Hope College News
2026 Oct
Hope College Orchestra Presents Ode to Joy Hymn-Sing Concert Nov. 6
The Hope College Orchestra will present its annual hymn-sing concert, “Ode to Joy,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, in the Concert Hall at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. The concert will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 and feature a musical journey through the biblical story, from Genesis to Revelation.
Hope College Choirs Offer Free Outdoor Concert on Sept. 25
The Hope College choirs will perform outdoors on Friday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. in the Pine Grove on the college's central campus. The free concert is open to the public and will feature the Chapel Choir, SPERA, VERITAS and College Chorus — as well as vocal soloists and instrumentalists from the college's Department of Music.
Hope College Orchestra Recognized Among Nation’s Best with The American Prize Win
The Hope College Orchestra and its director of orchestras — Samuel Pang — learned this week they are the national winner of the The American Prize–Vytautas Marijosius Memorial Award in orchestral programming in the college/university division, 2026.
Hope’s Music Department Remembers Larry Malfroid
The Hope College Department of Music mourns the loss of Larry Malfroid, a long-time Hope faculty member and beloved colleague, who passed on August 7, 2026 at the age of 88.
Remembering Retired Hope Professor & Talented Pianist Joan Conway
The Hope College and music community are invited to a celebration of life service for retired music professor Joan Clare Conway, on May 30 at 10 a.m., at First Reformed Church at 630 State St. in Holland.
Hope College Presents Combined Choirs Concert on April 25
The Hope College Department of Music will present “Combined Choirs: Lux Aeterna & Concert Spirituals” on Sat., April 25 at 3 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College Professor Named MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) named Dr. Benjamin Krause, associate professor of music at Hope College, as its Thomas Ediger Distinguished Composer of the Year for his composition, Spaces Real or Imagined. Krause was recognized at the 2026 MTNA National Conference in Chicago, held March 21–25, where he performed his piece in concert on piano along with clarinetist Gary June, a West Michigan composer and educator. This was Krause’s second time being honored, receiving the first award in 2019. Krause teaches composition and theory at Hope College.
Hope College Department of Music Presents “A Night of Jazz and Romance”
The Hope College Department of Music will present “A Night of Jazz and Romance” on Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center.
Hope College Department of Music Presents “SPERITAS” on April 11
The Hope College Department of Music will present “SPERITAS,” a choral concert featuring the college’s SPERA and VERITAS ensembles, on Saturday, April 11, at 3 p.m. in the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, Concert Hall.
Hope College Orchestra Presents “The Sound of Hope” on April 10
The Hope College Orchestra will present a special concert titled The Sound of Hope on Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts, Concert Hall.
Hope College Presents “Voices of the Americas” on March 14
The Hope College Department of Music will present “Voices of the Americas” Featuring Maestra María Guinand on Sat., March 14, at 3 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College Presents the Donia Organ Recital Featuring the Chenault Duo
The Hope College Department of Music is pleased to present its annual Donia Organ Recital featuring the internationally acclaimed Chenault Duo with Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault, on Tuesday, February 10, at 7 p.m. at the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club to Perform at Hope College
Hope College is pleased to welcome the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club for a special and free concert open to Hope College and the community on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College to Present 37th Annual “Musical Showcase” on Feb. 6
The 37th annual Hope College Musical Showcase will be presented on Friday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
Hope College Great Performance Series Welcomes Dutch String Quartet
Hope College welcomes the acclaimed Dudok Quartet Amsterdam at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Jack H. Miller Center, as the college’s Great Performance Series continues in 2026.
Christmas Vespers Concert Available on PBS and Radio Outlets
The 85th annual Christmas Vespers service held at Dimnent Memorial Chapel on the Hope College campus in early December, was recorded for television and radio and will be featured on multiple stations nationwide during the following broadcast times:
Vespers 2025 Photo Gallery
Hope College celebrated the 85th Christmas Vespers on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 & 7.
Hope College Concert Band Presents “Tides of Grace and Splendor” on Nov. 21
The Hope College Concert Band will present its fall performance, “Tides of Grace and Splendor,” on Friday, November 21, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center.
Hope Presents An Evening of Jazz Featuring Ricky Sebastian on Nov. 15
The Hope College Department of Music presents “An Evening of Jazz,” featuring drummer Ricky Sebastian on Saturday, November 15, at 7 p.m. in the concert hall of the Jack H. Miller Center. The public is invited and admission is free.