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Academics
Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 80+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. A 2014 Division III national championship. 95% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Music Department

Winds, Brass and Percussion

Whether you’re a music major, minor or enthusiast, we have a place for you.

We provide a quality, educational experience that includes exposure to exceptional guest artists. Through the Great Performance Series, guest soloists performing with Hope ensembles, and guest recitalists, our students are continually interacting with and learning from outstanding musicians and artists. Wind Ensemble French Horns We offer lessons and ensemble opportunities for all flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion players. Discover how your passion for music can be lifelong by joining our family of musicians!

Head of Winds, Brass and Percussion Area

Gabe Southard

Applied Lessons

WoodWinds

Flute/Piccolo – Gabe Southard and Julie Sooy
Oboe/English Horn – Sarah Southard
Clarinet – Joel Schekman
Bassoon – Genevieve Beaulieu
Saxophone – Adam Briggs

Brass

Trumpet – Jonathan Ruffer
French Horn – Allen French
Trombone – Adam Graham
Tuba – Adam Graham
Euphonium – Adam Graham

Percussion

Mark Lopez

Recent Guest Clinicians

Dr. Dana Wilson
Helen Werling
Dr. Jack Stamp

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Faculty Recital - Alicia Eppinga

07 Sep

Faculty Recital - Alicia Eppinga

Date: Friday, September 07
Location: Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts

Faculty Recital - Alicia Eppinga 7:30 pm - Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, John and Dede Howard Recital Hall

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06 Jun

‘Awakening’ Faith-Formation Program for High School Students Running June 10–15

The high school students participating in the Awakening faith-formation summer institute at Hope College don’t just learn about worship. They also plan and lead a service themselves, applying skills and perspective that they’ve gained along the way, lessons that the program’s organizers hope will make a lasting difference to them — and, through them, to others.

‘Awakening’ Faith-Formation Program for High School Students Running June 10–15

Questions about Studying Winds, Brass or Percussion?Contact Dr. Gabe Southard, Head of Winds, Brass, & Percussion

Interested in joining an Ensemble?

Learn more about chamber music and other ensembles.

Hope CollegeMusic Department

Miller Center for Musical Arts221 Columbia AvenueHolland, MI 49423

workP. 616-395-7650