Local seniors perform in their final recital at Augustana College
ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/11/2016)-- Several seniors performed together in their final recital on Sunday, May 8 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "Send in the Clowns" from "A Little Night Music" by Stephen Sondheim, among others. This performance was a perfect representation of all of the hard work and dedication these seniors have put into their music throughout their four years at Augustana.
Students from your area include:
Taylor Anderson of East Moline
Makenzie Logan of Moline
Mariah Logan of Moline
Rebecca Anderson of Moline
Student recital performed by Caitlin Thom at Augustana College
ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/11/2016)-- Caitlin Thom, a music composition and harp performance major of Bettendorf (52722), performed in her recital on Sunday, May 1 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "Sonatina" by Sergiu Natra, 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.
Local students performed in Augustana Symphony Orchestra
ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/11/2016)-- The Augustana Symphony Orchestra performed a concert on Saturday, April 30 in Centennial Hall. The orchestra was conducted by Daniel Culver as one of his final concerts before retirement after over 40 years of service. The ensemble was joined by the following guests: Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, conductor Michael Zemek, soprano Sangeetha Rayapati, and tenor Aaron Humble.
Students from your area include:
Charles Bald of Blue Grass
Alyssa Kendell of Davenport
Mariah Logan of Moline
Kayli Ahuja of Rock Island
Paige Gerhart of Bettendorf
Gabriel Lance of Davenport
Makenzie Logan of Moline
Collin Bracey of Blue Grass
Corey Jacobs of Rock Island
Tanner Logan of Moline
Kayla Jackson of Rock Island
Andrew Bainter of Coal Valley
Benjamin McKay of Rock Island
Garrin Jost of Geneseo
Caitlin Thom of Bettendorf
Taylor Anderson of East Moline
Jennifer Darby of Moline
Chelsea Crumbleholme of Moline
Sydney Crumbleholme of Moline
Alecsus Sebben of Rock Island
Local students in the Augustana Flute and Clarinet Choirs perform spring concert
ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/11/2016)-- The Augustana Flute and Clarinet Choirs performed a spring concert together, "The Sounds of Spring," on Wednesday, May 4 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "Dance of the Cygnets" from "Swan Lake" by P.I. Tchaikovsky, among others. The choirs were directed by Janet Stodd and Susan Schwaegler.
Students from your area include:
Ashley Martin of Moline
Megan Ostendorf of Bettendorf
Sierra Thiery of Rock Island
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.
