A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
AU 2023 Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 06, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing” • Healey Willan
PROCESSIONAL
“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
*Nadia Nosworthy, Associate Professor ofEducational Psychology
**Jean Cadet, Associate Professor of Population Health, Nutrition and Wellness
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
*“The Lord’s Prayer” • Albert Hay Malotte, arranged by Paul Langford
Jason Marquez, BMus, clarinet; Jamison Moore, BMus, cello; Tyler Ninalga, piano
**“He Shines” • Grant Steinweg
Baccalaureate Choir, Stephen Zork, conductor; Grant Steinweg, BA, piano
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 1:1
*Robert D. Bates, Adjunct Professor of Archaeology
**Jenica Joseph, Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
HYMN OF MEDITATION
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
Andrea Luxton, President
BACCALAUREATE SERMON
“Created for Greatness” • Garth Gabriel, President, Lake Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
HYMN OF COMMISSIONING
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
BENEDICTION
*Nathan Hess, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
**A. Rahel Wells, Associate Professor of Old Testament
RECESSIONAL
“Dialogue” • Gilbert Martin
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout