The Special Event Series

October 19 & 20

Calvin Music Festival: Together, We Celebrate

• Special Event Series
• Time: 7:30pm
• Location: CFAC Auditorium
• 6:30pm - Pre-concert Music, CFAC Recital Hall & CFAC public spaces

Welcome to the Calvin Music Festival - Together, We Celebrate. At this year's collage style concert, the department of music will be bringing together all seven music department ensembles to perform large masterworks in celebration of the inauguration of Calvin's new president, President Michael Le Roy. You will also enjoy a concert centered on President Le Roy's inauguration theme of "together we offer our hearts to you, O Lord."

Arrive at 6:30pm to hear performances in the Recital Hall and public spaces in the Covenant Fine Arts Center.

 

Tickets: $15 adults, $5 students
Proceeds benefit Calvin College's music scholarship program.
Tickets are available at the Calvin College Box Office

November 2

Hildegard of Bingen and the Living Light
featuring Linn Maxwell, mezzo soprano & the Women’s Chorale 

• Special Event Series
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: CFAC Recital Hall

A celebration of the life of a 12^th century female spiritual, musical and diplomatic leader: Hildegard of Bingen and the Living Light with transport you through time. Enjoy this 65-minute musical with featuring mezzo-soprano Linn Maxwell Keller and the Calvin Women’s Chorale.  

Admission is free; tickets are not required.

December 2

Lessons & Carols

• Special Event Series
• Time: 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
• Location: LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church

A service intended to refocus your heart and mind during the rush of the holiday season. Calvin Women’s Chorale, under the direction of Pearl Shangkuan, and the Campus Choir, under the direction of Joel Navarro, will lead the 38th annual service of songs, hymns and scripture readings on Sunday, December 2. 

Admission is free; a free will offering will be collected.

December 10

Sleigh Ride to Toyland

• Special Event Series
• Time: 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium

The Calvin College Wind Ensemble is ready to take you on another Sleigh Ride musical journey! Sleigh Ride to Toyland is a multimedia concert for the young and young at heart. Enjoy video clips and photos while the ensemble performs the title tracks from your childhood favorites. With great music, a special reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, and a visit from Santa, this is an afternoon guarantees to put everyone in the holiday spirit. 

Tickets: $5 individual, $25 family
Tickets are available at the Calvin College Box Office

April 24

New Music from Calvin College

• Special Event Series
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Covenant Fine Arts Center Recital Hall

Experience the world premiere of works composed by Calvin College faculty and students at this one evening performance.  Admission is free; tickets are not required.