Performance - Strings
The music of stringed instruments dedicated to the glory of God is a rich tradition, from the playing of King David to the composing of Johann Sebastian Bach to the teaching and beneficence of Calvin’s “Uncle Leo” Cayvan. That tradition of faith-inspired music lives on at Calvin College, where outstanding faculty work with committed students within quality programs.
Strings News & Events
The annual Faculty Showcase was held at 1:30 on September 16 in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium. New faculty member Leslie Van Becker (viola) performed music of Frank Bridge, David Reimer (violin) performed a movement of the Brahms Horn Trio with Richard Britsch and Hyesook Kim, and Carlos de la Barrera (guitar) performed a piece by Carlo Domeniconi.
The Calvin String program is on display during the Fall Music Festival (October 24-25, 7:30pm, FAC Auditorium), with orchestra, chamber and solo performances.
Andrew Sewell conducts the 2008 Orchestra Festival concert (October 29, 7:00pm, FAC Auditorium), combining students from Calvin College, GR Christian HS, Holland Christian HS and one other high school TBD.
A faculty recital features Jennifer Walvoord (violin) and her husband Andrew Le (November 5, 8:00pm, FAC Auditorium).
Complete list of upcoming string events.