Online audio sample was recorded by the Pacific Lutheran University Wind Ensemble & Chorus Ola Gjeilo, piano/Dr. James” by Clark, “Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head” by Wallace, “My Jesus! Oh, What Anguish” by Reed and “Joy in All Things” by Balmages.įor more information about these events contact the Andrews University Department of Music at or 26. This exciting and creative work is written with a consistent rhythmic drive throughout, and features a prominent role for piano. The Festival Band will perform “Be Thou My Vision” by Gillingham, “Hymn of St. Keyboard festival students will present several selections under the direction of Carlos Flores, professor of music theory and piano, and Trina Thompson, assistant professor of theory and piano, both at Andrews University. 26 at 8 pm, the Emory University Wind Ensemble and University Chorus join forces in a concert of innovative music for wind band and chorus, including the hot-off-the-press 'Meridian' by Atlanta composer Ola Gjelio (YAY-lo), the moving 'October' by Eric Whitacre, and some Disney favorites from 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Jungle Book. The festival band is directed by Edwin Powell from Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, Washington) and Alan Mitchell, Wind Symphony director at Andrews. On Saturday, March 7, 97 high school students from four states and Canada will present the Andrews University Band & Keyboard Music Festival Concert. The Wind Symphony and the University Singers will combine to perform Ola Gjeilo’s “Meridian.” The Wind Symphony, under the direction of Alan Mitchell, will perform “Alleluia” by Cross, “The Spheres” by Gjeilo, “Sunrise at Angel’s Gate” by Sparke and the Michigan premiere of Gregory Youtz’s “For Those Who Wait.” The University Singers, under the direction of Stephen Zork, will perform “Caritas Et Amor” by Stroope, “Alleluia” from “Songs of Faith” by Basler and “Jesus, The Very Thought of Thee” by Slater. On Friday, March 6, the Department of Music will present a vespers concert featuring the Wind Symphony and University Singers, as individual ensembles and in a cooperative piece. in the Howard Performing Arts Center.įeatured will be Chris Gibson, flute Jason Gresl, bass clarinet Lisa Bubar, bassoon Debra Inglefield, horn Dan McCarthy, trumpet Alan Mitchell, trombone Charles Reid, voice Claudio Gonzalez, violin Carla Trynchuk, violin and Carlos Flores, piano. On Thursday, March 5, the department’s faculty members will present the annual Showcase Recital as part of the University’s Band & Keyboard Music Festival.
All events are free (no tickets required) and open to the public. The Andrews University Department of Music will host three events the first week of March.
Alan Mitchell, director of the University Wind Symphony, conducts the Festival chorus during the 2011 Music Festival.