The Student Choir (Paduan Suara Mahasiswa/PSM) Gita Savana of UIN Sunan Kalijaga once again held its annual concert, titled Concerto XIX0–Evarielle, on Saturday (20/6/2026) at the Auditorium of the Yogyakarta Music High School (Sekolah Menengah Musik Yogyakarta). The concert served as the debut stage for prospective new members of PSM Gita Savana, while also marking another milestone in the organization's decades-long tradition of regeneration.

Carrying the theme Evarielle, the concert evoked the meaning of homecoming and self-acceptance, portrayed as a place of warmth to which one returns after a long and storied journey. Through the sequence of songs performed, audiences were invited to experience harmonies that were at once soothing and deeply moving.

PSM Gita Savana Chairperson Ismed Harahap explained that Evarielle serves as a symbol of the journey toward self-discovery and acceptance.

"Evarielle teaches us that wholeness does not come from perfection, but from the courage to accept oneself as we are. For our new members, this is an important moment to build self-confidence and find their musical home within PSM Gita Savana," he said.

Throughout the concert, the performers delivered a diverse repertoire of both international and Indonesian works, including Exultate Justi by Ludovico da Viadana, As Long As I Have Music arranged by Don Besig and Nancy Price, Ride the Morning Winds arranged by Grace Hawthorne and Tom Fettke, Kisah Mawardi Malam Hari by E. Zainudin arranged by Mochtar Embut, Zikr by A.R. Rahman arranged by Ethan Sperry, and Dies Irae by Michael John Trotta.

Audiences were also treated to Renungan by Erros Djarot and Doddy Sukasah, Time to Say Goodbye (Con Te Partirò) popularised by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli, A Clare Benediction by John Rutter, Anging Mamiri arranged by Budi Susanto Yohanes, and Janger arranged by Agustinus Bambang Jusana and Avip Priatna.

The concert was directed by Mochammad Nur Arifin, S.H.I., S.Sn., widely known by his nickname Mas Iphink, an artist and cultural arts lecturer with extensive experience as a choir trainer and conductor.

Concerto XIX brought together hundreds of students in a full four-part formation of soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. The presence of new members symbolized both organizational regeneration and the enduring spirit of continuity that PSM Gita Savana has long upheld.

Behind the success of the concert lies a lengthy and intensive rehearsal process. The performers underwent regular practice sessions at the Student Centre and Greenhouse of UIN Sunan Kalijaga on nearly every afternoon from early 2026 through to the eve of the performance.

Beyond honing their vocal and musical abilities, members also strengthened their confidence in performing before a public audience through a series of shows at various locations across Yogyakarta, activities that simultaneously served as fundraising efforts to support the concert's production.

Public enthusiasm was evident from the full house at the SMM Yogyakarta Auditorium on the night of the performance, with audiences expressing their appreciation for both the quality of the performances and the dedication of students who had spent months in preparation.

As the closing of the event, Prof. Badrun Alaena, in his capacity as Advisor of PSM Gita Savana, presented awards to the concert's production committee in recognition of their hard work in making the event a resounding success.

Through Concerto XIX–Evarielle, PSM Gita Savana once again demonstrated its consistency in delivering high-quality musical works, while also opening the door for a new generation of choral singers ready to carry forward the tradition of artistic excellence at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. (humassk)