Local students perform in Augustana Percussion Ensemble concert
ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/04/2015)(readMedia)-- The Augustana Percussion Ensemble performed their spring concert on Saturday, April 25 in the Ensemble Room in Bergendoff Hall. Ten student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. Selections included several traditional pieces and "Rock Trap" by William Schinstine, among others. The students were accompanied by Marisa Hollems on piccolo.
Students from our area included Samuel Ferry of Rock Island and Caitlin Thom of Bettendorf.
ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/04/2015)(readMedia)-- The Augustana Symphony Orchestra performed its spring concert on Saturday, May 2 in Centennial Hall. Over sixty student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. Selections included Aaron Copland's "Our Town - Music from the Film Score" and "Siegried Idyll" by Richard Wagner, among others. Students were joined by faculty members from the music department.
Students from our area included Charles Bald of Blue Grass, Alyssa Kendell of Davenport, Mariah Logan of Moline, Adam Bengfort of Davenport, Makenzie Logan of Moline, Nicholas Clark of Moline, Samuel Ferry of Rock Island, Corey Jacobs of Rock Island, Tanner Logan of Moline, Kayla Jackson of Rock Island, Ingrid Schneider of Davenport, Andrew Bainter of Coal Valley, and Benjamin McKay 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 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
