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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:02:00 +0000 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:02:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Andrews University Sesquicentennial Gala http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66718 You are cordially invited to the Andrews University Sesquicentennial Gala: Andrews in our Hearts. Join us in celebrating the University’s 150th anniversary with fine dining and entertainment.    Hors d'oeuvres will begin at 5:30 p.m., with a served-dinner at 6:30 p.m..     RSVP by Feb. 13, 2025.   Ticket cost is $75. All proceeds will benefit the Andrews University International Student Fund.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Where: Palais Royale (105 W. Colfax Ave., South Bend, IN)<o:p></o:p>   When: Feb. 23, 2025 <o:p></o:p> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:30:00 +0000 Sunday Music Series: Euclid Quartet http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65516 The EUCLID QUARTET enjoys one of the most highly regarded reputations of any chamber ensemble of its generation. Devoted to presenting the highest quality chamber music to audiences, these seasoned teaching artists have captivated audiences and critics ranging from Carnegie Hall to school classrooms to radio and television broadcasts performing to enthusiastic acclaim throughout the country.  Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000 AU Choirs "Chasing Away the Blues" Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65250 Andrews University Singers<o:p></o:p> Conductor: Stephen Zork<o:p></o:p> 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.<o:p></o:p> <span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">More information coming later...<o:p></o:p> Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000 AU Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Competition http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65252 Young Artist Competition Concert Feb. 8, 2025, 8 p.m. Free admission  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. Program: Variations on a Rococo Theme…………..….P. I. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Colin Cha, cello Piano Concerto No. 3 Mvt. 1…………….……L. v. Beethoven (1770-1827) Jonathan Clough, soloist Piano Concerto No. 5 Mvt. 2…………….……C. Saint Saëns (1835-1921) Jonathan Watson, soloist Piano Concerto No. 1 Mvt. 1………………………..J. Brahms (1833-1897) Carlos Lugo, soloist Meet the performers: Colin Cha is a fourth-year student majoring in Music BSM on the pre-medicine track. Although he began playing the cello at the age of 8 (and before that, the piano at age 5), he didn’t begin his journey at Andrews in the music department. Starting with psychology as a freshman, Colin found that he loved his chemistry classes and quickly switched to biochemistry. But amidst all the fascinating things he learned as a biochemistry major, he still felt that something was missing. Once a dedicated cellist in high school who made it to the top orchestra in the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra, the TMEA All-Region and All-State orchestras, and placing 1st in the Dallas Symphonic Festival, 1st in the TMTA Concerto Competition, and 2nd in the Collin County Young Artist Competition, he finally decided to bring back his old passion: making music. He has thoroughly enjoyed his last two years studying music and though he still plans to study medicine, he will never forget the joy of being a part of the music department at Andrews. When he’s not in the practice room, you can find Colin rock climbing, making delicious coffee, reading a Charlie Brown cartoon, or indulging in a thought-provoking movie. Jonathan Clough was born in Washington state but raised in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Jonathan Clough has been making music from a very young age. Despite inheriting both his father’s penchant for singing and his mother’s pianistic talents, Jonathan planned to go into either physics or mathematics until his junior year of high school, where under the mentorship of his amazing choir director Carrie VanDenburgh he decided to pursue his dream of being a musician. Jonathan is working towards a BM in vocal performance, but is also an active participant in the piano department as both a soloist and accompanist, where he studies under the tutelage of the brilliant Dr. Chi Yong Yun. He is also active in a number of community ventures, such as serving as church accompanist for Cassopolis United Methodist Church, singing tenor in the South Bend Chamber Singers, and collaborating as a music director and pianist at the GhostLight Theatre. After undergrad, Jonathan plans to pursue a master’s degree in vocal performance in order to help fulfill his dream of being an opera singer. Jonathan Watson began piano lessons at the age of 7 under the instruction of Janelle Poull and continued his studies with her until graduating from Escondido Adventist Academy in 2017 with an Honors Diploma. During these years, he reached level 7 in Certificate of Merit in piano. Jonathan began his studies at Andrews University in the fall of 2017 and has had the honor of studying piano with Dr. Chi Yong Yun, who has molded him to the musician and person that he is today. In spring 2022, Jonathan