Olivet Nazarene University recently celebrated the most wonderful time of year, as the School of Music presented annual performances of Handel’s Messiah and the Sounds of the Season in the Kenneth and Betty Hawkins Centennial Chapel.
The 87th annual production of Handel’s Messiah, presented December 2, featured Olivet’s full symphonic orchestra and combined choirs from the School of Music. Soloists included sophomore Hannah Hudgins; juniors Cole Morris and Ana Quezada; and seniors Marisa Costantino, Jackson Doering, Phillip Koerner, Tawney Minks and Jemma Newby.
Sounds of the Season, another beloved annual holiday tradition, was presented December 8 and 9. The 2023 concert featured performances of contemporary and classic Christmas music from every music ensemble on campus, as well as several performances with a combined ensemble of student musicians, and faculty members from across the entire School of Music. Among the selections were the University Orchestra and ONU Jazz Band as well as smaller instrumental groups such as the Saxophone Ensemble and Steel Drum Band. Vocal ensembles such as Proclamation Gospel Choir and Orpheus Choir were complemented with the University Singers and featured soloists. More than 300 musicians are involved in this annual community and campus favorite.
To learn more about the School of Music, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@olivet.edu or 800-648-1463.
