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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0000 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Stephen Zork Reunion Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68764 <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Stephen Zork Reunion Concert "How Can I Keep from Singing" <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;"> Stephen Zork is retiring after 35 remarkable years at Andrews University. He has been a beloved mentor, teacher and major professor to many. To help mark the conclusion of his extraordinary teaching career, a special weekend has been organized from April 24–25, 2026.<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> The highlight will be a Celebration Reunion Choir Concert, conducted by Mr. Zork, on Friday evening at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The reunion choir will also perform during second service at Pioneer Memorial Church.<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> If you’ve ever sung with Professor Zork during his 35-year tenure at Andrews, please plan to join the choir!<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> ____________________ <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Plans for the Celebration Reunion Choir events include: <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Friday, April 24 Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> 12:30 p.m.—Singers arrive and enjoy light refreshments and time to reconnect 2–5 p.m.—Rehearsal with Professor Zork 5–6 p.m.—Light supper provided (please stay on campus for call time) 6:30 p.m.—Choir call time 7:30 p.m.—Celebration Reunion Choir Concert<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Sabbath, April 25 Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> 9 a.m.—Continental breakfast and fellowship 10–11 a.m.—Rehearsal for church service 11–11:20 a.m.—Walk to Pioneer Memorial Church 11:20–11:35 a.m.—Choir seated on the platform 11:45 a.m.—Second Service<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Please note: The Celebration Choir will sing for the second service only.<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Following the service, we hope to gather singers and their families for lunch (location TBD), followed by a time of shared stories, photos and reminiscing.<o:p></o:p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 15pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; box-sizing: border-box;"> Thank you for your support as we work to honor Professor Zork and celebrate the extraordinary community he has built over these many years.<o:p></o:p> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000 Andrews University Wind Symphony Spring Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67533 Americana Soundscape is a concert that will feature the music of American scenes and composers primarily from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. From the beginning with Gershwin’s lively "Strike Up the Band" all the way to the sounds of Barker’s arrangement of "Tin Pan Alley," this concert is sure to delight! Included are favorites from Henry Mancini, Aaron Copland and Cole Porter, as well as Florence Price’s "Juba Dance." <div> Join the Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, for an afternoon of toe-tapping and swaying sweet melodies on April 19, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu">howard.andrews.edu</a>.</div> <div>  </div> Repertoire (51:18 minutes) "Strike Up The Band"—George Gershwin, arr. Warren Barker      Francis Aguilar Jr., graduate student conductor "The Wonderful World of Disney"—arr. John Edmondson "Beale Street Blues"—W.C. Handy, arr. Luther Henderson, adapt. David Marshall "Moon River"—Henry Mancini, arr. Michael Brown "Juba Dance"—Florence Price, trans. Jay Bocook "American Patrol"—F. W. Meacham   -Intermission-   "Hoedown" from "Rodeo"—Aaron Copland       Lymuel Ligsay, graduate student conductor "Baby Elephant Walk"—Henry Mancini, arr. John Moss "Puttin’ on the Ritz"—Irving Berlin      Andrews Brass "Cole Porter on Broadway"—Cole Porter, arr. Warren Barker "Summertime"—George Gershwin, Dubose & Dorothy Heyward & Ira Gershwin, arr. Robert Longfield "Tin Pan Alley"—arr. Warren Barker   <div> ––</div> <div>  </div> <div> Andrews University Wind Symphony</div> <div>  </div> <div> Conductor: Denisse Santos</div> <div>  </div> <div> 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.</div> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:44:26 +0000 Sunday Music Series: Dmitry Rachmanov http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67540 A sought-after performer, master class clinician, adjudicator and lecturer, Dmitry Rachmanov is chair of keyboard studies at California State University, Northridge. A proponent of Russian repertoire, his April 2014 all-Scriabin program at Carnegie Hall was described as “a poem of ecstasy” in every sense. Rachmanov is a recipient of numerous awards and is a founding member and president of the Scriabin Society of America. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:35:09 +0000 AUSO & WAUS Thank You Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67532 Please join us for the AUSO & WAUS Thank You Concert on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.   Repertoire Piano Concerto No.2, Op.18—Sergei Rachmaninov 1. Moderato 2. Adagio sostenuto 3. Allegro scherzando Ben Loenser, piano   -:-:- Intermission -:-:-   Danse Macabre—Camille Saint-Saëns   Carmen Suite No. 1—George Bizet 1. Prélude 2. Aragonaise 3. Intermezzo 4. Séguedille 5. Les dragons d'Alcala 6. Les toréadors   _________________________   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. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:19:51 +0000 Andrews University Choirs Spring Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67531 “Unsealed: Life Triumphant!” Andrews University’s Easter Choral Concert Featuring Masterworks by Bach and Britten The Andrews University Singers and Chorale invite the community to a special Easter Choral Concert on Saturday, April 4 at 8:30 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center.  The concert will feature two profound and contrasting sacred works: “Christ lag in Todesbanden” by Johann Sebastian Bach, and “Rejoice in the Lamb” by Benjamin Britten. This inspiring program explores themes of resurrection, joy, and spiritual reflection from Baroque, 20th-century, and 21st-century musical voices. Under the direction of Stephen Zork, this performance also serves as the graduate choral conducting recital of Jahaziel Gutierrez, marking an important milestone in his musical studies. Gutierrez will lead a chamber orchestra selected from the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra joined by organists Kenneth Logan and Brenton Offenbach. Community members are warmly encouraged to support Gutierrez and the university choirs in the student-led program that celebrates the Easter season with depth, beauty, and artistry.   Event Details:  Saturday, April 4  8:30 p.m.  Howard Performing Arts Center      Contact the Howard Performing Arts Center <a href="https://howard.andrews.edu/">https://howard.andrews.edu/</a>   ___________________   Andrews 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, South Africa, Bahamas, Bermuda and Puerto Rico. More information coming later ... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:28:13 +0000 Wind Symphony Vespers Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67529 The “Sing Praise!” Wind Symphony Vespers is quickly becoming an annual tradition, inviting audiences to experience the joy of music-making through both listening and singing together. This year’s event brings the Wind Symphony together with the University Singers and the Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church Praise Team, creating a powerful shared musical experience. The program features beloved hymn favorites such as “Rejoice the Lord Is King” and “Lead On, O King Eternal,” alongside contemporary works inspired by texts from the Psalms and other scriptures. Bring a friend or family member and join the Wind Symphony for this meaningful and uplifting evening on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Admission is FREE. The praise sing repertoire will be selected from the following, along with additional pieces from the various performing ensembles: "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" "Rejoice, The Lord is King" "Lead On, O King Eternal" "I Will Wait For You" "He Will Hold Me Fast" "Shall We Gather at the River"   Andrews University Wind Symphony Denisse Santos-Gooden, Director Andrews University Singers Stephen Zork, Director Spanish Sevneth-day Adventist Church Praise Team Myrna Araujo-Constantine, Coordinator    Andrews University Wind Symphony Conductor: Denisse Santos<o:p></o:p> 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, 26 Feb 2026 10:38:15 +0000 Sunday Music Series: Andrews University Composers http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67538 Feel the buzz, thrill and chancy emotions of contemporary music. This program showcases the contemporary works of budding artists from Andrews University as well as music composed by faculty members. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:23:40 +0000 Music Festival Finale Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67530 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:22:32 +0000