Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. Augustana is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 165 Academic All-Americans, two Nobel laureates, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world’s most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States. www.augustana.edu
(see more)Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. Augustana is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 165 Academic All-Americans, two Nobel laureates, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world’s most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States. www.augustana.edu
Augustana students performed in student recital
Six Augustana students performed in a general student recital on Tuesday, April 21 in Wallenberg Hall. Each student performed one or two pieces by the same composer. Selections included Franz Josef Haydn's "Divertimento", played by cellist Paige Phelps and "Fantasia para un Gentilhombre" by Joaquim Rodrigo, played by flutist Emily Haskins, among others. Students were accompanied by Sheila Doak, Mary Neil, Justin Lebo and Brian Hinckley on piano.
Wennerberg Men's Festival Chorus
The Wennerberg Men's Festival Chorus participated in a four day workshop with guest conductor Matt Oltman. The final performance was on Sunday, April 19 in Wallenberg Hall. Over forty men from Wennerberg Men's Chorus, Augustana Choir, the Handel Oratorio Society, local high schools, and the surrounding community participated in the festival. Selections included "Ave Maria" by Franz Biebl and "Die Rose stand imm Tau" by Robert Shumann, among others. The festival was made possible by the generous support of the Meredith Foundation.
Augustana students performed in voice seminar
Six Augustana students performed in a voice seminar on Tuesday, March 31 in Wallenberg Hall. Each student performed one or two pieces by the same composer. Selections included George Frederic Handel's "But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming" from Messiah, sung by counter tenor John Whitson, and "Come Away, Death" by Roger Quilter, sung by bass-baritone Philip Corrado. Students were accompanied by Sheila Doak and Michelle Crough on piano.
Silvia Ramirez-Bertolasi performed senior recital at Augustana College
Augustana senior, Silvia Ramirez-Bertolasi, a vocal music performance major of Arlington Heights, Ill., performed her senior recital on Saturday, March 28 at 4 p.m. in Wallenberg Hall. She performed Franz Schubert's "Der Hirt auf dem Felsen" and "Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion" from George F. Handel's "Messiah", among others. She was accompanied by Scott Reynolds on clarinet and Mary Neil on piano.
Augustana students performed in St. Patrick's Day Concert
The Augustana Flute Choir performed a St. Patrick's Day Concert on Tuesday, March 17 in Wallenberg Hall. Ten student musicians shared their talents with the Augustana community, helping to celebrate this holiday. Selections included Jonathen Cohen's "Piccolos in the Pub" and David Bailey's "A Lively Irish Medley" among others.
Jens Hurty performed senior recital at Augustana College
Augustana senior, Jens Hurty, a vocal music performance major of Moline, Ill., performed his senior recital on Saturday, March 21 in Wallenberg Hall. He performed "The Song that Goes Like This" from Monty Python's Spamalot by John De Prez and Eric Idle and Johann Sebastian Bach's "Mache dich, mein Herze, rein" from Matthaus-Passion, among others. He was accompanied by Robert Elfline on piano and Kelsey Schauer, a mezzo-soprano.
Recital performed by Augustana College students
Augustana junior Rebecca Andersen, a vocal music education major of Woodstock, Ill. and senior Christine Nyquist, a general music major of Rockford, Ill. performed in their student recital sharing their talents with the Augustana community on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Andersen's selections included" Immer leiser wird mein Schlummer" and "Meine Liebe ist grün" by Johannes Brahms. Nyquist performed Franz Schubert's "Hymne an die Jungfrau" and "Seligkeit". Additional pieces as well as duets were performed. The students were accompanied by Sheila Doak on piano and Sarah Bromberger on oboe.
Augustana Symphonic Band performed home concert upon return from southern United States
The Augustana Symphonic Band returned from its tour to Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Illinois and performed the Home Concert on Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m. in Centennial Hall. The audience of family members, friends and many alumni welcomed the band home after their 2,600 mile journey.
Brian Jozwiak performed senior recital at Augustana College
Augustana senior, Brian Jozwiak, a vocal music performance major of Vernon Hills, Ill., performed his senior recital on Sunday, March 15 in Wallenberg Hall. He performed Alessandro Scarlatti's "Speranze mie" and Gustav Mahler's "Ich atmet' einen linden Duft". He was accompanied by Robert Elfline on piano.
Henry Weberpal performed recital at Augustana College
Augustana junior, Henry Weberpal, a cello performance major of Sycamore, Ill., performed his junior recital on Saturday, March 14 in Wallenberg Hall. He performed David Popper's "Requiem, Op. 66" and Beethoven's "Sonata in C Major, Op. 102 No. 1" among others. He was accompanied by Sheila Doak and Rebecca Strandberg on piano and Patrick Yasutake and Paige Phelps on cello.
Augustana students perform monologues at Figge Art Museum
Augustana students performed a collection of monologues titled "Any One of Us: Words from Prison" at the Figge Art Museum on Thursday, February 19 in conjunction with the Figge's current exhibit "Girls in Justice". The monologues were written by women in prisons in creative writing workshops with the goal of using their voices to impact policy, laws and treatment of incarcerated women.
Augustana College Concert Band Winter Concert
The Augustana Concert Band performed its winter concert on Saturday, February 14 in Centennial Hall. Over seventy student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. This concert also featured the Augustana Horn Choir and the Rock Island High School Band.
Augustana students invited to exhibit art at Figge Art Museum
Seven Augustana students were among a select group of artists from colleges and universities in the Quad Cities area to exhibit their art at the Figge Art Museum's College Invitational Exhibition. A closing reception and awards ceremony was held at the Figge on Thursday, February 5.
