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: Children’s Demonstration Concert
Feb 10 7:00 p.m.
This concert is geared for your young family or for anyone still young at heart. We’ll describe and demonstrate how the instruments of the band work and sound through the solo performances of our own BJU Wind Band members.
Feb 10
7:00 p.m.
Rivertree Singers
Feb 11 7:30 p.m.
Ensemble in residence, presents ‘A Rivertree Valentine’ in collaboration with BJU students.
Feb 11
7:30 p.m.
String Orchestra
Feb 27 5:30 p.m.
The String Orchestra, conducted by Yuriy Leonovich, presents “Classics for Strings.” Enjoy the music that made you fall in love with the sound of the string orchestra. The program will feature violinist Brandon Ironside on Vivaldi’s Winter.
Feb 27
5:30 p.m.
Mar 6
5:30 p.m.
Flute Ensembles
Mar 15 5:30 p.m.
Featuring a variety of small ensembles, the Woodwind Department presents its spring concert under the direction of Esther Waite.
Mar 15
5:30 p.m.
Cello Choir
Mar 29 5:30 p.m.
The Cello Choir presents their spring concert under the direction of Yuriy Leonovich. The program will feature soprano Emma Smoker on Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 by Villa-Lobos.
Mar 29
5:30 p.m.
Percussion Ensemble
Mar 31 5:30 p.m.
Come enjoy the exciting sounds of the University’s Percussion Ensemble under the direction of David Townsend.
Mar 31
5:30 p.m.
Handbell Choirs
Apr 3 5:30 p.m.
The Handbell Choir is excited to present their spring concert featuring a delightful variety of handbell music favorites.
Apr 3
5:30 p.m.
Chamber Harp Ensemble
Apr 5 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of harps as the Chamber Harp Ensemble directed by Emily Waggoner presents their spring concert.
Apr 5
5:30 p.m.
Symphonic Wind Band: Night & Day
Apr 14 7:00 p.m.
“Night and Day” – each brings calm and quiet, activity and bustle. The music of Ola Gjielo, Carolyn Bremer, and Frank Ticheli bring these images to life in this colorful year-end concert.
Apr 14
7:00 p.m.
Annual University Music Contests Showcase
Apr 17 7:00 p.m.
Open music contests are held each year among university students. The winners in each contest showcase their pieces in this public performance. This competition features winners in keyboard, voice, woodwinds, bowed strings, harp and brass.
Apr 17
7:00 p.m.
University Singers
Apr 19 5:30 p.m.
Be inspired and delighted by the acclaimed University Singers as they perform a varied selection of choral music. The energy and passion of the Freshman choir of nearly 100 singers never disappoint!
Apr 19
5:30 p.m.
Chorale
Apr 21 6:30 p.m.
Director Andrew Huish and the BJU Chorale presents their much anticipated and delightful spring concert in the War Memorial Chapel.
Apr 21
6:30 p.m.
Chorale
Apr 21 8:00 p.m.
Director Andrew Huish and the BJU Chorale presents their much anticipated and delightful spring concert in the War Memorial Chapel.
Apr 21
8:00 p.m.
String Orchestra
Apr 24 5:30 p.m.
The String Orchestra, under the direction of Yuriy Leonovich, presents “At the Theater.” Enjoy music from the movies and from the ballet.
Apr 24
5:30 p.m.
Concert Choir
Apr 25 7:00 p.m.
Believing that “things learned in song are remembered long,” Dr. Fred R. Coleman directs the BJU Concert Choir in pairing nuanced choral expression with timeless biblical truths.
Apr 25
7:00 p.m.
Lyric Choir
Apr 27 5:30 p.m.
Join the Lyric Choir in a celebration of Spring. Songs that lift the heart and mind with the wonder of Creation.
Apr 27
5:30 p.m.
University Symphony Orchestra: Postcards from Italy
Apr 27 7:00 p.m.
The University Symphony Orchestra presents Mendelssohn’s vibrant “Italian” Symphony and other works inspired by the Beautiful Country in collaboration with guitar professor Isaac Greene. Michael Moore, conductor.
Free admission, no ticket required.
Apr 27
7:00 p.m.
Apr 28
7:00 p.m.
Rivertree Singers
Apr 29 7:30 p.m.
Ensemble in residence, presents ‘A Rivertree Masterworks’ concert in collaboration with BJU students.
Apr 29
7:30 p.m.