ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/19/2016)-- Two Augustana students performed a vocal recital on Sunday, April 10 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections from the recital included "Chanson d'avril" by George Bizet among others. The students were accompanied by Sheila Doak on piano, Emma Stough and Kayla Jackson on flute, and tenor Jacob Weidner.
- Students from your area include: Rebecca Knapper of Davenport and Emmalynn Tully of Bettendorf.
Eight Augustana students performed in a general student recital on Tuesday, April 5 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "Sonate in A Major, Op. 12, No. 2" by Ludwig van Beethoven, among others.
Student recitals at Augustana College are a requirement for those pursuing a major in music performance. Other students pursuing a major or minor in music related to composition, general music, or education are highly encouraged to perform in a recital to showcase their progress and musicality.
- Students from your area include: Alexis Aguilar of LeClaire and Kayla Jackson of Rock Island.
Augustana College Theatre Arts Department in conjunction with Opera@Augustana will present "Sweeney Todd", music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, in Potter Theatre April 29-May 1 and May 6-8. Sweeney Todd will be the last production in Potter Theatre prior to the move to the new Brunner Theatre Center.
Tickets are availabile at www.augustana.edu/tickets.
- Students from your area include: Emmalynn Tully of Bettendorf, Joseph Oliger of Davenport, Daniel Williams of Milan, and Philip Tunnicliff of Bettendorf.
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 161 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.
