the department of music at season

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1 the department of music at season

2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE At its best, music points to something greater than ourselves. Michael Le Roy President, Calvin College Consider this: each individual note in a symphony is meaningless without the accompaniment of its counterparts. Likewise, each individual musician in an orchestra relies on the complements of her neighbors. And the soloist is hardly the exception. Every person with whom he shares his craft becomes part of the larger discussion that music is stirring. Similarly, at its finest, music also points to someone greater than ourselves. In Psalm 40 (NIV), David declares: He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD. Not only does God actively place the song in David s mouth and give him the strength to sing it, but the very gift of song that David receives is a benefit to the wider community. By David s song, others will know the Lord. Throughout the ages, music inspires rich community among listener, performer, composer and, at its best, the Great Composer. In this season of Music at Calvin, I invite you to join us in extending and deepening this communal conversation. 2

3 the department of music at season The Guest Artist Series Special Event Series Ensemble Series Calvin & Community Notes at Noon Modern Knights Other Events Ticket Information Concert Calendar Photos for the season brochure provided by: Austin Boorsma; Bo Huang; Jason Reiffer, JRP Studio; and The Radiant Image Photography. LOVE MUSIC? GOT TALENT? Instrumentalists If you play an instrument, consider joining the Calvin Community Symphony. Contact John Varineau at or jvarinea@calvin.edu. Vocalists Consider joining the Oratorio Society. Open auditions are held each fall for new members. Contact Vicki VanWingerden at or for more information. About Calvin Calvin College, one of the largest Christian colleges in North America, is internationally recognized as a center of faith-anchored liberal arts teaching and scholarship. Founded in 1876 by the Christian Reformed Church and named for the sixteenth-century reformer John Calvin, the college welcomes students from an array of faith traditions. At Calvin, they discover a distinctive meld of Christian worldview and fearless academic inquiry. Occupying 390 wooded acres in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Calvin s graceful, modern campus offers students remarkable resources: sophisticated scientific and communications facilities; elegant performance spaces; an excellent library; and a flourishing 100-acre ecosystem preserve. Grand Rapids, a metropolitan area of 1,000,000, hosts a professional ballet, opera, and symphony; a botanical and sculpture garden; four sports franchises; the international art competition ArtPrize; and every other urban amenity. the department of music at Calvin season 3

4 Guest THE Artist SERIES Welcome to the first season of our new series The Guest Artist Series! This series is designed to feature the most robust vocal ensembles and electrifying soloists on the music scene. Outstanding instrumentalists will be joining the series as well. The season kicks-off with some of the most popular artists in Calvin College history. So, make sure you have your tickets because you will not want to miss one moment of The Guest Artist Series. Canadian Brass Friday, September 12 CFAC Auditorium 8:00 p.m. Five tremendous brass musicians each a virtuoso in his own right form the legendary Canadian Brass. With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of the world s most famous brass group. The varied Canadian Brass repertoire features brass standards as well as a wide-ranging library of original arrangements created especially for them. The Guest Artist Series Tickets Single Tickets: $27/balcony, $33/floor Season Tickets: $80 One ticket = all three Guest Artist Series concerts Save as much as $19 on individual tickets 4

5 First performance of Messiah in the Fine Arts Center in Oratorio presents Handel s Messiah Friday, December 5 Saturday, December 6 CFAC Auditorium 8:00 p.m. Sean Ivory, conductor Lisa Walhout, soprano Sarah Ponder, mezzo-soprano Ross Hauck, tenor Paul Max Tipton, bass Ninety-five years ago, the Calvin Oratorio Society made its debut with the first of its now traditional Christmas season performances of Handel s Messiah. This season features the debut performance of conductor Sean Ivory. Prof. Ivory is a highly respected conductor and composer and is both locally and internationally recognized. St. Olaf Choir Anton Armstrong, conductor Friday, February 13 CFAC Auditorium 8:00 p.m. The St. Olaf Choir, with 75 mixed voices, is the pioneer a cappella choir in the United States. Since its founding in 1912, the St. Olaf Choir has set a standard of choral excellence and remained at the forefront of choral artistry. Calvin College is thrilled to welcome Anton Armstrong, conductor, back to Calvin College. the department of music at Calvin season 5

