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.
We regret that these events are not open to the public at this time.
University String Orchestra
Oct 2 7:00 p.m.
"Father to Son" - Enjoy an afternoon of two generations of the Bach family with J. S. Bach's Keyboard Concerto in G minor and C. P. E. Bach's Cello Concerto in A major. Stephen Schaub, harpsichordist; Yuriy Leonovich, conductor/cellist.
Program available on the BJU Division of Music Facebook page.
Oct 2
7:00 p.m.
University Symphony Orchestra
Oct 9 6:00 p.m.
Featuring Beethoven’s 6th Symphony. Michael Moore, conductor.
Oct 9
6:00 p.m.
Chorale
Oct 23 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Founder's Memorial Amphitorium
The BJU Chorale, known for tonal beauty and inspiring performance under the direction of Warren Cook, presents their annual fall concert .
Program available on the BJU Division of Music Facebook page.
Oct 23
7:00 p.m.
– 8:00 p.m.
Concert Choir
Oct 29 7:30 p.m.
Founder's Memorial Amphitorium
Cantabo Scriptura - The BJU Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Fred Coleman, will sing both reflective and invigorating musical settings of a variety of Scripture passages. Plan to enjoy their choral artistry which is intended to nurture God’s Word in both mind and heart.
Program available on the BJU Division of Music Facebook page.
Oct 29
7:30 p.m.
Chamber Singers
Oct 30 5:30 p.m.
The 24-voice Chamber Singers, conducted by Warren Cook.
Program available on the BJU Division of Music Facebook page.
Oct 30
5:30 p.m.
Chamber Singers
Oct 30 7:00 p.m.
The 24-voice Chamber Singers, conducted by Warren Cook.
Program available on the BJU Division of Music Facebook page.
Oct 30
7:00 p.m.
Chamber Harp Ensemble
Oct 31 7:00 p.m.
“The Girl with the Green Ear”, a musical retelling of Margaret Mahy’s story of a runaway girl who discovers a magical ability to save her town from peril. This fanciful tale is narrated by Jeffrey Stegall, directed by Emily Waggoner, with score arranged by Erin Hansen, and featuring the Chamber Harp Ensemble with Aaron Fox, French Horn.
Program available on the BJU Division of Music Facebook page.
Oct 31
7:00 p.m.
University String Orchestra
Nov 6 5:30 p.m.
“Classical Giants” - Enjoy music by Haydn and Mozart. Dr. Brandon Ironside will be the soloist on Haydn’s G major Violin Concerto. Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik will top off the program. Yuriy Leonovich, conductor.
Program available on the BJU Division of Music Facebook page.
Nov 6
5:30 p.m.
Flute Choir
Nov 6 7:00 p.m.
The Woodwind Program’s Flute Choir presents a program that includes transcriptions and arrangements from the standard classical literature, as well as contemporary original works written specifically for the flute family, from piccolo to bass flute.
Program available on the BJU Division of Music Facebook page.
Nov 6
7:00 p.m.
Handbell Choir
Nov 7 7:00 p.m.
This concert will present a wide variety of music, both secular and sacred.
Program available on the BJU Division of Music Facebook page.
Nov 7
7:00 p.m.
University Singers
Nov 13 5:30 p.m.
Founder's Memorial Amphitorium
Hear the celebrated University Singers perform an exciting concert of choral music. This choir continues the tradition of delightful concerts given by about 100 inspiring freshmen voices.
Program available on the BJU Division of Music Facebook page.
Nov 13
5:30 p.m.
Nov 17
7:30 p.m.
Lyric Choir
Nov 20 5:30 p.m.
BJU's Lyric Choir performs a program highlighting beautiful music for women's chorus.
Program available on the BJU Division of Music Facebook page.
Nov 20
5:30 p.m.
String Orchestra
Feb 3 6:00 p.m.
"Americana" Enjoy an afternoon of eclectic music by American composers. Yuriy Leonovich, conductor
Feb 3
6:00 p.m.
Symphonic Wind Band
Feb 12 7:00 p.m.
