Fri, Sep 12th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

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Grammy-nominated Mariachi Los Camperos’ abundant accolades and performances on premier concert stages can easily obscure the fact that its leaders come from humble roots deep within a mariachi tradition. The group’s founder, Nati Cano, forged his own mariachi group in 1961 from his artistic vision and determination. Until his death in 2014, he challenged the attitudes that led formally trained musical peers to look down on his beloved rural and working-class music. In the words of Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán, his disciple and successor as Camperos leader, “He wanted to have a mariachi that would have dignity, that would have heart, that would have soul, and he made Los Camperos.”

“The Los Angeles-based Mariachi Los Camperos is considered by many to be the finest mariachi ensemble in the world. Undoubtedly, it has played a central role in the United States in raising both the artistic standards and the public perceptions of mariachi music.”
– The National Folk Festival

Los abundantes elogios y las presentaciones en escenarios de primer nivel del Mariachi Los Camperos, nominado al Grammy, pueden fácilmente eclipsar el hecho de que sus líderes provienen de orígenes humildes y están profundamente arraigados en la tradición mariachi. El fundador del grupo, Nati Cano, forjó su propio grupo de mariachi en 1961 con su visión artística y determinación. Hasta su fallecimiento en 2014, desafió las actitudes que llevaban a sus colegas músicos con formación académica a menospreciar su amada música rural y de clase trabajadora. En palabras de Jesús “Chuy” Guzmán, su discípulo y sucesor como líder de los Camperos: “Quería un mariachi con dignidad, corazón y alma, y creó a Los Camperos”.

“El Mariachi Los Camperos, con sede en Los Ángeles, es considerado por muchos como el mejor conjunto de mariachi del mundo. Sin duda, ha desempeñado un papel fundamental en Estados Unidos al elevar tanto el nivel artístico como la percepción pública de la música mariachi”.
– Festival Nacional de Folklore

Fri, Sep 19th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga is bringing her acclaimed Stage, Screen & Everything In Between tour to North America in 2025. Musical theater fans will experience stage and screen classics from Lea’s iconic roles including songs from Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Aladdin and Mulan, new-found favorites from the critically acclaimed Broadway and West End hit Old Friends, Broadway blockbusters, pop classics, and much more from her celebrated career and beyond.

“One thing was evident throughout the show – just how incredible Lea Salonga’s voice is. She was able to turn her hand to melodic ballads, Disney classics and some more upbeat, rocky sounds, and did each one practically note perfect.”

– South Wales Argus

Wed, Oct 15th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. David Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever and Holidays on Ice, as well as multiple collections of personal essays, and as well as his most recent book, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, each of which became an immediate bestseller. His live presentation will include readings from unpublished work as well as along with audience Q&A.

“Sedaris’s droll assessment of the mundane and the eccentrics who inhabit the world’s crevices make him one of the greatest humorists writing today.”
– Chicago Tribune

Sat, Dec 13th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

A cappella sensation Voctave has had over 160 million social media views of their videos, and their albums frequently debut in the top 10 on the Billboard and iTunes charts. In 2024, they released the third volume in their popular The Corner of Broadway & Main Street series. Formed in 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the voices that bring their arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. The group has performed with Grammy, Dove and American Music Award recipients including Sandi Patty, Pentatonix’s Kirstin Maldonado, Mark Lowry, David Phelps, and Jody McBrayer.

“The eleven member team Voctave bring a cappella music to a new dimension as they arrange jazz standards and soundtrack tunes in a clever vocal fashion.”
– Jazz Weekly

Tue, Jan 27th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Cirque Kalabanté presents Afrique en Cirque, a show inspired by daily life in Guinea and created by Yamoussa Bangoura, a multidisciplinary artist of Guinean origin. Sharing the beauty, youth and artistry of African culture, the performance will feature acrobats executing gravity-defying moves and human pyramids accompanied by the contemporary sounds of live Afro-Jazz, percussion, and kora. The company began by doing shows in Quebec and, over the years, expanded to all of Canada, the USA and now performs all over the world. In 2018, Kalabanté opened their own studio and school in Montreal, where they offer classes in African dance, cirque, and drumming.

