ROCK ISLAND, IL (03/17/2015)(readMedia)-- 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. The performance highlighted the talents and musicality of all 63 members, including:
Ingrid Schneider of Davenport (52806)
Andrew Bainter of Coal Valley (61240)
Bailey Driscoll of Davenport (52803)
Lizandra Gomez-Ramirez of Rock Island (61201)
Sergio Tekeli of Bettendorf (52722)
Erik Whitcomb of Rock Island (61201)
Robert Holmquist of East Moline (61244)
Benjamin McKay of Rock Island (61201)
Biniam Anberber of Coal Valley (61240)
Caitlin Thom of Bettendorf (52722)
Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college 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 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 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
