Fri, Sep 20th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

“Their songs navigate the sounds of the piano, bass, congas, timbales, vibraphone and vocals. Their lyrics are a celebration of life, love and feminine strength.” —La Vaga Comunicaciones

Las Guaracheras is an all-women salsa sextet born in the city of Cali, Colombia in 2017. The ensemble´s cultural and artistic objective is to uplift a female voice within Afro-Latin music and build a more inclusive, diverse and respectful cultural space for all. Their music communicates joy, memory and transformation. With vibraphone, percussion, bass, piano and vocals, Las Guaracheras present an explosive show that provokes dancing, singing as well as reflection.

Among multiple presentations in the best salsa forums in Colombia, Las Guaracheras have performed on stages and festivals such as: Salsa al Parque in Bogotá, Portamérica Latitudes in Guadalajara, Mexico, Las Fiestas del Pitic in Hermosillo, Mexico, Sunfest in Canada, Feria de Cali, Sevijazz, the Colsubsidio Theater in Bogotá, BIME Spain, Madrid, and Barcelona and they closed last year with a presentation before 12,000 people in the Zócalo of Mexico City.

This engagement of Las Guaracheras is made possible in part through the Performing Arts Global Exchange program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Multiple Dates — Sauder Concert Hall

Three siblings unlock one harmony to unite the world as Girl Named Tom. The trio — Bekah, Joshua, and Caleb Liechty — notably made history as “the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice.” Along the way, they’ve impressively generated over 25 million of streams across chart-rattling covers such as “River,” “The Chain,” and “Dust in the Wind.” Inking a deal with Republic Records, they served up their debut holiday EP, One More Christmas, which reached #1 on the iTunes Charts, and embarked on a massive arena tour supporting Pentatonix for “A Christmas Spectacular.”  The sibling trio has captivated millions on television, appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, singing for the Indy500, and returning for a heart wrenching performance on The Voice Finale a year after their win. Girl Named Tom is embarking on a new Christmas Tour primed for 2024.  While they serve up plenty of original holiday songs with a whole lot of heart and inimitable familial harmonies, they also breathe new life into timeless holiday staples.

Wed, Dec 11th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

“The Ohio-based husband and wife duo has long been making soul-nourishing music, and the richness only deepens.” —LA Times

When you listen to Over the Rhine, the supremely talented musical couple comprised of Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler, you quickly fall under the spell of Karin’s timeless voice “which has the power to stop the world in its tracks” (Performing Songwriter).

Of their upcoming holiday tour, Over the Rhine says, “In 2024, more than 25 years after releasing our first holiday CD, we are still at it. This year, we will be leaning into some harmonies and making an intimate, but hopefully holy, ruckus.” In addition to Christmas tunes, Over the Rhine will mix in favorite songs from their other records.

Sat, Jan 11th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

“[Mandy is]…one of the greatest singers on earth.” —Lin-Manuel Miranda

Possessing one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time, Mandy Gonzalez celebrates today’s greatest composers and shares stories and songs from her career on stage, including music from Hamilton, In The Heights, Wicked and the best of Broadway. This musical journey will be a vibrant celebration of diversity, identity, friendship and the universal power of music to unite us all.

Mandy Gonzalez is an accomplished film, TV, and stage actor and author. Mandy has starred on Broadway in the megahit Hamilton as Angelica Schuyler, in Wicked as Elphaba, and she originated the role of Nina Rosario in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, In The Heights, for which Mandy received a Drama Desk Award.

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

“…these six singers can do almost anything a full-sized chorus can do, with a degree of perfection that drops the jaw and delights the ear. —Seattle Times

Returning to Sauder Concert Hall by popular demand, The King’s Singers have represented the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over 50 years. They are renowned for their unrivaled technique, versatility and skill in performance, and for their consummate musicianship, drawing both on the group’s rich heritage and its pioneering spirit to create an extraordinary wealth of original works and unique collaborations.

What has always distinguished the group is their comfort in an unprecedented range of styles and genres, pushing the boundaries of their repertoire, while at the same time honoring their origins in the British choral tradition.

Sun, Feb 23rd @ 4:00 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

“[The performance] opened with a propulsive, richly hued interpretation…which demonstrated the ensemble’s polish and tonal allure.”

