This highly select mixed ensemble performs a wide variety of music in major concerts, special events and on tour. The choir has released a number of recordings, and has performed on commercial and public radio and network television.
The Augustana Choir requires a high level of musicianship and a serious time commitment. Students from any academic field may audition. The choir rehearses daily, and gives as many as 20 performances each year. The choir also takes a annual tour.
Students in the Augustana Choir also participate in the Augustana Oratorio Society.
The Augustana Choir will tour Norway and Sweden May 30-June 7, 2026.
Saturday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Swedish Margareta Church
Hammersborg Torg 8B
0179 Oslo, Norway
Monday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Rättvik Church
Kyrkvägen 11
795 32 Rättvik, Sweden
Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Stephen's Church
Staffansplan 1
802 81 Gävle, Sweden
Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Matthew's Church
Vanadisvägen 35
113 23 Stockholm, Sweden
Saturday, June 6 at 4:00 p.m.
Sofia Church
Klefbecks Backe 1
116 35 Stockholm, Sweden
Sunday, June 7 at 4:30 p.m.
Uppsala Cathedral
Domkyrkoplan
753 10 Uppsala, Sweden
Established in 1931, the Augustana Choir has been conducted by Dr. Jon Hurty since 1996. Under Hurty’s direction, the choir has performed at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York City, as well as many major cathedrals and concert venues in Sweden, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, Austria, Japan, Korea, Spain and France.
The choir focuses on the highest quality choral literature from the Renaissance through the 21st century. It has released a number of recordings and is frequently invited to perform on commercial and public radio, as well as network television.
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 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.
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.
