--- title: Dordt Instrumental Ensembles present Pops Concert featuring fantasy movie soundtracks date: 2025-08-26T11:33:00-05:00 author: Sarah Moss canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-instrumental-ensembles-present-pops-concert-featuring-fantasy-movie-soundtracks" section: News --- [ View Dordt News](https://www.dordt.edu/news) [Music](https://www.dordt.edu/news?category=music) Aug 26, 2025 # Dordt Instrumental Ensembles present Pops Concert featuring fantasy movie soundtracks The much-beloved Pops Concert will take place on Friday, September 12 at 7 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium. ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/IMG_8458-2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=28accf0a&v=e2a04681edd59e3d79561b766a314b485515ccdf499dc06862fff60357958269) ![]()Dordt University’s Instrumental Ensembles will kick off the 2025–26 concert season with a Pops Concert celebrating the music of fantasy movies on Friday, September 12, at 7 p.m. in the B.J. Haan Auditorium. The Mass Band and Chamber Orchestra will perform music from beloved fantasy films, including the Harry Potter series and many others. Audiences are encouraged to join the fun by dressing in costume as their favorite characters from fantasy movies. In addition, the concert will feature a costume contest for ensemble members. The Chamber Orchestra is under the direction of Mrs. Amie Smit, and the Mass Band is led by [Dr. Onsby Rose](https://www.dordt.edu/people/onsby-rose). “We’re excited to kick off the semester with a concert full of energy, imagination, and great music,” says Rose, associate professor of music. “It’s always a joy to see the B.J. Haan Auditorium buzzing with students, families, and community members enjoying the performance.” Admission is free, and all community members are invited to attend. Don’t miss this lively and imaginative start to Dordt instrumental concert season. --- **About Dordt University** As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt is a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by U.S. News and World Report, the Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review. --- [Previous Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-24/FallConcert-17.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=baa93343&v=0f0c6cf3221ee3dff36f6c93a04c69546a8b921a3bbd7e8a29099d45cad6064f) Music Aug 27, 2025 ## NISO to hold auditions on Saturday, September 6 The Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra (NISO) will hold auditions this fall for select open positions. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/niso-to-hold-auditions-on-saturday-september-6) [Next Article ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/moss3.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=0308f31c&v=9669d68fca35826ab48d3faa6df4938efb82bd74adb71d791834e1c0a69d8300) Academics Graduate Programs Social Work Aug 25, 2025 ## Dordt University partners with Toccoa Falls College for a streamlined MSW pathway A new partnership between Dordt University and Toccoa Falls College will offer students a streamlined pathway to an MSW degree. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-university-partners-with-toccoa-falls-college-for-a-streamlined-msw-pathway) [ ![]() ## View All Dordt News View News ](https://www.dordt.edu/news) Aug 19 General #### [International Student Orientation ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/international-student-orientation-2026-08-19) Aug 20 General #### [International Student Orientation ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/international-student-orientation-2026-08-20) Aug 20 Athletics Men's Soccer #### [8/20 8:00 PM Dordt University Men's Soccer at Carroll - Nelson Stadium ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/8-22-100-pm-dordt-university-mens-soccer-at-carroll) ![A picture of campus behind yellow prairie flowers](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2021-22/Buildings-and-Campus/2021-09-23_001574-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&f=webp&c=3d670641&v=d2bdb7cbdc83e5be46d3a10afe8a1214a0e770536697eb0ddbe29e017d2e9577) <![CDATA[YII-BLOCK-BODY-END]]>