The Hope College Concert Band will perform on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
The public is invited. Admission is free.
The Concert Band will present “Choose Joy,” showcasing a variety of pieces. The works performed will include “Music of Royal Fireworks,” by George Frederick Händel; “Military March No.1,” by Ludwig van Beethoven; “As Time Goes By,” by Herman Hupfeld; “The Gliding Girl,” by John Philip Sousa; “Finnegan’s Wake,” by A.J. Potter; and “Finlandia,” a piece that features a Finlandia Hymn composed by Jean Sibelius.
The Hope College Concert Band is directed by Ken Austin, who is an adjunct member of the music faculty. A 1970 Hope College graduate, Austin received a Master of Music degree in conducting and trumpet performance from Yale University, followed by a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting and trumpet from the American Conservatory of Music. In addition to his current role as the Concert Band’s interim director, he performs with the West Michigan Winds, the Zeeland Community Band, the Holland American Legion Band, and the orchestra and brass ensemble at Christ Memorial Church in Holland. This will be Austin’s last concert with Hope College before his retirement.
To inquire about accessibility or if you need accommodations to fully participate in the event, please email accommodations@hope.edu. Updates related to events are posted when available at hope.edu/calendar in the individual listings.
The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts is located at 221 Columbia Ave., between Ninth and 10th streets.