Music Archives

Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra Performs Commencement Eve Concert

The concert was the final performance for James A Holleman, music director of choirs and orchestras, who is retiring after 29 years.

Hillsdale College Symphony Orchestra Performs Annual Commencement Eve Concert in Christ Chapel

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The College Symphony Orchestra gave its final performance of the academic year in Christ Chapel on May 10. The orchestra performed Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” and Respighi’s “Pines of Rome,” along with selected winners of the 2024 Student Concerto/Aria Competition. Parents, students, faculty and staff, and members of the community attended the concert.

Hillsdale College Choirs Perform at Christ Chapel

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Choir and Chamber Choir performed their annual spring concert on April 21 at Christ Chapel. Hillsdale College faculty, staff, students, and friends attended the […]

Joy String Quartet Performs Spring Concert

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College’s Joy String Quartet performed a spring concert on April 19 and 20. Students, faculty and staff, and members of the community attended the performance in the Conrad Recital Hall.

Guest Musician Tony Monaco Performs at Hillsdale College

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Tony Monaco, a master of the Hammond B-3 organ, performed a jazz concert at Hillsdale College in Plaster Auditorium on March 22 with members of the Hillsdale College music faculty Lori Lefevré, Larry Ochiltree, and Chris McCourry. Students, faculty, staff, and members of the Hillsdale community attended the concert.

Hillsdale College Presents Lessons and Carols Christmas Service

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College presented its annual Lessons and Carols Christmas service featuring the Chapel Choir on Dec. 3 in Christ Chapel. The event included Christmas carols and Scripture readings and was open to all.

Hillsdale College Choirs Perform at Christ Chapel

HILLSDALE, Mich. — The Hillsdale College Choir and Chamber Choir performed their annual fall concert on Nov. 12 at Christ Chapel. Hillsdale College faculty, staff, students, and friends attended the concert, which was directed by Visiting Professor Brad Holmes.

Hillsdale College Music Department Welcomes Jazz Trio

HILLSDALE, Mich. — On November 17, the Hillsdale College music department showcased jazz trio TrioGram at Conrad Recital Hall. The ensemble performed tracks from their eponymous album, with a particular emphasis on the evolution of “next generation” modern jazz.

Hillsdale College Presents Opera Workshop Performances

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Hillsdale College student vocalists presented scenes from various operas on Oct. 28 in the McNamara Rehearsal Hall. The Opera Workshop performances featured music by Mozart, Donizetti, Puccini, and others, and was open to students, their families, faculty, staff, and members of the community.

African Percussionist Mark Stone Performs with Percussion Ensemble at Hillsdale College

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Expert in African percussion Mark Stone performed with Artist Teacher of Music and Director of Jazz Ensembles Chris McCourry, Artist Teacher of Music Stacey Jones, and the Hillsdale Percussion Ensemble at Hillsdale College on October 13. The performance was held in Plaster Auditorium and was attended by Hillsdale College students, faculty, and staff members, along with members of the local community.

Organist Craig Cramer Performs at Hillsdale College

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Organist Craig Cramer performed in Hillsdale College’s Christ Chapel on Oct. 14. Cramer’s performance included work by Bach, Buxtehude, Zahnbrecher, Smyth, and Fauchard.

Trumpeter Andrew Balio and Organist Bruce Bengtson Perform at Hillsdale College

HILLSDALE, Mich. — Principal Trumpet at the Baltimore Symphony and Founder of the Future Symphony Institute Andrew Balio and organist Bruce Bengtson performed at Hillsdale College on September 9. The performance, which included original transcriptions of J.S. Bach, was held in Christ Chapel and attended by Hillsdale College students, faculty, and staff members, along with members of the local community.