“A kind of daredevil circus, full of astounding leaps, rolls, and drum music, Kalabanté offers high-flying, jaw-dropping performances that will amaze the whole family.”
– The Georgia Straight

Thu, Feb 12th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir is one of the best-known Estonian music ensembles in the world. Under the direction of founding director Tõnu Kaljuste, the program will feature famed Estonian composer Arvo Pärt’s works alongside other ethereal melodies that can only be brought to life by the choir’s resplendent sound. Touted as one of the 10 best choirs in the world by BBC Music Magazine, the repertoire of the choir extends from Gregorian chant and Baroque to the music of the 21st century, with a special focus on the work of Estonian composers. Each season the choir gives about 60–70 concerts both in Estonia and abroad.

“When the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir comes to town, audiences answer.”
– Washington Classical Review

Sat, Mar 07th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

The popular and multi-award-winning quintet Goitse* was forged in the white-hot creative crucible of Limerick’s Irish World Academy. Named Live Ireland’s “Traditional Group of the Year,” Goitse has become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles. Goitse has released six critically acclaimed recordings and maintains a year-round touring schedule that includes performances throughout Ireland, the UK, Germany, France and the United States. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with age-old traditional tunes which make each performance unique.

*Goitse is a Gaelic word for ‘come here’ and is pronounced Go-wit-cha

Fri, Mar 27th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Faces that disappear from drivers’ licenses. Paintbrushes that paint on their own. Photographs that literally come to life right before your eyes. Brace yourself for a whole new take on magic and step into Vitaly’s world. Hailed as “one of the most unique and innovative illusionists in the world” (Chicago Tribune), Vitaly Beckman stumped Penn & Teller three times on their hit TV show Fool Us and starred in his own 16-week off-Broadway run. Blending art and illusion with his captivating style, Vitaly Beckman’s one-of-a-kind theatrical experience retraces his journey from a boy with a dream to a man with a vision. During this journey, the audience rediscovers, along with Vitaly, the importance of finding beauty and wonder in everyday life and in all living things.

“Amazing magic! Ingenious!”
– Penn & Teller

Sat, May 02nd @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Through an inimitable voice that The New York Times touts as, “a smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather,” renowned vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. Drawing inspiration from her Southern upbringing in Georgia, she lies beneath the script of history, transcending social divides with an offer of love and deep sense of humanity. Her music accepts the beauty of reality and creates a collective experience of belonging for the listener. Wright’s songs embody a tradition that allows us to always feel at home.

“Wright translates with phenomenal fluency between inner awareness and outward demonstration, individual seeking and conscious communion, ecstasy and empathy.”
– NPR

Sat, May 16th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Grammy-nominated African American vocal ensemble SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK® marks its’ 50th anniversary with a powerful three-year celebration that will honor its storied past and set the course for the future of the group, which has been described as, “one of the most dynamic, versatile and still relevant musical collectives today.”

Since its inception in Washington, D.C. in 1973, Sweet Honey in the Rock has thrived as a performance ensemble founded on the missions of empowerment, education, and entertainment. Throughout five decades, the ensemble members have worked to create engaging and socially conscious music that consistently takes an active stance toward making our planet a better place for all in which to live.

“Their sheer musicianship can still raise goosebumps.”
– The Guardian

Multiple Dates — Sauder Concert Hall

A Festival of Carols is Goshen College’s annual Christmas music celebration. This event promises a cheerful experience for the Goshen College community, bringing together the talents of four choirs and an orchestra in a festive celebration of the holiday season.

“A Festival of Carols” is a heartwarming presentation patterned on a traditional English worship service, featuring Christmas carols, spirituals, scripture readings and sacred musical works. Sauder Concert Hall will be transformed into a winter wonderland, adorned with garlands, lights and trees, creating a magical atmosphere for all attendees.

The stellar lineup of performers includes the Goshen College Chamber Choir, Vox Profundi, Voices of the Earth, Goshen College Symphony Orchestra and Shout For Joy Children’s Choir. Roz Woll, assistant professor of music, and Scott Hochstetler, professor of music, lead the Goshen College choirs, while Jimin Seo, assistant professor of music, directs the Goshen College Symphony Orchestra and Sandy Hill directs the Shout For Joy Children’s Choir.

Audience participation is a key feature of the event, with attendees invited to join the choirs in singing familiar carols during the performance. This interactive element adds a communal touch to the festivities, making “A Festival of Carols” an engaging experience for everyone.

Tickets for sale to the general public beginning Monday, November 3, 2025. The Sunday afternoon performance will be live-streamed.

