Upcoming Performances at Sauder Concert Hall
Sherer Piano and Strings Competition Winners' Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
Winners of the 2026 Sherer Piano and Strings Competition will present their winning works on the Sauder Concert Hall stage. Luke Norell will accompany on piano.
66th Annual Goshen College Concerto-Aria Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
Student winners of the annual Goshen College Concerto-Aria Competition will perform their works with the GC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Jimin Seo.
GC Choirs: Winter Choral Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
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.
ECoSistema Winter Concert — Thu, Jan 01st
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.”
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.