Students perform in Augustana Flute & Clarinet Choir concert
ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/14/2015)(readMedia)-- The Augustana Flute and Clarinet Choirs performed their spring concert on Wednesday, May 6 in Wallenberg Hall. Sixteen student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. Flute choir selections included, "The Last Rose of Summer", a traditional Irish song and "Tag!" by David L. Wells, among others. Clarinet Choir selections included "Argentine" by David Bennett and "Klezmer Jam" by Valentin Hude, among others.
Students from your area included Ingrid Schneider of Davenport, Kayla Jackson and Sierra thiery, both of Rock Island, and Ashley Martin of Moline.
Students perform in Augustana Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/14/2015)(readMedia)-- The Augustana Jazz Ensemble performed its spring concert on Friday, May 8 in Centennial Hall. Sixteen student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. Selections included "The Next Chapter" by Patty Darling and "Struttin' With Some Barbeque" by Lillian Armstrong and Don Raye, arranged by Mike Tomaro, among others.
Students from your area included Michael Daniels of Geneseo Benjamin McKay of Rock Island and David Soliz of Silvis.
Jens Hurty of Moline performed in Seniors' Recital at Augustana College
ROCK ISLAND, IL (05/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Six Augustana seniors, including Jens Hurty, performed in a Seniors' recital on Sunday, May 10 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "Regnava nel silenzio" by Gaetano Donizetti, sung by soprano Emily Webb, and "Rhapsody for Euphonium" by James Carrow, played by Gabrielle Potter, among others. Students were accompanied by Charles Schmidt and Robert Elfline on piano.
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.
