Past Events

July 2011
Glee Handbell Choir of Tokyo to perform, give workshop
Handbells perform classical, Christian music... and a Beatles medley: One of Japan's leading handbell choirs will perform in Orange City Tuesday, July 26 at Northwestern College's Christ Chapel, part of the choir's biennial tour. The public is invited to this free performance. A workshop is also planned for handbell choir members and directors. ORANGE CITY – The Glee Handbell Choir of Tokyo, Japan – one of Japan’s leading handbell choirs – will perform in Orange City Tuesday, July…
Find out more »September 2011
DAKOTA BAROQUE & CLASSIC COMPANY to perform in Orange City
ORANGE CITY – Step back to the 17th century to a European city. Enter a king’s court and be treated to chamber music written by the greats. Enjoy period instruments: a fortepiano, a viola, a classical clarinet, a natural horn. The Dakota Baroque and Classic Company presents music written by and for people in the 17th and 18th centuries. The four-person ensemble comes to Orange City from the National Music Museum on the University of South Dakota campus in…
Find out more »AFRIZO is coming to Orange City and Sioux Center
Afrizo is coming! On Friday, September 23, the African gospel-style music ensemble, Afrizo, will perform at Centre Mall in Sioux Center at 9:30 a.m., Dordt College Campus Center at 11 a.m., and Northwestern College Christ Chapel in Orange City at 7:30 p.m. Afrizo, from Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya, sings in English, Swahili and African tribal languages, worshiping the Lord in a unique variety of languages and styles. Director is Daystar faculty member Hellen Mtawali. The September…
Find out more »November 2012
U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors to present free concert
ORANGE CITY, Iowa—The internationally acclaimed U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, D.C., will continue its long history of presenting free public performances when it appears at Northwestern College’s Christ Chapel on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The Jazz Ambassadors’ concert is sponsored by Northwestern College and the Orange City Arts Council. Free tickets may be obtained at Northwestern College’s DeWitt Music Hall, Orange City’s Town Hall, the Orange City Arts Council and the Dove Bookstore in Orange City. To…
Find out more »July 2013
One of Japan’s leading handbell choirs returns to perform in Orange City
ORANGE CITY – One of Japan’s leading handbell choirs is returning to northwest Iowa, and will perform Friday, July 26 at the Northwestern College Christ Chapel. The Glee Handbell Choir from Meiji Gakuin Higashimurayama High School in Tokyo, tours the United States biennially, and last performed in Orange City in 2011. On July 26, the concert will be held at 7:30pm. Leading Handbell Choir from Japan to performThe 14-member Glee Handbell Choir from Tokyo will perform at the Northwestern College…
Find out more »September 2018
Formosa Singers of Taiwan
We begin our tour in Asia with Taiwan’s top choral ensemble. Formosa Singers has received high honors including International Chamber Chorus Contest gold and silver medals at festivals and competitions around the world.
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Nobuntu of Zimbabwe
Follow us to the beautiful continent of Africa for Nobuntu, the female a cappella quintet that has drawn international acclaim for inventive performances that range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro-Jazz to Gospel.
Find out more »December 2018
Northwestern College to Present Christmas Vespers
The Northwestern College music department will present its annual Christmas Vespers concert on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s Vespers is focused on Christ’s coming, his challenge to us, and our response. The event will include performances by numerous musical ensembles and soloists as well as the Drama Ministries Ensemble. Dr. Thomas Holm, chair of Northwestern’s music department, says…
Find out more »Northwestern College to Present Christmas Vespers
The Northwestern College music department will present its annual Christmas Vespers concert on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s Vespers is focused on Christ’s coming, his challenge to us, and our response. The event will include performances by numerous musical ensembles and soloists as well as the Drama Ministries Ensemble. Dr. Thomas Holm, chair of Northwestern’s music department, says the…
Find out more »January 2019
Rev. Richard Allen Farmer Speaks and Performs at Northwestern College
The Rev. Richard Allen Farmer, a pastor and accomplished musician, will give a lecture and concert at Northwestern College on Tuesday, Jan. 15. He will speak in chapel at 11:05 a.m. and will give a vocal and piano concert at 7 p.m. Both events will take place in Christ Chapel and are free and open to the public. Farmer serves as the senior pastor of Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Stone Mountain, Ga. He previously served as dean of the chapel at Taylor…
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