Penguin Project: Seussical Jr. (sold out)
Augustana College and the Center for Living Arts are partnering again for the third annual Penguin Project of the Quad Cities’ presentation. This year’s show is “Seussical Jr.” It is a condensed version of "Seussical," based on the children's stories of Dr. Seuss. It debuted on Broadway in 2000.
The Penguin Project of the Quad Cities, Augustana's chapter of the national organization, gives children with special needs a chance to develop creative skills in the theatre arts. Shows will be presented at Augustana College’s Brunner Theatre Feb. 22-24 and March 1-3. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 1:30 p.m.
The Vagina Monologues
Alpha Psi Omega will present the 15th annual production of Eve Ensler's play "The Vagina Monologues" to raise funds to prevent violence toward women.
The Vagina Monologues
Alpha Psi Omega will present the 15th annual production of Eve Ensler's play "The Vagina Monologues" to raise funds to prevent violence toward women.
Penguin Project: Seussical Jr. (sold out)
Augustana College and the Center for Living Arts are partnering again for the third annual Penguin Project of the Quad Cities’ presentation. This year’s show is “Seussical Jr.” It is a condensed version of "Seussical," based on the children's stories of Dr. Seuss. It debuted on Broadway in 2000.
The Penguin Project of the Quad Cities, Augustana's chapter of the national organization, gives children with special needs a chance to develop creative skills in the theatre arts. Shows will be presented at Augustana College’s Brunner Theatre Feb. 22-24 and March 1-3. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 1:30 p.m.
Penguin Project: Seussical Jr. (sold out)
Augustana College and the Center for Living Arts are partnering again for the third annual Penguin Project of the Quad Cities’ presentation. This year’s show is “Seussical Jr.” It is a condensed version of "Seussical," based on the children's stories of Dr. Seuss. It debuted on Broadway in 2000.
The Penguin Project of the Quad Cities, Augustana's chapter of the national organization, gives children with special needs a chance to develop creative skills in the theatre arts. Shows will be presented at Augustana College’s Brunner Theatre Feb. 22-24 and March 1-3. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 1:30 p.m.
Penguin Project: Seussical Jr. (sold out)
Augustana College and the Center for Living Arts are partnering again for the third annual Penguin Project of the Quad Cities’ presentation. This year’s show is “Seussical Jr.” It is a condensed version of "Seussical," based on the children's stories of Dr. Seuss. It debuted on Broadway in 2000.
The Penguin Project of the Quad Cities, Augustana's chapter of the national organization, gives children with special needs a chance to develop creative skills in the theatre arts. Shows will be presented at Augustana College’s Brunner Theatre Feb. 22-24 and March 1-3. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 1:30 p.m.
Augustana Chamber Singers concert — Postponed
This concert has been postponed. The Augustana Chamber Singers will combine with the Augustana Handbell Choir in a performance on May 12 at 3 p.m. in the Ascension Chapel.
Combined bands concert
Augustana's Concert Band and Symphonic Band will perform together in a combined concert featuring student conductors Kendall Hengst, TJ Mulcahy, Allie Rodwell, Christine Rogers, and Eric Tabaka.
Hengst is a junior from Bettendorf, Iowa, with a major in music. Mulcahy is a junior from Plainfield, Ill., majoring in music. Rodwell is a junior from Villa Park, Ill., majoring in music education. Rogers is a junior from Naperville, Ill., majoring in music education and German studies. Tabaka is a junior from Monroe, Wis., majoring in music education.
Tony Oliver conducts the concert band while James Lambrecht conducts the symphonic band.
Program
Concert Band
Fanfare and Flourishes (1991) — James Curnow (b. 1943)
Toccata for Band (1957) — Frank Erickson (1923-1996)
Air for Band (1956) — Frank Erickson
The Gladiator (1886) — John Philip Sousa (1854-1932)
Prospect (1835, this setting 1983) — Pierre La Plante (b. 1943)
Among the Clouds (2004) — Brian Balmages (b. 1975)
“Galop” from Dance of the Hours (1876) — Amilcare Ponchielli (1834-1886) arr. Larry Daehn
Symphonic Band
Blue Lake Overture (1971) — John Barnes Chance (1932-1972)
Christine Rogers, student conductor
the echo never fades (2003) — David R. Gillingham (b.1947)
Kendall Hengst, student conductor
Arabesque (2008) — Samuel R. Hazo (b.1966)
Allie Rodwell, student conductor
Trail of Tears (1989) — James Barnes (b.1949)
Eric Tabaka, student conductor
Funiculi-Funicula Rhapsody (2001) — Luigi Denza (1846-1922) & Yo Goto (b.1958)
TJ Mulcahy, student conductor
Augustana Choir Home Concert
The Augustana Choir, winding up a concert tour of Iowa, Kansas and Illinois, will perform its Home Concert.
Augustana Symphonic Band Home Concert
The Augustana Symphonic Band, just back from a concert tour in Illinois and Wisconsin, will perform its Home Concert.