Guest artist: Kim Rooney Hagelstein
Augustana's Dr. Robert Elfline, piano, will perform with guest artist Dr. Kim Rooney Hagelstein, French horn
Dr. Hagelstein is the visiting assistant professor of horn at Tarleton State University in Texas. She has performed in six countries and nearly every state in the U.S. In addition to teaching, Dr. Hagelstein performs regularly with groups including the Waco Symphony Orchestra, the Lone Star Wind Orchestra, and the LSWO Brass Quintet.
She has a B.M. from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and and M.M. and D.M.A. from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
Robert Elfline, piano: Preludes and Reflections
Robert Elfine, associate professor of music, will perform the second volume of Claude Debussy's Préludes for piano.
2018 marks the centenary of the death of Claude Debussy.This evocative and enigmatic collection contains some of the composer’s most imaginative (and challenging) portraits for solo piano.
Interspersed throughout the program will be 11 of Howard Skempton’s Reflections, which will serve as both contrast and commentary on Debussy’s preludes.
Women's Bowling Viking Classic
The Augustana women's bowling team will host its first-ever home event, the Viking Classic.
Coach Marty Resner's squad will wrap up the 2018-19 regular season Friday through Sunday at Backyard Bowl in Milan, Ill.
Augustana Music Festival
The Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Augustana Symphonic Band and Augustana Choir will offer a musical celebration of the 2018-2019 year as part of commencement weekend.
Program
Augustana Symphonic Band, Tony Oliver, guest conductor
Lauds (Praise High Day) (1992) — Ron Nelson (b. 1929)
Equus (2000) — Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)
Dance of the Jesters (1873) — Peter I. Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) trans. Ray E. Cramer
Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Chetel, conductor
Upbeat! (1999) — Ellen Taaffe Zwilich (b. 1939)
Overture to Die Fledermaus (1874) — Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)
Huapango (1941) — José Pablo Moncayo (1912-1958)
Augustana Choir, Jon Hurty, conductor
Morning to Night — Reggel György Ligeti (1923-2006)
Afternoon on a Hill — Eric William Barnum (b. 1979)
O Schöne Nacht — Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Lullaby — Daniel Elder (b. 1986)
Two Love Songs: Amor De Mi Alma (unknown) — Z. Randall Stroope (b. 1953); and The Passionate Shepherd to His Love — P.D.Q. Bach (1742-1807)
River Readings: Steve Almond
Steve Almond will read. He is the author of nine books of fiction and nonfiction, including the New York Times bestsellers "Candyfreak" and "Against Football."
A reception will be held after the reading.
"Bad Stories," his newest book, "is an effort to make sense of our historical moment. The book argues that Trumpism is a bad outcome arising directly from the bad stories we tell ourselves."
Almond hosts the New York Times "Dear Sugars" podcast with author Cheryl Strayed.
His short stories have been anthologized widely, in the Best American Short Stories, The Pushcart Prize, Best American Erotica, and Best American Mysteries series.
The River Readings at Augustana brings literary artists to campus each year from around the country.
Tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Latinx Unidos will present the annual Tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe with music and dance.
Churros and hot chocolate will be served
The day celebrates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego in Mexico.
Grayson Dixon, cello
Grayson Dixon will perform a recital on the cello. He is a senior from Bailey, Colo., majoring in instrumental music performance and neuroscience.
Flute and Clarinet Choir concert
The Augustana Flute and Clarinet Choir concert will feature selections using all the flute family: piccolo, flute, alto flute and bass.
Spring Choral Concert
The Augustana Concert Chorale, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble and the Academic Choir will perform. Four seniors will be conducting.
Augustana Jazz Ensemble Concert
The Augustana Jazz Ensemble will perform its final concert of the year. The concert will feature arrangements and compositions by two of today's prominent jazz writers; Alan Baylock and Gordon Goodwin. The concert also will feature Joseph Ott as soloist on Alan Baylock's "El Abrazo."