Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:02:00 +0000 Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:02:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Howard Center Presents: Moanin' Frogs http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65493 <p> Featuring all six saxophones from soprano to bass, The Moanin&rsquo; Frogs are unique on today&rsquo;s chamber music landscape. Conservatory trained and entertainment minded, their dynamic and technically precise performances of classical, ragtime, jazz and pop delight fans across the world.</p> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:57:19 +0000 Howard Center Presents: Ensemble 4.1 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65492 <p> Four wind soloists, keen to chamber music, and one pianist devote themselves to this still undiscovered wonderful musical genre. Critics have praised ensemble 4.1 as having an intoxicating atmosphere on stage and an exceptional communicative power that reaches their audience. Their music ranges from Mozart and Beethoven to rarely played compositions from the turn of the 19th to the 20th century.</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:24:19 +0000 POSTPONED: Howard Center Presents: Phil Keaggy http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65491 <p> CONCERT POSTPONED! Due to circumstances beyond our control, we need to reschedule the Phil Keaggy concert currently advertised for Oct. 6, 2024,<strong>&nbsp;to April 6, 2025.</strong></p> <p> We thank you for your patience as we confirmed this new date. We look forward to having Phil Keaggy with us this coming spring 2025. Check out Phil Keaggy's Facebook page to see what he is currently working on.&nbsp;</p> <p> <strong style="font-size: 12px;">Artist: Phil Keaggy&nbsp;</strong></p> <p> One of the most admired guitarists in music today, Phil Keaggy continues to delight audiences all over the US, performing primarily acoustic shows and occasional concerts with a band. Aware that God gave him a calling to deliver the Gospel through his music, Phil has been grateful to do just that for the last 40 years, and will hopefully continue to do so.</p> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:41:50 +0000 Howard Center Presents: LOTUS Quartet http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65490 <p> <strong>SPECIAL OFFER FOR STUDENTS &amp; FACULTY&mdash;$5 TICKETS</strong></p> <p> Embark on a musical journey with the LOTUS Quartet, an extraordinary saxophone ensemble composed of four elite students from Arizona State University. Infusing passion and innovation into every note, the LOTUS Quartet captivates audiences with a harmonious blend of classical elegance, contemporary flair and the dynamic energy that defines their unique sound. This year they added to their accomplishments, winning gold in the Senior Wind Division of the 2024 Fischoff National Chamber Competition.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <em><strong>Repertoire:</strong></em></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Gabriel Piern&eacute; (1863-1937) - Introduction et Variations sur une Ronde Populaire (1934) (8&rsquo;)<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> John Fitz Rogers (1963-) - Prodigal Child (2004) (10&rsquo;)<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Takuma Itoh (1984-) - Sunburnt (2017) (8&rsquo;)<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Joel Love (1980-) - In Memoriam (2015) (12&rsquo;)<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> I. Threnody<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> II. Adieu<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Fernande Decruck (1896-1954) - Variations Saxophoniques (1939)<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">I. ​Andante espressivo (1')</span><br /> <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">II. Stesso Tempo, molto espressivo e sostenuto (1')</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">V. Allegro moderato energico (1')</span><br /> <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">VI. Allegro ma non troppo (1')</span><br /> <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">X. Moderato e senza rigore, molto espressivo (2')</span><br /> <span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">XII. Fugue - Allegro moderato con ritmo (2')</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"> <b><i><span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Intermission (15&rsquo;)</span><o:p></o:p></i></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Clint Bleil (1994-) - The Jig (2018) (4')<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> GianCarlo Lay (2003-) - Rush Hour (2024) (4')<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Jennifer Higdon (1962-) Short Stories (1996)<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Chase (4')<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Lullaby (4')<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Chick Corea (1941-2021) - Spain (1998) (5') arr. Naomu Soeda&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Guillermo Lago (1960-) - Ciudades: K&ouml;ln (2011) (4')<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> &nbsp;<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Gordon Goodwin (1954-) - Diffusion (2006)<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> IV. Hip Hop (4')<o:p></o:p></p> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:53:16 +0000 Advent Euphonic Chorale Gala Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/65236 <p> The Advent Euphonic Chorale, champions in the 12th International Choral Festival Orientale Concentus, Singapore for the chamber and folklore categories, was established in the year 2011. Formerly known as the Harmonic Voices, the group is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist church and uses music in its mission to spread the Gospel.