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The SVF-Vättern College Choir performs together inside Wallenberg Hall on April 13, 2023.

Vättern College Choir gives Augie a symphony of Swedish culture

Celeaciya Olvera April 20, 2023

As an institution, Augustsana prides itself on giving students and organizations platforms to express their backgrounds and spread information to the Augustana Community. On April 13, the Scandinavian...

Dr. Sonja Hurty directs the Augustana Concert Chorlae, on Thursday, Sept. 20. Photo by Emma Gannaway.

The Hurtys: The Music Department’s Power Couple

Michelle Quinn September 27, 2018

21 years ago, Director of Choral Activities Jon Hurty and instructor of music Sonja Hurty came to Augustana from California State University Northridge. The Hurtys came to the college due to the choral...

Bergendoff Spotlight: alumna returns to roots

October 3, 2015

Event planning itself is hard enough, what with logistics, timing, and organization of details. Imagine having to do that while direct and run a music activity such as a band or choir. Well that’s where...

Jacob Bancks poses in front of his extensive music library while in his office, located in the Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts. His composition, “Rock Island Line,” was featured on the radio program “Performance Today” on Aug. 29.
Photo by Hoang Nguyen.

Music professor’s composition featured on national broadcast

September 4, 2014

Assistant Professor of Music, Jacob Bancks debuted an original composition to radio listeners across the country. Musician and composer, Bancks was featured on American Public Media’s “Performance...

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