Each year, four first-year students are chosen to form one of the honors string quartets. These quartets rotate through a coaching team composed of string faculty who assist with performance opportunities, choosing appropriate repertoire and ensuring the quartet has the resources needed to reach its goals.
The quartet musicians develop greater knowledge of their instrument and strong listening habits, and also learn how to navigate the communication and coordination involved in contracted, paid performances. In addition, the quartets enjoy special opportunities such as masterclasses and performances by visiting professional string quartets, off-campus concerts, healthy playing seminars, and more.
Grant Estes '21, commemorating Dr. Janina Ehrlich's 45 years of service at Augustana, premiered "The Quarrel Between Winter and Summer," composed by faculty member Dr. Jacob Bancks, on April 14.
Dr. John Hildreth had no idea he was going to be honored at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center’s 41st annual Memorial Service and Award Ceremony.
The $11.2 million transformation of Bergendoff Hall is complete. Students and faculty are taking advantage of the new and updated spaces, including Larson Hall, the piano lab, ensemble rehearsal hall, practice rooms, Hamann Concert Hall and more.
The Augustana Jazz Ensemble will perform, directed by Dr. Joel Lindscheid.
The Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble and Concert Chorale will perform, directed by Dr. Michael Zemek and Benjamin Holmes.
Students will perform solos and ensemble numbers, everything from pop, and a cappella to musical theater to jazz.
