Andrews University Wind Symphony Vespers Concert

On Friday, Mar. 4, at 7:30 p.m.

Andrews University Wind Symphony performs in the Howard Performing Arts Center (Photo by Dawson Par)

The annual Andrews University Wind Symphony Vespers Concert will take place on Friday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center. The performance is a part of the Andrews University Music Festival and will feature a wide variety of inspirational sacred music for wind band.

The concert will include music of reflection and mourning (“One Life Beautiful” by Julie Giroux and “Blessed Are They” transcribed by Barbara Beuhlman from Brahms’ Requiem), music of praise and thanksgiving (“Simple Gifts” by Frank Ticheli and “Exultate” by Samuel Hazo), music from African-American and folk hymn traditions (“Reluctant Joys” by Brant Karrick and “Variants on a Shaped-Note Tune” by Johnnie Vinson), and music envisioning large spiritual vistas both natural and manmade (“Beyond the Horizon” by Rossano Galante and “Canterbury Chorale” by Jan van der Roost).

Two student conductors, Jason Marquez and Cyril Punay, will be featured, along with a guest appearance by the Andrews University Singers under the direction of Stephen Zork.

Admission is free. Audience members in attendance will be required to wear a mask. 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.