Augustana Symphonic Band Sesquicentennial Celebration

• 4-6:45 p.m.: Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts tours
  (Bergendoff Hall)
  Tour the newly renovated Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts. Space is limited to 30 individuals. Tours are identical and will last approximately 45 minutes. Identical tours will also take place on Saturday.
   
• 6:30-8 p.m.: Check-in and alumni gathering
  (Denkmann Memorial Building lobby)
  Gather with alumni in the lobby of the Denkmann Memorial Building for cookies and refreshments and pick up your weekend name badge.
   
• 8-9 p.m.: Alumni and Music Department faculty recital
  (Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building)
  Alumni and music department faculty will present a recital. A program will be announced at a later date.
   
• 9:15-11:15 p.m.: Alumni and friends gathering
  (Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 30th St., Rock Island, Ill.)
  Join band alumni and friends for a casual gathering at Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill. Cost is on your own.

• 8-10 a.m.: Check-in and continental breakfast
  (Centennial Hall lobby)
  Check in for the celebration weekend and enjoy a continental breakfast.
   
• 9-9:45 a.m.: Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts tour
  (Bergendoff Hall)
  Tour the newly renovated Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts. Space is limited to 30 individuals. Tours are identical and will last approximately 45 minutes. Identical tours will also take place on Friday and Saturday afternoon.
   
• 9-10 a.m.: Campus tour
  (Bergendoff Hall)
  Register for a tour of campus led by Kai Swanson '86. Meet on the second floor entrance of Bergendoff Hall. The tour will end at Wallenberg Hall.
   
• 10-11 a.m.: Presentation: History of Wind Bands at Augustana College
  (Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building)
  Presented by Dr. James Lambrecht, Professor, Co-Chair, Director of Bands, Augustana Symphonic Band, trumpet, conducting
   
• 11 a.m.-12 a.m.: Presentation: Update on the Department of Music
  (Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building)
  Learn about exciting updates in the Department of Music.
   
• 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts tour
  (Bergendoff Hall)
  Tour the newly renovated Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts. Space is limited to 30 individuals. Tours are identical and will last approximately 45 minutes. Identical tours will also take place on Friday and Saturday morning.
   
• 12-2 p.m.: Lunch (on your own)
   
• 2-3 p.m.: Panel Discussion: Alumni in the Music Industry
  (Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building)
  Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring alumni from Augustana College who have made significant strides in the music industry. The event will highlight their diverse career paths and experiences. The panel, moderated by Jonathon Kirk '97, features:
  • Gary Bordner '75, former principal trumpet of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
  • Rob Istad '98, professor of music and director of choral studies at California State University, Fullerton
  • Heather Lofdahl '10, assistant professor of music education at The Ohio State University
  • Jen Rome '96, Pastor of Next Generation Ministries, Pilgrim Lutheran Church
  • Kim Stephens '96, freelance musician
     
• 3:15-4:45 p.m.: Alumni band rehearsal
  (Ensemble Rehearsal Room, Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts)
  Alumni wishing to perform with the alumni band in the celebration concert will rehearse with Dr. James Lambrecht. 
   
• 5-7 p.m.: Dinner and concert conversation
  (Gävle Rooms, Gerber Center for Student Life)
  Enjoy a delicious catered dinner (vegetarian and gluten-free options available). A cash bar will also be open. Following dinner, join us for a concert conversation featuring Dr. James Lambrecht and Kevin Walczyk, moderated by Dr. Jonathon Kirk '97.
   
• 7:30 p.m.: Celebration concert
  (Centennial Hall)
  The highlight of the celebration is a concert featuring the Augustana Symphonic Band. They will premiere a piece by American composer Kevin Walczyk written in honor of the band's 150th anniversary. The alumni band will also perform.
   
• 9-10:30 p.m.: Celebration reception
  (Murabito Commons, Peter J. Lindberg, M.D., Center for Health and Human Performance)
  Cap off a memorable weekend at this post-concert reception. Appetizers, dessert and a cash bar will be available. This event is not included in the weekend registration and costs $50 per person.

9 a.m.: Continential breakfast and social time
(Ensemble Rehearsal Room)