6 SPECIAL EVENT SERIES An exploration of Messiaen s faith through music, a collaboration of ensembles, a sleigh ride adventure around the world, the annual service of Lessons & Carols and stunning faculty performances you will not want to miss a beat of the Special Event Series this year. Messiaen s Visions of Amen An Exploration of Messiaen s Faith Expressed Through Music October 9 CFAC Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. In 2004, while studying Olivier Messiaen's music, Calvin professor Hyesook Kim, piano, found herself wishing she knew more about the religious perspective of the French composer. Olivier Messiaen had stated the sole purpose of his music was to point people to Christ yet little had been written about the connection between his faith and his music. Professor Kim with colleagues Steve Schloesser, of Loyola University, and pianist Stéphane Lemelin, of McGill University, received a grant from the Calvin Center for Christian Scholarship to explore the subject of Messiaen's faith and music. The fruits of this project culminated in the recent publication of Steve Schloesser's Visions of Amen: The Early Life and Music of Olivier Messiaen. A recording of Messiaen's Visions de l'amen, performed by Hyesook Kim and Stéphane Lemelin, is included with the book. This concert is to celebrate the completion of their project. 6

7 Spotlight October 17 & 18 CFAC Recital Hall & Auditorium 6:30 p.m. Spotlight is a concert featuring student performances ranging from solo work to larger ensembles, from musical theater to early music. The casual concert atmosphere allows you to create your own unique musical experience by partaking in performances in two different venues. Complete your evening by staying for the Calvin Music Festival immediately following. Tickets: Required, FREE of charge Calvin Music Festival October 17 & 18 CFAC Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Welcome to the Calvin Music Festival. Rick Treur, founding member of River City Improv, will be emceeing this year s Calvin Music Festival with talking program notes from stage. Learn about the music and the musicians throughout the evening's performance. The concert will feature all eight music department ensembles for a one-of-a-kind collage style concert. Tickets: $15 Adult, $5 Student/Child Ensemble Montage October 30 CFAC Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. Formed in 1997, Ensemble Montage is dedicated to presenting kaleidoscopic combinations of chamber music ranging from the baroque trio sonata to music written by the group's membercomposer Alexander Miller. The group specializes in repertoire that mixes strings, woodwinds, and piano, but expands and contracts as repertoire demands they've added percussion, voice, trumpet, an extra viola, double bass, and even accordion on occasion. the department of music at Calvin season 7

8 Lessons & Carols A Pentecostal Christmas December 7 LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. A service of scripture readings and Advent and Christmas music which explores the active work of the Holy Spirit in Old Testament prophecy, in the narrative of Jesus birth, and in the world today. Calvin Women s Chorale, under the direction of conductor Pearl Shangkuan, and the Campus Choir, under the direction of Sean Ivory, will lead the 41st annual service of songs, hymns and scripture readings on Sunday, December 7. Tickets: A free-will offering will be collected; tickets are not required. Sleigh Ride Around the World December 13 CFAC Auditorium 3 p.m. Fasten your seatbelts, the Calvin College Wind Ensemble is ready to take you on a Sleigh Ride adventure around the world! Enjoy Christmas music, traditions and dance from a variety of other nations without leaving Grand Rapids, MI. Sleigh Ride Around the World is a multimedia concert perfect for every member of the family. Tickets: $5/Individual; $25/Family David Reimer, violin April 23 CFAC Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. David Reimer is associate professor of music at Calvin, teaching violin, chamber music, string methods and music appreciation. He earned a DMA from Ohio State University as well as a MM and BM from the Cleveland Institute of Music where he studied with Bernard Goldschmidt. Prof. Reimer has a strong orchestra background and performs regularly with the Grand Rapids Symphony. 8

9 ENSEMBLE SERIES Capella Pearl Shangkuan, conductor October 3 CFAC Auditorium 9 p.m.* Late Night with Capella November 16 CFAC Auditorium 3 p.m.* Collaboration with the Calvin Alumni Choir April 25 Calvin Chapel 8 p.m. Campus Choir Sean Ivory, conductor April 26 CFAC Auditorium 3 p.m. Collaboration with the Gospel Choir Women s Chorale Pearl Shangkuan, conductor February 20 CFAC Recital Hall 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.* Date Night with Women s Chorale May 1 Calvin Chapel 8 p.m. *Tickets required. See page 13 for details. the department of music at Calvin season 9