Augustana Choirs Winter Concert
Four of Augustana's choirs performed their annual winter concert on Saturday, February 7. More than 100 student musicians shared their talents with the Augustana community. Participating choirs included Cantilena Augustana, Kammarkor, Wennerberg Men's Chorus and Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble. The Webster Competition winners were also featured.
Augustana Jazz Ensemble Winter Concert
The Augustana Jazz Ensemble performed its winter concert "Beyond Category" on Friday, February 5 in Centennial Hall. The concert featured the music of Duke Ellington, exactly as it was played by his orchestra. Selections included "Black and Tan Fantasy" and the "Peer Gynt Suite" as arranged by Billy Strayhorn.
Rebecca Strandberg performed junior recital
Augustana junior, Rebecca Strandberg, a piano performance major of Crystal Lake, Ill., performed her junior recital on Sunday, February 8 in Wallenberg Hall. She performed David Popper's "Requiem, Op. 66" and Shumann's "Funf Stucke im Volkston, Op. 102" among others. She was accompanied by Patrick Yasutake, Henry Weberpal and Paige Phelps on cello, Scott Reynolds on clarinet, and Jessica Gerdish on viola.
Recital performed by Augustana College students
Augustana junior Maria Catalano of Bloomingdale, Ill. and junior John Whitson of Aurora, Ill. performed in their student recital sharing their talents with the Augustana community. Catalano's selections included "The Man I Love" and "That Certain Feeling" by George Gershwin. Whitson performed Strauss's "Allersellen" and "Morgen". Additional pieces as well as duets were performed. The students were accompanied by Sheila Doak.
Augustana theatre students present Katrina: the K Word
Augustana's theatre department continues its season with Katrina: the K Word, a performance presented by a 300-level course focusing on play production. Katrina: the K Word is conceived and created by Lisa S. Brenner and Suzanne M. Trauth and presented by special arrangement with the authors. Katrina: the K Word is an original play inspired by true stories of individuals impacted by Hurricane Katrina a decade ago.
Augustana Symphonic Band to tour southern United States
The Augustana Symphonic Band will depart for its annual tour to the southern United States including performances in Kansas City, Tulsa, Dallas, Austin, Houston, New Orleans and St. Louis. The tour will begin on February 20 with their return to Augustana College on February 28.
Recital performed by Augustana College students
Augustana senior Elyzia Powers of Silvis, Ill. and junior Jamie Hochmuth of Medina, Min. performed in their student recital sharing their talents with the Augustana community. Hochmuth's selections included "Love in the Dictionary" and "The K'e" by Celius Dougherty. Powers performed Sondheim's "Agony" from Into the Woods. Additional pieces as well as duets were performed. The students were accompanied by Gail Baldwin and Sheila Doak.
Kelsey Schauer performs senior recital
Augustana senior Kelsey Schauer of Wheeling, Ill. performed in her Senior Recital sharing her talents and fulfilling requirements of her music major. She performed Schumann's "Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42," Goldrich and Heisler's "Let Me Grow Old," and more.
Augustana students perform in regional theatre festival
Students with Augustana College's production of A Green River, written by Aaron Randolph III and directed by Augustana alumnus Phil McKinley, was featured and performed at this year's Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Region III Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 8.
Christmas at Augustana
Augustana College performed its annual 'Christmas at Augustana,' performance on Friday, December 5, and Saturday December 6. More than 300 student musicians shared their talents, in one of the highlights of the Augustana and Quad-City holiday season.
Anna Moorhead to portray Lucia in Augustana's Sankta Lucia celebration
Augustana senior Anna Moorhead will play the role of Lucia in this year's Festival of Sankta Lucia celebration. Moorhead is a native of Sparta, Wisconsin, majoring in business administration-finance with a minor in Scandinavian studies.
Augustana seniors co-curate "Whistler and His Contexts" exhibition
"Whistler and His Contexts," an exhibition currently on display in the Augustana Teaching Museum of Art, was co-curated by two senior art history majors. The exhibit examines the works of James McNeill Whistler and artists working before, during and after his career, in an effort to understand Whistler's life and art in their context.
Student artwork displayed in Senior Art Show
The show exhibits work by studio art and graphic design majors who graduate this year. Displaying artwork in a variety of media, from painting and photography to quilting and vide, the exhibition is the culmination of the students' Senior Inquiry process and overall academic experience.
Augustana Symponic Band to tour Japan
The Augustana Symphonic Band will tour Japan from February 21-March 4. The band will perform four concerts, including two exchange concerts with Japanese ensembles.
Augustana students commissioned to draw maps for book
At Augustana College, Dr. Jenniger Burnham's cartography class was commissioned by Dr. Curt Roseman '63 to draw maps for his book, "A Century of Players, Performers, and Pagaents: Wharton Field House and Browning Field, Moline, Illinois," co-written by Dr. Roseman and Diann Moore. Seven of the students' maps were selected for publication.
The Augustana Choir to tour the Midwest
The Augustana Choir, from Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, will tour the Midwest from February 21-March 1. The nine-day, nine-concert tour will take nearly 60 students from as far north as the Twin Cities to as far east as Cincinnati, Ohio. Admission to all concerts is free, and a freewill offering will be accepted.
Augustana's Handel Oratorio Society presented 'A Christmas Messiah'
Augustana College's Handel Oratorio Society presented its new take on a Quad-Cities Christmas tradition, 'A Christmas Messiah,' on Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15.
The Handel Oratorio Society began performing choral and orchestral works in 1881.
"This year we focused the performance on the Christmas portion of the piece," said Jon Hurty, conductor of the society and director of choral activities at Augustana.