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Concert Chorale

Concert Chorale

Conductor: Benjamin Holmes 

Rehearsals: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 4:15-5:15 p.m.

The Augustana Concert Chorale is a mixed ensemble that performs a wide variety of literature from all style periods. Students gain a better understanding and appreciation of choral music through study and performance of a varied repertoire. The group primarily sings at on-campus concerts.  

  • Focus: Choral music
  • Membership requirements: Attend rehearsals regularly, participate in performances
  • Time commitment: One-hour rehearsals Monday, Tuesday, Thursday after classes, occasional performances and rehearsals that come with them
  • How to join: Audition (fall and spring) before the semester begins
Newly promoted faculty members

Augustana celebrates faculty promotions and tenure

Twelve faculty members advance in their careers at the college.

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.

Vocal Valentines

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 Jazz Ensembles

The Augustana Jazz Ensemble and Augustana Jazz Lab will perform, directed by Dr. Joel Linscheid.