The Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble is a select treble ensemble for those wishing to develop advanced choral skills and a better understanding of various styles of choral music composed for sopranos and altos. The ensemble’s chosen repertoire — from folk to contemporary, ancient to modern — focuses on moving forward and upward, overcoming challenges and celebrating compassion.
The Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble performs concerts on campus each term, at community events and on their annual tour. The ensemble’s most recent tour was a three-day, three-performance tour across Missouri and Iowa. In the past they have toured throughout the Midwest, and Montreal, Canada.
In March 2026, The Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble will embark on a tour of the Pacific Northwest, with a kickoff concert in Chicago, Illinois.
2026 Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble Tour Itinerary
Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m.
Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church
Huntley, Ill.
With Bel Canto from Jacobs High School, directed by Jennifer Parker, and Bella Voce from Dundee Middle School directed by Mona Roy.
Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m.
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church
Seattle, Wash.
Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m.
Augustana Lutheran Church
Portland, Ore.
The ensemble is named after Jenny Lind (1820-1887), a Swedish opera singer known as the “Swedish Nightingale” and considered the finest coloratura of her day.
Visiting Austria this summer introduced Augustana students to different cultures, foods and ways of life while broadening their understanding of neuroscience and philosophy. Augustana is ranked No. 15 nationally among baccalaureate institutions for participation in short-term study abroad programs.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, will bring performances to communities across Illinois and Wisconsin March 20-26.
Augustana College will host its annual Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival on Feb. 21. The event, featuring guest artists John Sampen and Mark Bunce, will be held at Bergendoff Hall, located at 3701 7th Ave. All events are free and open to the public.
Iris Xiaoyu Liu is a bass trombonist and serves as instructor of low brass at Augustana College, where she teaches brass methods, low brass choir, and applied low brass.
Faculty and guest artists will perform a piano trio recital.
Students will perform a composition recital.
