Southwestern Michigan College & Berrien Springs HS team up for classical concert

The spring concert 'Royal Resonance' will feature over 150 voices and a 27-piece symphony orchestra.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:30pm

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Southwestern Michigan College will present its spring concert 'Royal Resonance' on Thursday, April 9 at the Berrien Springs High School Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature approximately 150 voices from SMC's Collegiate Chorale, the regional Chorllennium ensemble, and the Berrien Springs High School choir, accompanied by a 27-piece symphony orchestra.

Why it matters

This large-scale choral collaboration is a rare opportunity for student singers to perform alongside a full orchestra, showcasing the choral tradition and appealing to fans of classical music as well as those interested in supporting local student performers.

The details

The concert will feature Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 'Coronation Mass' as the centerpiece, along with a mix of choral selections spanning multiple eras and styles. The larger Berrien Springs venue was selected to accommodate the unusually large combined ensemble.

  • The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Southwestern Michigan College

A college located in southwestern Michigan that is presenting the spring concert 'Royal Resonance'.

Berrien Springs High School

A high school in Berrien Springs, Michigan that is hosting the concert and providing choir members to perform.

David Carew

The Director of Choral Activities at Southwestern Michigan College who is directing the combined ensemble.

Chorllennium

A southwest Michigan-based ensemble of educators and experienced vocalists that is participating in the concert.

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The takeaway

This concert showcases the collaborative spirit of the local music community, bringing together students, educators, and experienced vocalists to celebrate the choral tradition and provide a unique performance opportunity for young singers.