—The New York Times

The Sphinx Virtuosi is a dynamic and inspiring professional self-conducted chamber orchestra and serves as the flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organization – the leading social justice non-profit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Comprised of 18 accomplished Black and Latinx artists, a critical aim of the Sphinx Virtuosi is to evolve and transform the face of classical music through artistic excellence, pioneering programming and impassioned community engagement. Its members serve as cultural and diversity ambassadors for audiences and communities around the United States and abroad.

Sat, Mar 08th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

“The StepCrew is a show that very simply, cannot be missed. It is truly one of the most exciting things I have seen in a long time.”

—Jean Butler of Riverdance

The StepCrew is an unbelievable show which brings together three styles of exhilarating dance forms — Ottawa Valley stepdance, Irish stepdance, and tap. With virtuosic dancers and musicians from The Chieftains, this cast of outstanding talent takes you on a spellbinding journey of dance. As champions in their respective art forms, they will show audiences the amazing similarities and differences between these three captivating styles.

Fri, Mar 28th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has already enjoyed touring in the United States many times. This original musical ensemble features only ukuleles of various sizes and registers, accompanied by just the natural voices of the performers. Among their many international concerts and festival appearances, they have sold out twice at Carnegie Hall in New York, twice at The Royal Albert Hall in London and also once at Sydney Opera House in Australia.

Fri, Apr 11th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

“These are the people who put brass music on the map with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and humor.” —Washington Post

With their engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of the world’s most famous brass group. What set Canadian Brass apart from all other performing artists in 1970 was the relentless search for repertoire that was both loved by its performers and embraced by a growing brass audience. Each of their concerts exhibit a full range of musical styles, from trademark Baroque and Dixieland tunes, to Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Joplin, Gershwin and Ellington to ballet, opera and new compositions and arrangements created especially for them.

Sun, May 11th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

“I would recommend them not only for entertainment value, but also for anyone looking to see how all types of American Music can develop, when life and passion such as this are breathed into it.” —Sir Simon Rattle

Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) defies conventions with their genre-bending excellence. Spanning classical music, Americana and singer-songwriter styles, their captivating sound merges eras, styles and traditions. Comprising Charles Yang, Nicolas Kendall and Ranaan Meyer, TF3’s remarkable blend of instruments and voices resonates with listeners globally. Their album, Letters for the Future, conducted by Xian Zhang, reached the Billboard top 10 and won a Grammy. With charismatic performances on renowned stages, TF3’s versatility shines through collaborations with artists like Ben Folds and Arlo Guthrie.

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 guides 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 4, 2024. The Sunday afternoon performance will be live-streamed.

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

Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar has enchanted audiences with their dynamic musicianship and lively stage presence for over thirty years. Founded in 1994 by Jaime Cuéllar, Mariachi Garibaldi’s commitment to providing a quality representation of the mariachi genre has propelled them into becoming the west coast’s most recognized Mariachis, where they regularly are called upon to share the stage with some of Mexico’s most beloved performers. Most recently Mariachi Garibaldi were featured performers for Camila Cabello’s Tiny Desk concert. Their elevated musicianship has also opened invitations to perform on prestigious stages to sold out crowds. Their ornate mariachi jacket became a commodity of trade when Dodger pitcher Joe Kelly wore it with honor at the White House to meet President Biden.

Thu, Sep 19th @ 7:30 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

Join us for a piano recital that showcases a range of compositional styles spanning more than a century of classical piano repertoire. This thrilling program will feature masterpieces by well-known and lesser-known composers alike, representing several different time periods and cultures. The program opens with Muzio Clementi’s intimate yet dramatic Sonata in F-sharp minor, Op. 25, No. 5. This will be followed by French composer Cécile Chaminade’s Thème Varié, Op. 89, a charming set of variations. Selections from Fanny Mendelssohn’s epic masterpiece Das Jahr show her mastery of the piano miniature. The program continues with a set of related short pieces by Frédéric Chopin. Dance rhythms serve as a connecting thread, with a lively Mazurka and brilliant Grande Valse capturing the spirit of traditional Polish and ballroom dances. The recital will conclude with Claude Debussy’s Pagodes and L’Isle joyeuse, which lead the listener through evocative soundscapes.

