Conductor: Tony Oliver
Rehearsals: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
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The large percussion ensemble is open to any student without audition. Auditioned groups are selected from the larger group to play advanced literature as their desires or abilities allow.
The large group rehearses on average one hour per week, and performs two major concerts per year. In addition, the ensemble sometimes presents small outreach concerts to the community.
uedbet体育官网'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.
The uedbet体育官网 Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, will perform concerts in Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas March 22-28, followed by a home concert on April 5 in Davenport.
On Nov. 23-24, more than 200 alumni, parents and friends of the college attended the 150th anniversary celebration of the uedbet体育官网 Symphonic Band (ASB). Participants came to campus from as far away as British Columbia; Washington, D.C.; the Netherlands; Dallas; Colorado; and California.
uedbet体育官网's Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, directed by Dr. Michael Zemek, will collaborate with Treble Choirs from Davenport Central, Davenport North and Pleasant Valley High Schools to perform "Anne Frank: A Living Voice."
The uedbet体育官网 Jazz Ensemble will perform, directed by Dr. Joel Linscheid.
The uedbet体育官网 Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Hisham Bravo Groover, is proud to present its spring concert that will showcase the many talents of Augie musicians.