Sun, Sep 07th @ 4:00 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

Goshen College music faculty members Scott Hochstetler, baritone, and H. Roz Woll, mezzo-soprano, present an afternoon of vocal music in Rieth Recital Hall. This concert is presented as part of the 2025-26 Rieth Recital Series.

Scott Hochstetler, DMA, is a professor of music at Goshen College, where he teaches and conducts in the choral, vocal and opera/musical theater areas. He is also the musical director of Camerata Singers, an area professional choir.

H. Roz Woll, DMA, assistant professor of music at Goshen College, teaches voice and directs the choir, Voices of the Earth. She previously lived in New York City, where she taught voice, vocal pedagogy, and directed the Women’s Choir at Queens College, City University of New York. Prior to living in New York, she was a conductor with the Chicago Children’s Choir for nine years, directing the Hyde Park Neighborhood Choir and choirs in 10 Chicago public schools.

Fri, Oct 24th @ 7:30 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

Goshen College Professor of Music and pianist Dr. Matthew Hill will present a solo piano recital in Rieth Recital Hall. This recital is presented as part of the 2025-26 Rieth Recital Series.

Matthew Hill, DMA, pianist and Goshen College professor of music, is chair of the music department and teaches piano, chamber music, music history, and as a result of the strong influence from his wife and daughter, also teaches a general education course in Opera and Musical Theatre. He has studied with such renowned musicians as Howard Karp and Claude Frank, whose respective pedagogical genealogies include Rosina Lhévinne and Arthur Schnabel. He has had a variety of teaching and performing experiences both nationally and Internationally. Dr. Hill participated at the Schlern International Music Festival held in the Dolomites of northern Italy through invitation as a teacher, performer, and master class clinician. In China, he taught a series of master classes at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, and presented a solo recital. Matthew received his doctorate in piano performance at University of Wisconsin- Madison. His students have gone on to further graduate study at many different graduate schools, including Kansas City Conservatory of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Nebraska- Lincoln, University of Oklahoma, Westminster Choir College, and the University of South Florida.

Sat, Nov 08th @ 7:30 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

New Voices in Michiana: An Evening of New Music by Indiana Composers

Come support our local and regional composers from Indiana through exciting performances by Ensemble CONCEPT/21. Maestra Casey Robards, EC/21’s Artistic and Music Director, will lead the ensemble to present six works by emerging Indiana composers Biddyclair Moore, Victor Williams, Xinyuan Deng, Michale James Fair, Bill Klemm, and the exciting new work by Jessica T. Carter, Birds of Freedom!

Fri, Jan 16th @ 7:30 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

The Norell Piano Duo began performing together in 2009 at LCC International University in Klaipeda, Lithuania, and has continued to present repertoire for one and two pianos across North America. Recent engagements have included performing at the Music Archive of Sarasota, Florida, the Ruthmere Fall Concert Series, and Ohio University. At Goshen College, Luke and Mary Rose have been included on the Rieth Chamber Series and also performed Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite in Sauder Concert Hall for the Afternoon Sabbatical Series. They have competed in the Liszt 200 Chicago Competition for piano duos, performed at Northwestern University, and at Indiana University with the American Liszt Society.

The Norells performed at Edvard Grieg’s home Troldhaugen in Bergen, Norway, as part of the workshop “Edvard Grieg and the Human Voice”, and have collaborated on multiple occasions with celebrated Norwegian bass-baritone Njål Sparbo in Goshen. As founding board members of the newly-formed nonprofit organization, the Edvard Grieg Society of the Great Lakes, the Norells organized its inaugural conference at Goshen College: “SalzBergen: Exploring the Intersection between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Edvard Grieg.” The conference included guest artists from Norway and across the USA, and will be followed by an upcoming symposium in Indianapolis in 2019.

Their collaboration as teachers and adjudicators recently included appearing as guest artists for the Ohio Music Teachers Association Summit County Duet Festival, judging for the Kelowna Kiwanis Music Festival in British Columbia, and teaching as faculty at the University of Northwestern Piano Institute in St. Paul, MN. Luke and Mary Rose have worked with the Ravinia outreach program Reach*Teach*Play in bringing classical music to children in inner-city Chicago schools, performing selections from Camille Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals and Gustav Holst’s The Planets. They both teach on the faculty of the Goshen College Community School of the Arts.

