Upcoming Performances at Main Event Venues
CSA Spring Choral Showcase Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
Three Community School of the Arts youth choirs will perform their spring choral concert in Sauder Concert Hall. Performing are Rejoice (grades 3-5) and Sommo Voci (grades 9-12), directed by Kristin Kauffman, and Shout for Joy (grades 6-8), directed by Sandy Hill.
GC Senior Recital: Isaac Bontrager, trombone — Thu, Jan 01st
Goshen College senior music major and trombonist Isaac Bontrager will present his senior trombone recital in Rieth Recital Hall, accompanied by Luke Norell, piano. The recital is free and open to the public; a reception will follow in the Music Center lobby.
I'm With Her - Wild and Clear and Blue 2025 (with Mason Via) — Thu, Jan 01st
With the 2014 formation of I’m With Her, singer/songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music: a close-knit alliance of highly esteemed musicians, each graced with a deep understanding of folk tradition and unbridled passion for expanding its possibilities. Since delivering their critically lauded debut See You Around and standalone singles like “Call My Name” (winner of the 2020 Grammy for Best American Roots Song), the trio have routinely taken time out from their individual careers to dream up songs together—eventually arriving at a new album exploring themes of ancestry, lineage, and the collective human experience. On their long- awaited sophomore LP Wild and Clear and Blue, I’m With Her now bring their luminous harmonies to a soul-searching body of work about reaching into the past, navigating a chaotic present, and bravely moving forward into the unknown.
In a departure from the stripped-back intimacy of See You Around—a 2018 release that turned up on best-of-the-year lists from the likes of the New York Times—Wild and Clear and Blue centers on a far more elaborate sound informed by the trio’s intensified sense of musical kinship. All multi-Grammy- winners with deep roots in the folk scene, Watkins, Jarosz, and O’Donovan first discovered their near- telepathic chemistry during an impromptu performance at the 2014 Telluride Bluegrass Festival, then co-
founded I’m With Her and began touring extensively and performing at acclaimed festivals across the globe.
Produced by Josh Kaufman—a member of Bonny Light Horseman and multi- instrumentalist/songwriter/arranger/producer who’s worked with Bob Weir and The National—Wild and Clear and Blue ultimately adds a bold new urgency to their delicate entangling of lived-in narrative, fable-like storytelling, and nuanced reflection on cycles of life.
I’m With Her’s Find My Way To You VIP Package: I’m With Her is thrilled to offer their exclusive Find My Way To You VIP Package in select cities along the Wild and Clear and Blue 2025 tour. All VIP tickets include admission for one to the evening’s concert. VIP tickets will include early admission to the show, a stripped-down intimate 15-20 min performance, followed by a 20 min Q&A. VIP tickets are limited to ensure everyone comes away with a unique experience. Each guest will also receive a signed exclusive poster and a commemorative VIP laminate.
Parables final performance — Thu, Jan 01st
Parables, Goshen College’s student worship, drama and music ensemble, will present their final concert of the 2024-25 academic year in Rieth Recital Hall. The performance will feature Parables’ tour program. Parables is coordinated by Marcia Yost.
Allegro Beginning String Ensemble and Suzuki Play-In Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
The Community School of the Arts’ Allegro Beginning String Ensemble will perform along with young string players in the CSA private lesson program. The Allegro Ensemble is directed by Jaehuk Choi.
A Festival of Carols 2024 — Thu, Jan 01st
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.
CSA Student Recitals — Thu, Jan 01st
Students in the Community School of the Arts private lesson program will perform in an informal recital in Rieth Recital Hall. All are welcome.
Homecoming Music Gala — Thu, Jan 01st
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.
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar — Thu, Jan 01st
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.
The StepCrew — Thu, Jan 01st
“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.