</p> <p> AEC's ministry extends to different parts of the Philippines as well as abroad. Countries where the group has conducted international concert tours include Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and Singapore. The group participates in both religious and philanthropic events, which often include sacred and gala concerts, hospital and school visitations, and acting as program participants in the church.&nbsp;</p> <p> At present, AEC comprises students and young professionals alike. To date, the group has already released three albums, entitled &quot;The Reason We Sing,&quot; &quot;Music, A Gift From God,&quot; and &ldquo;How Sweet the Sound.&rdquo; Through its songs, the Advent Euphonic Chorale endeavors to reach more people and be a vessel of God's love, hope and peace.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <em><strong>About the musical director:</strong></em></p> <p> <strong>Ray Angelo &quot;R.A.&quot; Capiendo</strong> finished his Masters of Music in choral conducting at St. Paul University Manila, with an academic award of <em>cum laude</em> under Eudenice Palaruan and Professor Oliver Rodriguez. He has been a member and a president of the AUP Ambassadors for almost 10 years under the leadership of Professor Ramon Lijauco Jr. He was with the concert group that won the 2011 Choir of the World title in Wales, United Kingdom and the 2006 World Choir Games in Xiamen, China.&nbsp;</p> <p> His voice mentors include Arnie Lou Salazar-Baker and Mary Anne Lanuzo. Extending to more than singing and directing the chorus, his musical facets include playing the clarinet, having had formal lessons with Dalmacio H. Cruz. He graduated from the Adventist University of the Philippines in the year 2010 with a bachelor's degree in nursing and passed the Nursing Licensure Exam in the same year.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <em><strong>About the pianist:</strong></em></p> <p> <strong>Canes June &quot;Sugar&quot; Tortal-Martinez</strong> took her Bachelor of Music in music education, piano concentration at the Adventist University of the Philippines. Her piano mentors include Rodney Abriol, Joy Pumaras, Evelyn Salibio, Erlinda Corral and the late Evelyn Ronquillo. At present, she is teaching piano at Luisiana Adventist Elementary School and is also an accompanist for voice students in AUP. She is also the pianist for the AUP Canticlaires, The Young Voices (Voces Iuvenis) and the 2011 Choir of the World AUP Ambassadors (now The Philippine Meistersingers).</p> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:59:15 +0000 Howard Center Presents: Wintley Phipps http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63293 <p> Wintley Phipps is a pastor, world-renowned vocal artist and song-writer, motivational speaker and education activist. He is the founder, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Dream Academy, Inc., a national after-school program that aims to break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration by giving children the skills and vision necessary to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Phipps' music ministry features a deep bass-baritone voice, usually singing inspirational gospel music.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:10:10 +0000 Howard Center Presents: Canadian Brass http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63039 <p> With four decades of performing under their belts, Canadian Brass continues to thrill audiences around the world. Their repertoire includes the works of Renaissance and Baroque masters, classical works, marches, holiday favorites, ragtime, Dixieland, Latin, jazz, Broadway and Christian music as well as popular songs and standards. They have transformed a previously neglected group of instruments with a limited repertoire into a versatile and vital ensemble that can play everything from Gabrieli to Gershwin! Whatever the style, the music is central and performed with utmost dedication, skill and excellence.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>FREE MASTERCLASS</strong></p> <p> Canadian Brass will hold a FREE masterclass, open to the public, on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm.&nbsp; It will be held at the Howard Performing Arts Center concert hall and doors will open at 12:30 pm. Please invite your friends and family or other musicians to come attend and learn.&nbsp;</p> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:20:19 +0000 Howard Center Presents: Steve Green http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63040 <p> As Steve Green celebrates 38 years in the Christian music industry, he remains amazed at God&rsquo;s patience and encompassing love. Green has been able to communicate the gospel in almost 50 countries around the world and looks forward to many more years with God&rsquo;s grace and strength. &ldquo;There are more songs to be written, more people who need to hear the glorious gospel of our Lord and more communities that need to be redeemed for God&rsquo;s glory,&rdquo; Steve says. &ldquo;In the end it will be clear that He alone is the hero of not only my story, but of all our stories.&rdquo;</p> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:31:14 +0000