Fri, Feb 06th @ 7:30 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

The Sherer Trio brings together three of Goshen College’s instrumental faculty. A native of Ukraine, violinist Solomia Soroka is professor of music and teaches applied violin, music theory and chamber music. Cellist and Adjunct Professor Dato Machivariani is a native of the Republic of Georgia and teaches applied cello at Goshen College and Valparaiso Unversity. Pianist and Professor of Music Matthew Hill is chair of the music department, teaches applied piano, music history, piano pedagogy and chamber music courses.

Solomia Soroka, DMA, is professor of music at Goshen College, where she teaches violin, chamber music, and music theory courses. Born in Lviv, Ukraine, she earned her master’s degree and completed her postgraduate studies in the Kiev (Kyiv) Conservatory, and later served on its staff in the department of chamber music. She also has a DMA degree from Eastman School of Music. She studied with Hersh Heifetz, Bohodar Kotorovych, Lyudmyla Zvirko and Charles Castleman. Soroka made her solo debut at ten, playing the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra. She has appeared at concerts and festivals in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Taiwan and Ukraine. Since her American debut in 1997, she has performed throughout the United States as well.

During the summer, Soroka is on the faculty of Music Fest in Perugia, Italy. She also has taught at the Castleman Quartet Program, Pilsen Summer Academy, and Schlern Music Festival. Ms. Soroka is active giving masterclasses in her native Ukraine, USA, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Israel, Czech Republic, and Italy.

Dato Machavariani was born in 1962 in the Republic of Georgia. His official musical training started at the age of eight in a special music school for gifted children in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. He continued his studies at the Tbilisi State Conservatory under the tutelage of Eldar Isakadze and Tamara Gabarashvili (both pupils of Mstislav Rostropovich) and earned his master’s degree with highest distinction. In 1992, by invitation of Indiana University South Bend, Machavariani came to the United States and earned his master’s degree and artist diploma. As a soloist, Machavariani has played many times with the Georgian National Symphony, Georgian Radio and TV Orchestra, IUSB Philharmonic, and Elkhart Symphony Orchestra. He was a member of the Georgian Chamber Orchestra under Liana Isakadze, touring in Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Hungary, West Germany, and Austria. He was principal cello in the Elkhart Symphony Orchestra and Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra in St. Joseph, Mich. Currently, he is an assistant principal in the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and Columbia (Mo.) Festival Chamber Orchestra. He is an adjunct faculty member at Goshen College, IUSB, and Valparaiso University.

Matthew Hill, DMA, pianist and Goshen College professor of music, is chair of the music department and teaches piano, chamber music, music history, and as a result of the strong influence from his wife and daughter, also teaches a general education course in Opera and Musical Theatre. He has studied with such renowned musicians as Howard Karp and Claude Frank, whose respective pedagogical genealogies include Rosina Lhévinne and Arthur Schnabel. He has had a variety of teaching and performing experiences both nationally and Internationally. Dr. Hill participated at the Schlern International Music Festival held in the Dolomites of northern Italy through invitation as a teacher, performer, and master class clinician. In China, he taught a series of master classes at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, and presented a solo recital. Matthew received his doctorate in piano performance at University of Wisconsin- Madison. His students have gone on to further graduate study at many different graduate schools, including Kansas City Conservatory of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Nebraska- Lincoln, University of Oklahoma, Westminster Choir College, and the University of South Florida.

Fri, May 08th @ 7:30 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

Austin Huntington was appointed principal cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in 2015 at age 20, making him one of the youngest principal players in a major American orchestra. He has also served as guest principal with the San Francisco, Toronto, Utah, and Florida symphonies, and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. He is currently principal cellist at the Mainly Mozart Festival and Colorado Music Festival.

A winner of the Stulberg and Irving M. Klein international competitions and a top prizewinner in the Schadt Competition, Austin has appeared as soloist with the Indianapolis Symphony, The Florida Orchestra, Marin Symphony, Colburn Orchestra, and others.

Equally active as a chamber musician, he has collaborated across genres with artists including Itzhak Perlman, Augustin Hadelich, Edgar Meyer, The Eagles, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Augustana. He has served on faculty at Indiana University and the University of Indianapolis, and as Chair of the Board for the Indianapolis Suzuki Academy.

Austin holds degrees from the Colburn School and Indiana University, and studied with Ronald Leonard, Eric Kim, and other renowned teachers.

