Songs of Solitude & Renewal

Andrews University Singers

The Andrews University Singers present “Songs of Solitude and Renewal” on November 8 at 8:00 p.m. This choral concert will be conducted by several guest conductors including Stephanie Mauer, Chelsea Lake, and Brenton Offenback. The repertoire will include, “Cloudburst” by Eric Whitacre, “Amor del mi Alma” by Z. Randall Stroope, “Even When He Is Silent” by André Arnesen, “Prayer” by René Clausen, and “Balm In Gilead” by Jackson Berkey. 

The concert centerpiece is “This House of Peace” composed by Ralph Johnson for soloists, oboe, piano and choir; commissioned for the opening of Sacred Heart Medical Center in 2008. The words are from health patients and family members, and the composition is dedicated to all health-care givers. The performance will feature renowned tenor soloist Charles Reid, director of vocal studies at Andrews University, and soprano Carrie VanDenburgh, director of choral education in the Berrien Springs public school system.

The concert will conclude with choral adaptations of “Blackbird” and “Yesterday” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, “Skies of the Clear Blue Morning” by Dolly Parton, and “All the Things You Are” arranged by Ward Swingle.

TICKETS REQUIRED: General Admission $5, Faculty/Staff $3, Students & Seniors $3, Children 12 & Under Free

Purchase tickets online, or call our box office at 888-467-6442 for student discounts and more information.