
鶹Ƶվ 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.
The public is invited. Admission is free.
Directed by Hope’s Professor Samuel Pang, the concert centers on the theme of Hebrews 12:1 and reflects on the idea of being “surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses.” The program brings together student and faculty compositions and orchestrations that explore themes of remembrance, perseverance and hope.
The first half of the program features works dedicated to members of the Hope community. Highlights include an orchestration of Samuel Barber’s “Agnus Dei/Adagio for Strings,” presented in memory of the late Hope professor Dr. Fred Johnson III; “Washed Away,” an original composition by senior Caitlyn Davis written in memory of her grandfather; and “Gathering Crowds” by John Scott, inspired by the life and legacy of a late Hope student, Jennifer Kasunick.
Following intermission, the orchestra will perform Modest Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” offering a vivid musical journey through a series of contrasting images. The concert will also include recognition of the graduating Class of 2026 and will conclude with a Doxology.
The program will include:
- Robert W. Cavanaugh: “Spera in Deo”
- Samuel Barber: “Agnus Dei/Adagio for Strings” (orch. Pang) — in memory of Hope history professor Dr. Fred Johnson III (1958–2026)
- Caitlyn Davis ’26: “Washed Away” — in memory of her late grandfather Ron Spoors (1949–2026)
- John Scott: “Gathering Crowds” (orch. Follett ’27) — inspired by former Hope student Jennifer Kasunick (2004–2025)
- Modest Mussorgsky: “Pictures at an Exhibition” (orch. Ravel et al.)
To inquire about accessibility or accommodations to fully participate in the event, please email accommodations@hope.edu. Updates related to events are posted when available at hope.edu/calendar in the individual listings.
The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts is located at 221 Columbia Ave., between Ninth and 10th streets.