Soprano Jeni Houser has been praised by Opera News for her “commanding and duplicitous, yet also vulnerable” performances and a voice with “a bright future above the staff.” In the 2024–25 season, she returned to the Metropolitan Opera for Die Zauberflöte and its English-language The Magic Flute, reprising her signature role as the Queen of the Night. She also appears as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance with Charlottesville Opera, makes her debut with the Utah Symphony, and returns to the Madison Symphony Orchestra.

Houser has performed the Queen of the Night with the Met, LA Opera, Dallas Opera, and across the U.S. She recently sang Cunegonde in Candide with Madison Opera and Carmina Burana with the Phoenix Symphony and Grand Teton Music Festival.

Internationally, she debuted at the Wiener Staatsoper in Staud’s Die Weiden and returned for Die Zauberflöte and Orest. Other roles include Lucia, Zerbinetta, Olympia, and Susanna. A graduate of Lawrence University and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, she is an alumna of Glimmerglass, Virginia Opera, and Opera Saratoga.

Sat, Oct 04th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Goshen College’s instrumental and choral ensembles will perform in Sauder Concert Hall as part of the annual Homecoming Music Gala, part of Goshen College’s annual Homecoming activities. Traditionally seen as the first opportunity to hear this years’ ensembles, there will be performances by  Voices of the Earth, directed by H. Roz Woll, and the GC Chamber Choir and Vox Profundi, directed by Scott Hochstetler, as well as the Symphony Orchestra, directed by Jimin Seo.

Tue, Oct 07th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Vox Profundi, Goshen College’s low voice choral ensemble, will be joined by low voice ensembles from area schools and the community for a day of rehearsals and workshops, culminating in an evening festival concert in Sauder Concert Hall. Vox Profundi is directed by Scott Hochstetler.

Sat, Oct 25th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

The Goshen College Choirs will present their first full concert of the 2025-26 academic year in Sauder Concert Hall. Performing are the Goshen College Chamber Choir and Voices of the Earth, directed by H. Roz Woll, and Vox Profundi, directed by Scott Hochstetler.

Sat, Nov 01st @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

The Goshen College Symphony Orchestra, directed by Jimin Seo, will present their fall concert in Sauder Concert Hall.

Tue, Nov 04th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Voices of the Earth, Goshen College’s treble chorus directed by H. Roz Woll, will perform alongside invited high school high voice choirs from the surrounding community in Sauder Concert Hall.

Fri, Nov 21st @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Lavender Jazz, Goshen College’s big band, will present their fall concert in Sauder Concert Hall. LJ is directed by Greg Smucker.

Sat, Feb 07th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

The Goshen College Choirs will present their annual Winter Choral Concert in Sauder Concert Hall. Performing are the Goshen College Chamber Choir and Voices of the Earth, conducted by H. Roz Woll, and Vox Profundi, conducted by Jeshua Franklin.

Sat, Feb 14th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Student winners of the annual Goshen College Concerto-Aria Competition will perform their works with the GC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jimin Seo.

Sun, Sep 21st @ 4:00 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

Members of the Community School of the Arts teaching faculty will combine to present a joint recital in Rieth Recital Hall. The concert is free and the public is warmly invited.

Sun, Nov 09th @ 4:00 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Three youth choirs in the Community School of the Arts will perform in Sauder Concert Hall, part of the annual CSA Fall Choral Showcase Concert. Performing are Rejoice (grades 3-5) and Sommo Voci (grades 9-12), directed by Kristin Kauffman, and Shout for Joy (grades 7-9) directed by Sandra Hill.

Tue, Nov 11th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Two youth orchestras comprised of talented Elkhart County instrumental musicians in grades 7-12 will perform in Sauder Concert Hall. Performing are the YHO Concert Orchestra and YHO Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nathan Berkey.

Mon, Dec 15th @ 4:00 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Students and ensembles in the Elkhart County ECoSistema program will present their winter concert in Sauder Concert Hall. This concert is free and open to the public.

ECoSistema stands for Elkhart County El Sistema, and is our county’s very own El Sistema-inspired program! Since 2009, community partners have been working together to bring the mission of community-building, access, and excellence through music to Elkhart County.

El Sistema is a community music and youth development program that began in Venezuela in 1975.  It was founded by Dr. Jose Antonio Abreu to become the national model of music education in Venezuela, granting millions of young people access to quality music programming. Since then, the El Sistema philosophy of music education has spread throughout the world as a music education model that promotes community-building, empowerment, excellence, and access – in the words of Dr. Abreu, El Sistema is about “music for social change.”