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Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Grand Rapids Symphony to play music from “Star Wars: A Force Awakens”

Saraphina Sefcik
May 7, 2016

The Grand Rapids Symphony will be one of the first orchestras to play music from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The performance will be part of the show “Star Wars & More: The Music of John...

Cello Cabaret to showcase talent, dedication and community

Cello Cabaret to showcase talent, dedication and community

Julia LaPlaca
April 17, 2013

This article has been corrected. The concert is at 3 p.m., not 3:30 p.m., as originally reported. Calvin’s own cellists will be performing a special concert, or Cello Cabaret, in the recital hall. Admission...

Photo courtesy Mary Taber.

New Calvin orchestra conductor a familiar face

Kyle Rodriguez
January 26, 2013

John Varineau, Calvin's new orchestra conductor, will be a familiar face for many students and faculty. Varineau, who previously taught at Calvin as an adjunct instructor for 22 years, has forged a...

Music department names John Varineau new conductor, professor

Kyle Rodriguez
January 15, 2013

After a thorough search, Calvin College’s department of music has announced the hiring of John Varineau as Calvin’s newest full-time professor of music Tuesday afternoon. Professor Varineau will...

Photo courtesy Calvin Annual Fund.

Calvin Music Festival highlights 11 ensembles

Sarah Sherman
October 20, 2012

Singing, dancing, playing, rapping — the Calvin Music Festival had it all. The Covenant Fine Arts Center was filled with music on both Friday and Saturday nights as members of all 11 of Calvin’s...

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