An active soloist and chamber musician, American pianist Kate Boyd has performed solo recitals at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Schubert’s birth house in Vienna, the National Concert Hall in Dublin, the Musikhalle Hamburg, in addition to many places throughout the US, Europe and Canada. As a faculty member at Butler University, she has appeared as a soloist with each of the University’s large ensembles in performances ranging from Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy to Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

Boyd received the 2019 Teacher of the Year award from the Indiana Music Teachers Association and the 2017 Outstanding Professor of the Year award from Butler University, a Creative Renewal Fellowship from the Arts Council of Indianapolis (2009), and an Indiana Arts Commission Grant. Other awards and prizes include a Fulbright scholarship and fellowships at the Tanglewood Center, Blossom Music Center, the Banff Centre for the Arts, and Prussia Cove (England). Dr. Boyd is Professor of Piano and Piano Area Coordinator at Butler University. For eleven summers she taught at the internationally-renowned Interlochen Arts Camp in northern Michigan.

Wed, Sep 25th @ 7:00 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

Parables, Goshen College’s student worship, music and drama team, will present its first performance of the 2024-25 academic year: a preview concert open to the public in Rieth Recital Hall.

The performance is free to all, and the public is warmly invited.

Pictured: the 2023-24 Parables team

Sun, Sep 29th @ — Rieth Recital Hall

Goshen College music faculty members Scott Hochstetler, baritone, and H. Roz Woll, mezzo-soprano, present an afternoon of vocal music exploring the depths of human emotion through American gems and European classics. Music by Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Julia Perry, Undine Smith Moore, Robert Owens, and Sylvia Hollifield. J. S. Bach, G. F. Handel, W. A. Mozart, Gilbert & Sullivan, and Robert Schumann.

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.

Roz Wall, 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.

Sat, Oct 05th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Traditionally the first opportunity to hear the Goshen College music ensembles in concert, the Homecoming Music Gala will feature the Goshen College Chamber Choir and Vox Profundi, directed by Scott Hochstetler, Voices of the Earth, directed by H. Roz Woll, and the Goshen College Symphony Orchestra, directed by Jimin Seo. The concert is presented as part of Goshen College’s 2024 Homecoming Weekend activities.

Sat, Oct 19th @ 7:00 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

Part of the 2024 Sherer Violin and Piano Competition, this concert will feature performances by the competition judges in Rieth Recital Hall.

For more information about the Sherer Violin and Piano Competition, please visit the competition website.

Tue, Oct 22nd @ 7:30 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

Alessandra Feris will present a solo piano recital titled. Piano Music of Latin America.

Brazilian pianist Alessandra Feris has performed widely in Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Serbia, Greece, and in the United States, making successful solo debuts in major venues such as the Theatro São Pedro in Porto Alegre (Brazil), the Costa Rican National Theater, the Steinway Haus in Frankfurt (Germany), the Palácio de Bellas Artes (Sala Manuel M. Ponce) in Mexico City, and the Auditório León de Greiff in Bogotá, Colombia. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, an Artist Diploma from the Hochschule für Musik ‘Franz Liszt’ in Germany, a master’s degree from the University of Iowa and a doctoral degree from Florida State University. Her major teachers include Dirce Knijnik, Thomas Steinhöfel, Réne Lecuona, Read Gainsford, and the legendary Lazar Berman.

A sought-after pedagogue and winner of many teaching awards, Dr. Feris is an Associate Professor of Piano at the University of South Dakota. Her students are winners of many competitions such as the MTNA Young Artist and Senior (state level), Truran Piano Competition, and the University of South Dakota Concerto Competition. She has previously served as Piano Faculty and Artist-in-Residence of Mississippi Gulf Coast College, where she received the ‘Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher of the Year Award.’ Alessandra Feris is an artist-teacher at the InterHarmony International Music Festival in Italy, the Lancaster International Piano Festival in Pennsylvania, and the Piano Plus Festival in Greece. She is devoted to the diffusion of Latin-American piano music and is often requested to premiere works by Brazilian contemporary composers.

Sat, Oct 26th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Three Goshen College choirs will perform on the Sauder Concert Hall stage as part of the annual Fall Choral Concert. Performing are Chamber Choir and Vox Profundi, directed by Scott Hochstetler, and Voices of the Earth, directed by H. Roz Woll.

