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Soli Deo Gloria Honor Band

Do you have a desire to play music in a college-level setting? The Soli Deo Gloria Honor Band at Cornerstone University is for dedicated high school musicians who want to hone their skills in an intensive day-long event where they rehearse with guest conductors, make connections through sectionals and perform at Matthews Performing Arts Center.

Event Details

This day-long event will enrich your experience as a young musician and introduce you to a musician’s life on campus. Below are more details about the event.

Guest Conductor

Mr. John P. Varineau

Date:

May 2, 2025

Cost:

$35 (plus 2.5% credit card processing fee)

Location:

Matthews Performing Arts Center, 3000 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525

Contact deb.vandermyde@cornerstone.edu for more information.

Meals

Meals (lunch and dinner) are provided to students on-campus through Cornerstone’s Dining Commons. For food sensitivities, we offer allergen-conscious options in our allergy-free room and every option within the cafeteria is labeled if they are gluten-free and dairy-free.

Student Application and Nomination Process

Are you a high school band director and want to nominate one of your students? You can nominate one or more of your students in order of ability. Every school’s first nomination will be accepted. Participation costs $35 for each student. There is no cost for concert tickets or parking.

Director’s Nomination Form

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Guest Conductor Bio

John Varineau was the associate conductor of the Grand Rapids Symphony for thirty-six
years and the conductor of the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony and Classical Orchestras for
thirty-three years. He has appeared as guest conductor on the podium of numerous orchestras in the Midwest and was the Music Director of the Holland (MI) Chamber Orchestra (now the Holland Symphony Orchestra) for four years. He served on the faculties of Cornerstone University, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids Community College and, most recently, Calvin University where he was Professor of Music and conductor of the Calvin University Orchestra and the Calvin Community Symphony. Mr. Varineau grew up in the state of Wyoming and studied at Michigan State University, the University of Wyoming, and Yale University.

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