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Music Ensembles

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From opera to jazz, Augustana ensembles offer student musicians the opportunity to broaden their understanding, skills and love of music. Ensembles provide students with a high level of performance quality and in-depth exposure to music literature across a wide variety of genres and time periods.

Dr. Jon Hurty

Dr. Jon Hurty honored for excellence in choral music

Augustana's Dr. Jon Hurty has received the Harold A. Decker Award from the Illinois Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association in recognition of his exceptional leadership and contributions to choral music. He has been creating memorable performances with Augustana students since 1996.

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Delivering love songs on Valentine’s Day

Members of Phi Mu Alpha–Zeta Beta sang love songs to surprised students, faculty and staff in classrooms and offices across campus on Valentine’s Day. The music fraternity rehearsed for months, and delivered no fewer than 100 vocal valentines.

Augustana College Jenny Lind Ensemble to host Treble Choir concert and workshop

Augustana's Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, directed by Dr. Michael Zemek, will collaborate with high school choirs from Davenport Central, Davenport North and Pleasant Valley High Schools to perform "Anne Frank: A Living Voice" on March 4 at 5:30 p.m.

Augustana Choir concert in Gothenburg, Neb.

The Augustana Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, will perform concerts in Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas in March 2025, followed by a home concert in Davenport on April 5.

Augustana Symphonic Band concert in Baltimore, Md.

Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, will tour the East Coast in March, with a performance at Zion Church of the City of Baltimore, Adlersaal (Eagle's Hall). 

Augustana Choir concert in Denver, Colo.

The Augustana Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, will perform concerts in Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas in March 2025, followed by a home concert in Davenport on April 5.

The Augustana Choir will be joined by the Grandview High School Chamber Singers.