsworth, for the Wind Symphony Winter Concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center.

The Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band will perform “Fanfare” from “La Peri” by Paul Dukas, “Emblem of Freedom March” by Karl King and “Dances from Terpsichore” by Michael Praetorius. In addition to these pieces they will also play “Nimrod” from “Enigma Variations” by Edward Elgar and “Fiesta” by Philip Sparke.

Following the intermission, the Andrews University Wind Symphony will perform several classic works for band, including Joseph Jenkins’ exuberant “American Overture for Band,” Gustav Holst’s seminal “First Suite in Eb,” and Oliver Nickel’s transcription of “Danzón No. 2,” a contemporary classical work by Mexican composer Arturo Márquez inspired by Cuban dance rhythms.

They will also perform Frank Ticheli’s lush arrangement of the folk song “Shenandoah” and a lullaby, “Song for My Children,” by Andrew Boysen Jr.

Tickets for this event can be purchased at howard.andrews.edu and are $6 for general seating and $4 for students and seniors. There is a two-ticket limit if purchasing with a student ID.

For additional information, contact the Howard box office at 269-471-3560. For a full season schedule of events at the Howard Performing Arts Center, visit howard.andrews.edu.