Houghton Music

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Chamber Choir tour! During the past ten days, current students and a few Chamber Choir alums had the privilege of traveling across NY, PA, VA, and NC to perform, meet Houghton alumni, participate in masterclasses, and make unforgettable memories. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to join the ensemble, as well as the incredible churches that hosted! It’s truly incredible to see the way God uses music to move in the lives of so many people!

Thank you so much to Dr. Victoria Pitre for taking the time to work with the Houghton University Chamber Choir during their tour stop in Pennsylvania! It’s always a joy and a privilege getting to learn from other incredible professionals.

Not even a dead van can stop this crew!

When one of the Houghton vans broke down on their first day on the road, the 2026 Chamber Choir tour took an unexpected turn. Thankfully we serve a faithful God who provides, and they were able to find a rental van and continue the journey! Thank you to the folks back in Houghton who continue to support their mission to share God’s love through music!

And they’re off! Please join us in praying for the Houghton University Chamber Choir as they begin their 2026 tour. If you happen to be near one of their concert areas, be sure to come and enjoy some amazing music!

5/18: St. John’s UCC, Evans City, PA
5/19: Galilee UMC, Sterling, VA
5/20: West Lynchburg Baptist, Lynchburg, VA
5/21: Mount Jefferson Presbyterian, West Jefferson, NC
5/23: Lakeside Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, NC
5/24: St. Thomas Episcopal Church Chesapeake, VA
5/25: Stumptown Mennonite Church, Bird-in-Hand, PA

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! You will be greatly missed at the Greatbatch School of Music, but we truly wish you all the best in your future endeavors. May God go with you in all you do!

Congratulations on a year well finished, Highlanders! We are so proud of the growth made by each and every student here through all of the hard work and dedication put in. We wish you all a wonderful summer break!

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - Isaiah 41:10

As we head into finals this week, remember that God is walking with you to every exam, through every paper, during every presentation, and in every moment. So study hard, perform FEARLESSly, and finish strong, Highlanders!

It's time for the last installment featuring our graduating students for this year! This week, join us in congratulating Katrina Kaufman-VonBuren, Tyler Dickenson, Jonathan Hutmire, Sarah Hoppough, and Joshua Armstrong!

Join us tonight for the Houghton Choir concert at 7:30 pm at Houghton Wesleyan Church!

The Houghton Choir will perform the music of twentieth-century French composer, Maurice Duruflé, including his innovative and passionate Requiem. The Choir will be accompanied by a chamber orchestra of strings, trumpets, timpani, harp, and organ played by Dr. Judy Congdon. The vocal soloists are graduate student Jonathan Hutmire, and voice faculty member Dr. Kimberly Prins Moeller. Written during WWII and premiered shortly after, Requiem combines Gregorian chant, lush romantic harmonies, and innovative chromaticism into a devout work that combines the ancient with the modern, the serene with the dramatic.

Tonight is the Saxophone Ensemble Concert at 7:30 pm in the CFA recital hall! Join us for an evening of exciting saxophone repertoire performed by our talented students as they demonstrate their hard work from this semester. We hope to see you there!