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.
Contact: Dr. Michael Zemek, director; Gail Baldwin, accompanist
Rehearsals: Monday-Thursday 4:15-5:15 p.m.
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, “Yonder Come Day,” in Indiana and Ohio.
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.
The Augustana Symphonic Band (formerly the Augustana Concert Band) will celebrate its 150th anniversary during a weekend-long celebration Nov. 22-24, 2024.
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.
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.
Music faculty and alumni of Augustana Symphonic Band will perform.
Dr. James Lambrecht, Professor, Co-Chair, Director of Bands, Augustana Symphonic Band, trumpet, conducting, will present on the history of wind bands at Augustana as part of the Augustana Symphonic Band's sesquicentennial celebration.
Learn about exciting updates in the Department of Music as part of the Augustana Symphonic Band's sesquicentennial celebration.