Symphonic Band Sesquicentennial Celebration

Established in 1874 as the Augustana Silver Cornet Band, the Augustana College band program has grown to include several ensembles. In 2024, the Augustana Symphonic Band (formerly the Augustana Concert Band) will mark its 150th anniversary on Nov. 22-24. Preliminary plans include a weekend sesquicentennial celebration featuring:

• A celebration concert with a premiere of a commission by American composer Kevin Walczyk
• Alumni band performance
• Receptions and dinners
• An Augustana Symphonic Band national tour, with the potential for alumni to travel on an intersecting tour, is planned.