“Shall we Dance?”-inspired by the 1951 musical The King and I, this Valentines’s Day concert will be a delightful part of your holiday celebration. Included on the program is Robert Russell Bennett’s Suite of Old American Dances and Dvorak’s Slavonic Dances.
Feb 12
7:00 p.m.
Cello Choir
Mar 31 5:00 p.m.
"Fanfare" –The University’s Cello Choir presents an afternoon of chamber music for small and large cello ensemble, featuring famous fanfares by Richard Strauss, Dukas, Suppé, and others.
Mar 31
5:00 p.m.
Percussion Ensemble
Apr 2 5:00 p.m.
Come enjoy the exciting sounds of the University's Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Rob Schoolfield.
Apr 2
5:00 p.m.
Chamber Harp Ensemble
Apr 7 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy the rare and beautiful sound of a dozen or more harps from the Chamber Harp Ensemble directed by Emily Waggoner.
Apr 7
5:00 p.m.
Handbell Choir
Apr 9 5:00 p.m.
The University handbell choir will take you around the world with music from different countries. We may even go into orbit with some out of this world music. It will be an enjoyable time of listening to music of different cultures.
Apr 9
5:00 p.m.
Concert Choir
Apr 16 5:00 p.m.
The Concert Choir presents the first choral concert of the spring season. Enjoy a stirring and delightful program by this 50-voice BJU choral ensemble.
Apr 16
5:00 p.m.
Symphonic Wind Band
Apr 16 7:00 p.m.
“Concerto Contest Winner”- hear music of Joseph Horovitz and Gordon Jacob as Daniel Leedy, a concerto/aria contest winner, performs the Horovitz’ Concerto with the University Wind Band.
Apr 16
7:00 p.m.
Annual Music Contests Showcase
Apr 19 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 voice, woodwinds, bowed strings, harp and brass.
Apr 19
7:00 p.m.
University Singers
Apr 21 5:00 p.m.
"Father to Son" Enjoy an afternoon of two generations of the Bach family with J. S. Bach's Keyboard Concerto in G minor and C. P. E. Bach's Cello Concerto in A major. Stephen Schaub, harpsichordist and Yuriy Leonovich, conductor/cellist.
Apr 21
5:00 p.m.
Chorale
Apr 23 6:30 p.m.
Director Warren Cook and the 50-voice Chorale presents their much-anticipated and inspiring spring concert in the War Memorial Chapel.
Free tickets for the two identical performances are available at Programs & Productions and in the Gustafson Fine Arts Center Music Library.
Apr 23
6:30 p.m.
Chorale
Apr 23 8:00 p.m.
Director Warren Cook and the 50-voice Chorale presents their much-anticipated and inspiring spring concert in the War Memorial Chapel.
Free tickets for the two identical performances are available at Programs & Productions and in the Gustafson Fine Arts Center Music Library.
Apr 23
8:00 p.m.
String Orchestra
Apr 26 5:00 p.m.
"Romani Voyage" - Enjoy an afternoon concert of music that traces the path of the Romani people from India to Eastern Europe. The program will feature a world premiere of The Ancient India by Michael Makhal, written especially for the BJU String Orchestra. Other composers will include Bartok and J. Strauss. Yuriy Leonovich, conductor.
Apr 26
5:00 p.m.
Collegiate Choir
Apr 27 7:00 p.m.
With Benjamin West’s magnificent painting of Christ’s ascension as their backdrop, the Collegiate Choir, under the direction of Dr. Fred R. Coleman, will fill this beautiful chapel space with warm choral testimonies.
Apr 27
7:00 p.m.
Lyric Choir
Apr 29 5:00 p.m.
BJU's women's choir presents a delightful spring concert in the beautiful War Memorial Chapel.
Apr 29
5:00 p.m.
Symphony Orchestra
Apr 29 7:00 p.m.
BJU Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven Symphony No. 6 (“Pastorale”) and Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Brandon Ironside, soloist. Michael Moore, conductor. Free admission.
Apr 29
7:00 p.m.
May 1
7:00 p.m.