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Choir and Instrumental Concerts

Hardly a week goes by at BJU without a chance to attend some quality, enjoyable concerts. Among other things, you can enjoy great classics, marches and music from around the world. Check out the schedule below to see when our various choirs, bands, and orchestras will be performing this semester.

Some concerts are available to stream at music.bju.edu/live.

Symphonic Wind Band

Sep 29 6:00 p.m.

Gazebo

Bring your picnic dinner and join this fall tradition with music by Sousa, Sparke, and Camphouse. In the case of inclement weather, we’ll move inside to beautiful Stratton Hall. Bruce Cox, conductor.

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Sep 29
6:00 p.m.

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Homecoming Concert

Oct 7 2:00 p.m.

Rodeheaver Auditorium

This year’s homecoming concert is for the whole family! Featuring an exciting variety of selections performed by the Symphonic Wind Band, Chorale, and University Symphony Orchestra and an opportunity for you to join alumni and friends in a soul-stirring sing-along! Free admission, no ticket required. Approximate length: 50 minutes.

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Oct 7
2:00 p.m.

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University String Orchestra

Oct 9 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

The String Orchestra presents “Haydn and Haydn?” conducted by Yuriy Leonovich. The program will include Haydn’s Symphony No. 83 “The Hen” and Costanzi’s Cello Concerto in D.

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Oct 9
5:30 p.m.

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University Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven & Bedard!

Oct 12 7:00 p.m.

Stratton Hall

From Beethoven’s mischievous Prometheus overture to his defiant Symphony No. 5 in C minor, to Richard Strauss’s sunny Horn Concerto No. 1 with Timothy Bedard, newly appointed assistant professor in horn, the BJUSO presents a soul-stirring musical experience of emotional breadth and depth under the direction of Michael Moore. Free admission, no ticket required.

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Oct 12
7:00 p.m.

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Woodwind Ensembles

Oct 25 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

Student ensembles under the direction of the Woodwind faculty collaborate to provide this eclectic program of chamber music.

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Oct 25
5:30 p.m.

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University Singers

Nov 8 5:30 p.m.

Stratton Hall

Join the celebrated University Singers as they perform an exciting concert of choral music. This choir continues the tradition of delightful concerts given by 100 inspiring freshmen voices. Pattye Casarow, conductor.

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Nov 8
5:30 p.m.

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Concert Choir

Nov 10 7:00 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

The BJU Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Fred R. Coleman, will present a program of sacred choral literature that is intended to nurture spiritual reflection in the minds and hearts of both the performers and the audience.

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Nov 10
7:00 p.m.

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University String Orchestra

Nov 13 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

The String Orchestra, conducted by Yuriy Leonovich, presents, “Bach’s Magnum Opus.” Enjoy a suite from Bach’s final work, “The Art of the Fugue.”

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Nov 13
5:30 p.m.

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Opera Workshop Showcase

Nov 16 7:00 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

Nov 16
7:00 p.m.

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Symphonic Wind Band & Choirs: Carols & Classics

Dec 1 8:00 p.m.

Rodeheaver Auditorium

Begin your Christmas season with “Carols and Classics,” a festive Holiday program featuring the Symphonic Wind Band along with the University Chorale and Concert Choir.

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Dec 1
8:00 p.m.

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Handbell Choir

Dec 2 7:00 p.m.

Stratton Hall

It is Christmas time, and the handbell choir will present a wide variety of Christmas music from sacred to secular. You will experience the joy and spirit of Christmas.

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Dec 2
7:00 p.m.

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Lyric Choir

Dec 6 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

Join the BJU Lyric choir conducted by Laura Brundage as we celebrate the Christmas season! Enjoy timeless carols and holiday favorites in this nostalgic Christmas program.

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Dec 6
5:30 p.m.

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University Symphony Orchestra: Concerto & Aria Showcase

Dec 7 7:00 p.m.

Rodeheaver Auditorium

Celebrate the winners of the 2023 Concerto/Aria Competition, Grace Floyd (piano), Micah Hyink (violin), and Leah Najimy (soprano), as they perform works by Saint-Saëns, Barber, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, and Mozart. Michael Moore conducts the BJUSO. Free admission, no ticket required.

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Dec 7
7:00 p.m.

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Chorale

Dec 8 6:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

The University Chorale, known for its tonal beauty and flexibility, presents a Christmas concert centered around the theme of light. The program, directed by Andrew Huish, will feature historical texts set by composers down through the ages, as well as compelling newer works by living composers.

Dec 8
6:30 p.m.

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Chorale

Dec 8 8:00 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

The University Chorale, known for its tonal beauty and flexibility, presents a Christmas concert centered around the theme of light. The program, directed by Andrew Huish, will feature historical texts set by composers down through the ages, as well as compelling newer works by living composers.

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Dec 8
8:00 p.m.

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Symphonic Wind Band: Something Borrowed

Feb 6 7:00 p.m.

Stratton Hall

Something Borrowed presents rich and varied repertoire borrowed from other genres and transcribed for the Wind Band. Bruce Cox conducts music by Schubert, MacDowell, and Giordano.

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Feb 6
7:00 p.m.

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It’s A Grand Night for Singing!

Mar 1 7:00 p.m.

Rodeheaver Auditorium

An entertaining evening with the BJU Symphony Orchestra and Department of Vocal Studies featuring selections from enjoyable opera masterworks and Golden Age musical theatre. Come enjoy a night at the show!

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Mar 1
7:00 p.m.

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Woodwind Ensembles

Mar 11 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

Student ensembles under the direction of the Woodwind faculty collaborate to provide this eclectic program of chamber music.

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Mar 11
5:30 p.m.

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Cello Choir

Mar 27 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

The Cello Choir presents their spring concert under the direction of Yuriy Leonovich. The program will include music by Fine, Graupner, Leonovich, and Vivaldi.

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Mar 27
5:30 p.m.

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Handbell Choir

Mar 30 5:00 p.m.

Stratton Hall

The Handbell Choir is excited to present their spring concert featuring a delightful variety of handbell music favorites.

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Mar 30
5:00 p.m.

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Chamber Harp Ensemble

Apr 3 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

Enjoy the beauty of multiple harps as the Chamber harp ensemble performs, directed by Emily Waggoner in their spring concert.

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Apr 3
5:30 p.m.

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Concert Choir

Apr 4 7:00 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

The BJU Concert Choir and its director, Fred R. Coleman, continue their tradition of singing spiritually edifying choral repertoire that pairs timeless biblical truths with nuanced choral expression.

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Apr 4
7:00 p.m.

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Percussion Ensemble

Apr 5 5:30 p.m.

Stratton Hall

Come enjoy the exciting sounds of the University's Percussion Ensemble under the direction of David Townsend.

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Apr 5
5:30 p.m.

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String Orchestra

Apr 17 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

The String Orchestra, under the direction of Yuriy Leonovich, presents “Throwback.” Enjoy music by Górecki, Komitas, and Respighi based in ancient styles and on ancient themes.

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Apr 17
5:30 p.m.

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Lyric Choir

Apr 26 5:30 p.m.

War Memorial Chapel

Join the Lyric Choir under the direction of Laura Brundage for a delightful and inspiring concert of choral favorites.

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Apr 26
5:30 p.m.

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Symphonic Wind Band: Fables & Festivals

Apr 26 7:00 p.m.

Rodeheaver Auditorium

Fables and Festivals, a delightful program that will take your imagination to other worlds through the music of H. Owen Reed and Julie Giroux.

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Apr 26
7:00 p.m.

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