From opera to jazz, Augustana ensembles offer student musicians the opportunity to broaden their understanding, skills and love of music. Ensembles provide students with a high level of performance quality and in-depth exposure to music literature across a wide variety of genres and time periods.
Augustana Academic Chorus
Augustana Jazz Lab Band
Low Brass Choir
Kali Yuga (improvisational)
Augustana Handbell Choir
SMI Lab Ensemble (SMILE)
Augustana has appointed Eric Newell as director of choral activities beginning fall 2026. Dr. Newell’s duties will include conducting the Augustana Choir, succeeding longtime conductor Dr. Jon Hurty, who is retiring in June 2026.
Twelve faculty members advance in their careers at the college.
Augustana's Dr. Jon Hurty has received the Harold A. Decker Award from the Illinois Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association in recognition of his exceptional leadership and contributions to choral music.
The Augustana Flute and Clarinet Choirs will perform.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, will perform.
Enjoy a beautiful, spiritual presentation of lessons and carols within the intimate setting of Ascension Chapel. The Augustana Chamber Singers, and Campus Ministries and the Augustana Handbell Choir will present the story of Christ's birth in readings and song.