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

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

Tue, Nov 05th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Voices of the Earth, Goshen College’s treble choir directed by H. Roz Woll, will be joined by area high school high-voice choirs for a day of workshops, culminating in an evening festival concert in Sauder Concert Hall.

Fri, Jan 17th @ 7:30 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

The Goshen College Chamber Choir, directed by Scott Hochstetler, will present a concert in Rieth Recital Hall ahead of the ensemble performing at the Indiana Music Educator’s Association Professional Development Concert in Fort Wayne.

Sun, Jan 19th @ 4:00 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

Versatile and vibrant, the musicians of WindSync “play many idioms authoritatively, elegantly, with adroit technique, and with great fun” (All About the Arts), showing off the uniquely wide-ranging sonorities of the wind quintet. The group’s charismatic and personal performance style, combined with a three-pronged mission of artistry, education, and community-building, lends WindSync its reputation as ”a group of virtuosos who are also wonderful people, too” (Alison Young, Classical MPR).

WindSync launched an international touring career after winning the 2012 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition and the 2016 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. WindSync has appeared in concert at Ravinia, the Met Museum, Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, the Library of Congress, and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Building a new repertoire, WindSync’s recent premieres include works by Marc Mellits, Ivan Trevino, Mason Bynes, Nathalie Joachim, and Pulitzer finalist Michael Gilbertson.

​In demand for their ability to embed in communities, WindSync has served in residencies with the Grand Teton Music Festival, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, and the Lied Center, and they work with local partners to craft musical events for cities out of range of large arts organizations. Winner of the 2022 Fischoff Ann Divine Educator Award, the ensemble regularly coaches at training programs nationwide, collaborates with youth orchestras, and performs for thousands of young people each year.

Tue, Jan 28th @ 7:30 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

Goshen College adjunct instructor of flute Rebecca Hovan will present a recital of music for flute and piano with pianist Christine Larson Seitz in Rieth Recital Hall.

Sat, Feb 15th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

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

Sun, Apr 06th @ 4:00 pm — Rieth Recital Hall

The Euclid Quartet enjoys one of the most highly regarded reputations of any chamber ensemble of its generation. Captivating audiences and critics ranging from Carnegie Hall to school classrooms to radio and television broadcasts, the quartet consistently performs to enthusiastic acclaim throughout the country. Highlights of the Euclid Quartet’s career include significant global recognition as the first American string quartet to be awarded a top prize at the prestigious Osaka International Chamber Music Competition. In addition to its performing accolades, the Euclid Quartet was awarded the esteemed “American Masterpieces” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Euclid Quartet is the Faculty Quartet-in-Residence at Indiana University South Bend, where its members teach private lessons and coach chamber music. Passionately devoted to presenting the highest quality chamber music to young audiences, these seasoned teaching artists have performed for and worked with thousands of students across the country. In addition to their role as faculty at IUSB, they are also the directors of the Summer Chamber Music Festival and Institute at IUSB.

Recently, alongside the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, the Euclid Quartet gave the world premiere of Quarter Days by Anna Clyne. This new concerto for string quartet and orchestra was commissioned by the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Active in the recording studio, the Euclid Quartet’s most recent CD release features short quartet works, made possible by the IU Presidential Arts & Humanities Production Grant. Their previous recording of Dvořák and Wynton Marsalis was praised by Strad magazine: “The members of the Euclid Quartet hurl themselves into the fray with alacrity, relishing the music’s invention with contagious wit and virtuosity.” About their complete Bartok quartets cycle, American Record Guide raved, “rarely has a group found such meaning and vision.”

Sun, Nov 10th @ 4:00 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

Three Community School of the Arts youth choirs will perform in Sauder Concert Hall as part of the Fall CSA Choral Showcase concert. Performing are Rejoice Choir (grades 3-5) and Sommo Voci (grades 9-12) directed by Kristin Kauffman, and Shout for Joy Choir (grades 4-6), directed by Sandy Hill.

Tue, Nov 12th @ 7:30 pm — Sauder Concert Hall

The Youth Honors Orchestra, comprised of talented Elkhart County string students in grades 7-12, will present their fall concert in Sauder Concert Hall. YHO is directed by Nathan Berkey.