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Augustana Concert Band

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Conductor: Tony Oliver

Rehearsals: T-W-Th from 5:45-7 p.m.

This band provides concert band experience for all interested students, and can be a credit or non-credit course. The band rehearses twice weekly and presents a concert every term.

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Dr. Tony Oliver conducts the Concert Band.

Formed more than 30 years ago, the Augustana Concert Band the largest music ensemble at Augustana. In addition to offering a balanced approach for ensemble involvement, the band also provides an opportunity for students who play in the Symphonic Band or Symphony Orchestra, or who sing in one of the choirs, to perform on a second instrument.

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Students pose before departing on tour

Augustana Symphonic Band to celebrate 150 years in November

The Augustana Symphonic Band (formerly the Augustana Concert Band) will celebrate its 150th anniversary during a weekend-long celebration Nov. 22-24, 2024.

John Flannery and Abriana Tereza

Flannery, Tereza collaborate and win MTNA award

Pianist John Flannery '24 received a $2,500 award from the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) after performing his composition titled "My Body Turns Toward Thee Again" with vocalist Abriana Tereza '24 at the annual MTNA conference. 

Nina Ehrlich

Alumnus premieres cello piece in honor of Dr. Ehrlich's 45 years

Grant Estes '21, commemorating Dr. Janina Ehrlich's 45 years of service at Augustana, premiered "The Quarrel Between Winter and Summer," composed by faculty member Dr. Jacob Bancks, on April 14.

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