ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2021) — The Augustana College Department of Music presents “Christmas at Augustana,” December 4 and 5, 2021, in Centennial Hall.
Presented by Quad City Bank and Trust, “Christmas at Augustana” is returning live after a one-year hiatus. “Christmas at Augustana” has thrilled audiences in sold-out performances for over a decade. Student musicians will take the stage to share their talents in what has become a highlight of the Augustana and Quad-Cities holiday season. Featuring performances by the Augustana Brass Ensemble, the Augustana Symphony Orchestra, the Ascension Ringers, the Augustana Choir, the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, and the Augustana Concert Chorale. This holiday concert is not to be missed.
“Christmas at Augustana” has been a tradition since 2008. After the performance was offered in a virtual format in 2020, the Augustana College department of music is ready to be on-stage again. "We are so excited to be able to sing together again in Centennial Hall this year," says Augustana Choir director Dr Jon Hurty. "The students and directors are really looking forward to sharing our Christmas music, live and in person!"
"We are fortunate to have an organization like Augustana in the Quad Cities that has set the bar high for delivering artistic programs designed to encourage creativity, connection, and collaboration," says Jackie Celske, QCBT Assistant Vice President, Marketing and PR Manager. "At Quad City Bank and Trust, we believe the arts give us permission to pause, pray, and play as a community. It is a privilege to be a part of a staple holiday event that focuses on bringing us together — introducing us to new cultures, traditions, and perspectives while uniting us in those we already share."
The Quad Cities' ABC affiliate, WQAD, will stream the Saturday performance live online at Augustana.edu. The performance will be rebroadcast in the Quad-Cities area at 11AM on Christmas Day.
Tickets range $16-21 and can be purchased at www.augustana.edu/tickets or by calling 309-794-7306. Masks will be required.
Additional information about the Christmas season at Augustana College can be found at www.augustana.edu/christmas or by calling 309-794-7306.
George Behnke of Davenport, IA will perform with the Augustana Choir.
Megan Benac of Milan, IL will perform with the Augustana Symphony Orchestra.
Ryan Benac of Milan, IL will perform with the Augustana Brass Ensemble.
Delaney Burkhardt of Davenport, IA will perform with the Augustana Symphony Orchestra.
Brianna Castro of Moline, IL will perform with the Augustana Choir.
Charles Cathcart of Geneseo, IL will perform with the Augustana Brass Ensemble.
Greyson Hansen of Moline, IL will perform with the Augustana Symphony Orchestra.
Natalie Hansen of Moline, IL will perform with the Augustana Brass Ensemble.
Noel Huntley of Rock Island, IL will perform with the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble.
Jacqueline Isaacson of Rock Island, IL will perform with the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble.
Mari Kelley of Port Byron, IL will perform with the Augustana Concert Chorale.
Hannah Knuth of Rock Island, IL will perform with the Augustana Brass Ensemble.
Jonathan Knuth of Rock Island, IL will perform with the Augustana Brass Ensemble.
Lauren Larson of East Moline, IL will perform with the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble.
Jordan Lehto of Rock Island, IL will perform with the Augustana Symphony Orchestra.
Ella Miller of Davenport, IA will perform with the Augustana Concert Chorale.
Set Morales-Espinosa of Davenport, IL will perform with the Augustana Symphony Orchestra.
Leah Mueller of Reynolds, IL will perform with the Augustana Concert Chorale.
Kevin Notter of Moline, IL will perform with the Augustana Symphony Orchestra.
Christopher O'Neill of Rock Island, IL will perform with the Augustana Brass Ensemble.
Hyun Ryu of Blue Grass, IA will perform with the Augustana Symphony Orchestra.
Claire Schaecher of Rock Island, IL will perform with the Augustana Symphony Orchestra.
Hailey Schmacht of Moline, IL will perform with the Augustana Symphony Orchestra.
Russell Schmidt of Coal Valley, IL will perform with the Augustana Concert Chorale.
Eva Schmitt of Geneseo, IL will perform with the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble.
Quienne Weinzierl of Geneseo, IL will perform with the Augustana Brass Ensemble.
Anna Winn of Davenport, IA will perform with the Augustana Choir.
John Zaimes of Davenport, IA will perform with the Augustana Brass Ensemble.
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