ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/22/2015)(readMedia)-- The Augustana Chamber Singers performed their spring concert on Sunday, April 19 in Wallenberg Hall. Seventeen student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. Selections included "Dobbin's Flowery Vale" arranged by Rachel Lindley and "World of Sports" by Anders Edenroth, among others. This performance was in conjunction with the Wennerberg Men's Chorus Festival with Matt Oltman which was made possible by the generous support from the Meredith Foundation.
Students from your area included:
Benjamin Knapper of Davenport
Jens Hurty of Moline
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.