Music at Calvin

Music at Calvin Welcome to the Music Department at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI. Now part of the new Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Calvin University.

We are so excited to be going into the 107th year of Oratorio Society here at Calvin University and are looking forward ...
04/30/2026

We are so excited to be going into the 107th year of Oratorio Society here at Calvin University and are looking forward to an amazing season with all of you as we prepare for performances set to take place at Calvin’s Covenant Fine Arts Center on Friday, December 4, at 7:30pm and Saturday, December 5, at 3:00pm.

We are excited to announce that Dr. Mark Stover will once again serve as this year’s Music Director!

If you are interested in participating in the 2026 Calvin Oratorio Society, please take note of some of the crucial dates/details below:

New Member Auditions- If you are a student, a new member of the Oratorio Society, or haven’t participated in the ensemble during the 2023, 24’ or 25’ season, please sign up for an audition time at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xJEm9IqDexlfQL8DLFof_v_lNvSorrrTuim6B0tLlTU/edit?usp=sharing
Auditions are set to take place from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, September 8.

Returning Members- If you participated in Oratorio Society in any season since 2023 and would like to participate in the 2026 season, please sign up at: https://forms.gle/CUxQ3LVbYhmoBvY5A

Rehearsal Dates/Time- Rehearsals are set to start on September 14 and take place every MONDAY evening from 7:30-9:30pm in the Covenant Fine Arts Center Recital Hall, except for Monday, October 19, due to Calvin University’s Fall Break.

Attendance Policy- Please take into consideration our attendance policy when determining whether you would like to participate in the 2026 Oratorio Society. Each member is allowed up to 2 unavoidable absences during the season.

04/24/2026

Please join us for an eclectic evening of orchestra music ranging from Baroque to contemporary including two world premieres featuring student composer William Lee, student soloists Grace Cheong, Alyssa Rethman, and Alisha Start, violins, Daniel Okereke, voice, Calvin Africappella and Calvin Gospel Choir, and guest artists Rhonda Edgington, Alexis VanZalen, and guest composer Anderson Isiagu! A unique and unforgetable line up of inspiring music!

04/24/2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of choral artistry on April 25th with the Calvin University Capella choir. Highlighting the program is the world premiere of For The Sake of Your Name by Forrest Wakeman, a powerful new work for choir and orchestra, featuring baritone soloist Daniel Greco.

This vibrant program weaves together luminous sacred masterworks and compelling contemporary pieces. From the serene beauty of Bruckner’s Os Justi to the electrifying energy of Haydn’s Te Deum, Capella brings a rich and diverse repertoire to life. Audiences will also hear works from Argento, Spencer, and Polenitz, along with spirituals and folk-inspired selections that celebrate the depth and breadth of the choral tradition.

Join us for an evening of inspiration, reflection, and musical excellence—culminating in a landmark premiere you won’t want to miss.

04/22/2026

We’re excited to welcome guest artist Daniel Greco to campus for a vocal masterclass this Friday, April 24, at 4:00 PM in the CFAC Recital Hall!

He will be our featured at our Capella Concert: For the Sake of Your Name, on Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 PM in the CFAC Auditorium, as a soloist in the world premiere of a new work by Dr. Forrest Wakeman for choir, orchestra, and baritone soloist.

04/21/2026

Join us tonight at 7:30 in the CFAC Recital Hall for our Chamber Music Recital.

04/21/2026

New Music Week is almost here!

All four of these events will be featuring WORLD PREMIERES of brand new music! These pieces have been composed by our students, faculty, or guest composers.

All of these events are free to attend and open to the public. We hope to see you during New Music Week!

Visit calvin.edu for more information about each of these events.

Please join us in congratulating Calvin student William Lee on receiving an Honorable Mention in the Piano Teachers’ For...
02/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating Calvin student William Lee on receiving an Honorable Mention in the Piano Teachers’ Forum of Grand Rapids 175 Years / 88 Keys Piano Composition Contest, commemorating the 175th anniversary of the founding of the City of Grand Rapids.

William is a pianist and composer studying music composition with Dr. Forrest Wakeman and piano with Dr. Yelena Wells. His experiences within Calvin’s vibrant musical community, from gospel choir and marching band to full orchestra, have deeply shaped his creative voice, inspiring works for both solo piano and symphonic settings.

His honored composition, Snowline Above the Evergreens, reflects winter at the Calvin Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens. The piece musically portrays snowfall gradually softening the tree line, blending earth and sky into a single, serene snowscape.

Congratulations, William, on this well-deserved recognition!

02/27/2026

Join us tonight at 5:15pm for our Music Student Seminar, featuring special guests, Jonathan Ong, violin, from Oberlin Conservatory and David Keep, piano, from Hope College.

02/20/2026

Here’s a sneak peak at tonight’s Late Night “Eras” concert featuring .capella .womenschorale and Calvin Alumni. We can’t wait to journey through the decades with you in celebration of Calvin’s 150th anniversary!

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Tonight is the night! Calling all Chicago area alumni, Calvin family and friends, potential students, and music lovers. ...
02/13/2026

Tonight is the night!

Calling all Chicago area alumni, Calvin family and friends, potential students, and music lovers. We welcome you to come experience epic Nordic tales, American lyricism, cinematic energy, and the debut of a brand‑new composition by Calvin student, Adam Byle—all in one memorable evening. ✨

We hope you can join the Calvin Orchestra at Elmhurst CRC tonight at 7 pm (CST) for this free community performance!

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Grand Rapids, MI
49546

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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