ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 21, 2025) — The Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr James Lambrecht, will tour the East Coast in March. The ensemble will perform in three cities from March 24-28, then conclude with a home concert on April 5.

The tour kicks off at Zion Church of the City of Baltimore, Adlersaal (Eagle's Hall) in Baltimore, Maryland, with performances following at The Church of the Epiphany in Washington DC; Church of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and a final performance at Augustana's Centennial Hall. All concerts begin at 7PM and are free and open to the public. A free will offering will be accepted.

The Augustana Symphonic Band, which performs music of the highest artistic quality written for the wind band, was established in 1874. In addition to recent tours in the Midwest in 2024 and Japan in 2023, the band has performed in the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain.

Tour performances:

Monday, March 24, 2025, 7PM

Zion Church of the City of Baltimore, Adlersaal (Eagle's Hall)

400 E. Lexington St

Baltimore, Maryland

Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 7PM

The Church of the Epiphany

1317 G St NW

Washington DC

Friday, March 28, 2025, 7PM

Church of the Holy Trinity

Rittenhouse Square

1904 Walnut St

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Saturday, April 5, 2025, 7PM

Centennial Hall, Augustana College

3703 7th Ave

Rock Island, Illinois

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