Upcoming Performances at Main Event Venues
Guest Artist Recital: Eunbee Lee, violin — Thu, Jan 01st
Korean-born violinist Eunbee Lee will present a guest artist recital in Rieth Recital Hall. This free recital is presented as part of the 2025 Goshen College Piano and Strings Camp, June 15-20, 2025.
Violinist Eunbee Lee, originally from South Korea, brings extensive experience and a strong artistic vision to her work as both an educator and performer. Her passion for pedagogy and performance informs a thoughtful, expressive approach to music-making.
She is a distinguished violinist recognized for her achievements in several prestigious competitions, including the Music Education Newspaper Competition and the Korea Scholarship Competition. She made her solo debut with the Korean National Police Orchestra and has since performed widely across South Korea and the United States, actively engaging in both solo and chamber music. She has also served as a section violinist with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Ohio Valley Symphony and Montgomery Symphony Orchestra.
She earned both her Master of Music and Performance Diploma in Violin from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, under the tutelage of Professor Kevork Mardirossian and as a recipient of the Jacobs Fellowship. She holds a Bachelor of Instrumental Music in Violin from Yonsei University in Seoul, where she honorably received the Merit Scholars Award.
Mrs. Lee currently serves as an Adjunct Violin Faculty at Bethel University, coaches at the Fischoff Chamber Music Academy, and is a member of the Elkhart County Symphony.
Guest Artist Recital: Marvin Blickenstaff, piano — Thu, Jan 01st
Goshen College Professor of Music Emeritus and pianist Marvin Blickenstaff returns to campus for a piano recital in Rieth Recital Hall. This free recital is presented as part of the 2025 Piano and Strings Camp held at Goshen College June 15-20, 2025.
21st Annual A Festival of Carols — 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 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.
Lavender Jazz Fall Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
Lavender Jazz, Goshen College’s big band, will present their fall concert in Sauder Concert Hall. LJ is directed by Greg Smucker.
Youth Honors Orchestra Fall Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
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.
Community School of the Arts Fall Choral Showcase Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
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.
GCSO Fall Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
The Goshen College Symphony Orchestra, directed by Jimin Seo, will present their fall concert in Sauder Concert Hall.
Treblefest Festival Choral Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
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.
Fall Choral Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
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.
Low Voice Festival Choral Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
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.