received both a Bachelor of Arts in Music (Piano) degree and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree from Andrews University. Since fall 2022, Jonathan has been pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Music (Piano) at Andrews University, under further instruction from Dr. Yun. Jonathan plans to graduate in fall 2025 and continue to perform, teach, and grow as a musician. Some of Jonathan’s favorite pastimes are reading, and watching Dr. Who, among many other things. Carlos Lugo was born in Coro, Venezuela. He started his music studies in Escuela de Música Elias David Curiel at the age of 11. His first piano lessons were imparted by Professor Wendy Revilla. At the age of 17, he moved to Ecuador to continue his piano studies with Maestra Natalia Kovalenko. Carlos has participated in Montecito Festival in California, and Interharmony Music Festival in Italy, where he was granted the privilege of performing in masterclasses and concerts. He was one of the winners of the annual Young Artist Competition 2022 at Andrews University soloing with the Andrews University Symphony orchestra in a performance of. Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.1 in C major. Currently, he is a recipient of the Dare to Dream scholarship at Andrews University as a student of Dr. Chi Yong Yun’s piano studio. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:57:49 +0000 Howard Center Presents: The King's Singers http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65495 LAST MINUTE STEALS! STUDENT TICKETS for students in elementary school through college/university are now $10. Get your ticket to come and listen to The King's Singers.   England’s premier choral ensemble has long had an unsurpassed tradition of vocal music with roots in both religious and secular singing.  Setting the gold standard in acapella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over 50 years, the King’s Singers are renowned for their unrivaled technique, musicianship and versatility, which stem from both the group’s rich heritage and its drive to bring an extraordinary range of new and unique works, collaborations and recordings to life. They consistently delight audiences around the world with their incomparable musicianship, wit and charm. There will also be a vocal masterclass by The King's Singers from 4–5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at the Howard Performing Arts Center concert hall.  The masterclass is open to the public and is FREE of charge. Later, come back for the concert at 7 p.m. Tickets for the concert are available at our website or by calling us at 269-471-3560. See you there! Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:43:20 +0000 Howard Center Presents: SELAH http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65494 Selah, a contemporary Christian vocal trio, became known for transforming old Christian hymns into songs with a more modern style, complete with powerful vocals and beautiful harmonies. Having sold over 4 million records, won 11 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and had over 900 million streams across all digital music platforms, they are now working on their 22nd album in 27 years of performing. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:10:49 +0000 AU Wind Symphony Winter Concert & SMC Brass Band http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65249 Of Legend and Lore: Traditions & Cinematic Stories  Time-honored traditions and cinematic stories are the theme of this exciting “Of Legends and Lore” musical evening with the Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) Brass Band and the Andrews University Wind Symphony. Under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth, the SMC Brass Band will present music that represents Scottish and Welsh traditions and legends and lore. The traditional Brass Band sounds and unique instruments are sure to please. In the second half of the concert, the Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos, will present a series of cinematic stories including "An American Symphony" from "Mr. Holland’s Opus," "Gabriel’s Oboe" from "The Mission" and themes from "How to Train Your Dragon." Join us for this dramatic evening of traditions and cinematic stories on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at 8 p.m.   Repertoire 1. Dragons’ Rise—Matthew Hall 2. David of the White Rock—Traditional, arr. Philip Sparke 3. Airs and Dances—Alan Fernie I. Pesante II. Lento e Teneramente III. Sensato Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band Mark Hollandsworth, Director   Intermission   4. An American Symphony—arr. Paul Lavender 5. How to Train Your Dragon—John Powell/arr. Bertrand Moren 6. Gabriel’s Oboe—arr. Robert Longfield 7. Midway March—John Williams 8. An American in Paris—George Gershwin/arr. John Krance   Andrews University Wind Symphony Denisse Santos, Director     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. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 08:28:02 +0000 Sunday Music Series: Hein Jung & Chi Yong Yun http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65515 Join soprano Hein Jung and pianist Chi Yong Yun as they perform some of Schubert’s greatest lieder and solo piano works in an afternoon Schubertiade concert. Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000