10 Gospel Choir Charsie Sawyer, conductor November 23 3 p.m. April 26 3 p.m. Collaboration with the Campus Choir CFAC Auditorium Symphonic Band Tiffany Engle, conductor December 8 7:30 p.m. March 12 7:30 p.m. May 5 7:30 p.m. CFAC Auditorium Wind Ensemble Tiffany Engle, conductor November 15 8 p.m. March 12 7:30 p.m. May 2 8 p.m. CFAC Auditorium Orchestra John Varineau, conductor November 1 8 p.m. March 7 8 p.m. (Concerto Concert) May 9 8 p.m. CFAC Auditorium Chamber Winds Tiffany Engle, conductor November 6 7:30 p.m. April 9 7:30 p.m. CFAC Recital Hall 10

11 CALVIN & COMMUNITY Calvin Community Symphony John Varineau, conductor Formal Concerts November 15 March 8 CFAC Auditorium 3 p.m. Tickets: A free-will offering will be collected; tickets are not required. If you play an instrument, consider joining the Calvin Community Symphony. Contact John Varineau for information at Alumni Choir Pearl Shangkuan, conductor America Sings Alumni Choir & Capella Sunday, November 16 CFAC Auditorium 3 p.m. Tickets: $15 Adult, $5 Student/Child We Gather May 3 The Cathedral of St. Andrew 3 p.m. Tickets: $15 Adult, $5 Student/Child Festivals High School Honor Band Festival Concert October 28 CFAC Auditorium 7 p.m. Honors Orchestra Festival In collaboration with the Calvin Symposium on Worship January 30 Covenant Fine Arts Center Tickets: Registration is required for string players interested in being involved. Tickets are required for attendance to the Calvin Symposium on Worship. For a complete listing of Alumni Choir events please visit us at the department of music at Calvin season 11

12 NOTES AT NOON Reinvigorate your mind and spirit at our new noontime series Notes at Noon. Stop by the Covenant Fine Arts Center Recital Hall once a month for a half recital and casual reception. This musical experience will leave you feeling refreshed and recharged. Covenant Fine Arts Center Recital Hall noon 1 p.m. Piano & Percussion October 7 Early Music Consort of Grand Rapids November 11 Presented in collaboration with CALL s Noontime Series. Learn more about CALL (Calvin Academy for Lifelong Learning) at Beth Colpean, harp February 3 Edye Evans Hyde & Michael Hyde, vocal jazz & guitar March 3 David Reimer, violin April 14 MODERN KNIGHTS New music from contemporary favorites reimagined by Calvin s classically trained ensembles to original compositions fresh from the minds of young musicians, Modern Knights will have you seeing the Music Department in a whole new light. Late Night with Capella October 3 CFAC Auditorium 9 p.m. Tickets: $8 Adult, $5 Student/Child Percussion & Friends October 10 CFAC Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Date Night with Women s Chorale February 20 CFAC Recital Hall 7 & 9 p.m. Tickets: $8 Adult, $5 Student/Child Praize Night with Gospel Choir April 11 CFAC Recital Hall 7 & 9 p.m. Tickets: $8 Adult, $5 Student/Child Cello Cabaret April 25 CFAC Recital Hall 1 & 4 p.m. Tickets: $5 Adult, FREE Student/Child New Music from Calvin College April 29 CFAC Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. 12

13 Calvin Symposium on Worship January worship.calvin.edu Worshipers and worship leaders from around the world gather each January for a time of fellowship, worship, and learning, seeking to deepen and integrate all aspects of worship, develop their gifts, encourage each other, and renew their commitment to the full ministry of the church. Co-sponsored by Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and the Center for Excellence in Preaching Festival of Faith & Music March The Festival of Faith & Music is the gathering of a community of pilgrims who are on a journey to hear, promote and create the music of epiphany. We seek to discern the ways grace, love, compassion and the Christian faith are expressed in the world of popular music. Through keynotes, workshops, interviews and live music, Festival attendees explore how God might be at work in the world of contemporary music. TICKET INFORMATION THE GUEST ARTIST SERIES Season Tickets: $80 Single Tickets: $27/balcony, $33/floor SPECIAL EVENT SERIES Spotlight Tickets: Required, FREE of charge Calvin Music Festival Tickets: $15 Adult, $5 Student/Child Lessons & Carols Tickets: A free-will offering will be collected; tickets are not required. Sleigh Ride Around the World Tickets: $5 Individual; $25 Family Messiaen s Visions of Amen / Ensemble Montage / David Reimer, violin THE ENSEMBLE SERIES Capella with the Alumni Choir November 16 Tickets: $15 Adult, $5 Student/Child (Tickets on sale one month prior to performance.) CALVIN & COMMUNITY Calvin Community Symphony A free-will offering will be collected; tickets are not required. ALUMNI CHOIR Tickets: $15 Adult, $5 Student/Child (Tickets on sale one month prior to performance.) NOTES AT NOON MODERN KNIGHTS Late Night with Capella October 3 Date Night with Women s Chorale February 20 Praize Night with Gospel Choir April 11 Tickets: $8 Adult, $5 Student/Child Cello Cabaret April 25 Tickets: $5 Adult, FREE Student/Child Percussion & Friends October 10 New Music from Calvin College April 29 Calvin College Box Office Covenant Fine Arts Center West Lobby Calvin College 1795 Knollcrest Circle SE Grand Rapids, MI the department of music at Calvin season 13

14 CONCERT CALENDAR CAUD CFAC CHAP Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium Covenant Fine Arts Center Calvin College Chapel CSA LCRC RTHL Cathedral of St. Andrew LaGrave Christian Reformed Church Covenant Fine Arts Center Recital Hall Tickets required September Friday Canadian Brass 8 p.m. CAUD October Friday Late Night with Capella 9 p.m. CAUD 7 Tuesday Piano & Percussion 12 p.m. RTHL 9 Thursday Messiaen s Visions of Amen 7:30 p.m. RTHL 10 Friday Percussion and Friends 7:30 p.m. CAUD 17 Friday Spotlight 6:30 p.m. CFAC 17 Friday Calvin Music Festival 7:30 p.m. CAUD 18 Saturday Might You Be a Composer 10 a.m. LAB & CFAC Saturday Spotlight 6:30 p.m. CFAC 18 Saturday Calvin Music Festival 7:30 p.m. CAUD 28 Tuesday Honor Band Concert 7 p.m. CAUD 30 Thursday Ensemble Montage 7:30 p.m. RTHL November Saturday Calvin Orchestra 8 p.m. CAUD 6 Thursday Chamber Winds 7:30 p.m. RTHL 11 Tuesday Early Music Consort of Grand Rapids 12 p.m. RTHL 15 Saturday Calvin Community Symphony 3 p.m. CAUD 15 Saturday Wind Ensemble 8 p.m. CAUD 16 Sunday Alumni Choir and Capella 3 p.m. CAUD 23 Sunday Gospel Choir 3 p.m. CAUD 25 Tuesday Concerto Competition 7 p.m. RTHL December Friday Oratorio Society: Handel s Messiah 8 p.m. CAUD 6 Saturday Oratorio Society: Handel s Messiah 8 p.m. CAUD 7 Sunday Service of Lessons and Carols 3 & 6 p.m. LCRC 14

15 8 Monday Symphonic Band 7:30 p.m. CAUD 13 Saturday Sleigh Ride Around the World 3 p.m. CAUD January Calvin Symposium on Worship CFAC 30 Friday Honor Orchestra Festival CFAC February Tuesday Beth Colpean, harp 12 p.m. RTHL 13 Friday St. Olaf Choir 8 p.m. CAUD 20 Friday Date Night with Women s Chorale 7 & 9 p.m. RTHL March Tuesday Edye Evans Hyde & Michael Hyde, 12 p.m. RTHL vocal jazz & guitar 7 Saturday Calvin Orchestra Concerto Concert 8 p.m. CAUD 8 Sunday Calvin Community Symphony 3 p.m. CAUD 12 Thursday Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band 7:30 p.m. CAUD April Thursday Chamber Winds 7:30 p.m. RTHL 11 Saturday Praize Night with Gospel Choir 7 & 9 p.m. RTHL 14 Tuesday David Reimer, violin 12 p.m. RTHL 23 Thursday David Reimer, violin 7:30 p.m. RTHL 25 Saturday Cello Cabaret 1 & 4 p.m. RTHL 25 Saturday Capella 8 p.m. CHAP 26 Sunday Campus Choir & Gospel Choir 3 p.m. CAUD 29 Wednesday New Music at Calvin 7:30 p.m. RTHL May Friday Women s Chorale 8 p.m. CHAP 2 Saturday Wind Ensemble 8 p.m. CAUD 3 Sunday Alumni Choir 3 p.m. CSA 5 Tuesday Symphonic Band 7:30 p.m. CAUD 9 Saturday Calvin Orchestra 8 p.m. CAUD Contact the Calvin Box Office ( , for tickets. Please note these performances are subject to change date, time and location. We encourage you to visit our website at for more information. the department of music at Calvin season 15

16 Department of Music Covenant Fine Arts Center 1795 Knollcrest Circle SE Grand Rapids, MI