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Augustana Symphonic Band to kick off Midwest tour

By Gabe Zwierzynski,

2026-02-28

The Augustana Symphonic Band will be beginning its Midwest tour on March 20th, performing across Illinois and Wisconsin. Concerts will be open to the public and donations will be accepted. The tour will run until march 26th.

Concerts will be directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, and will take place in Oregon, Naperville, Manlius, Cambridge, and Aurora. After the tour there will be a concert at 7p.m. on April 11th at Augustana campus in Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island.

Tour Dates:

Friday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m.
Oregon High School
206 S. 10th St.
Oregon, Illinois

Saturday, March 21, at 1 p.m.
Our Savior Lutheran Church
815 S. Washington St.
Naperville, Illinois

Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m.
Bureau Valley High School
9154 County Rd 2125 N
Manlius, Illinois

Tuesday, March 24, at 7 p.m.
Nikolay Middle School
211 South St.
Cambridge, Wisconsin

Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m.
West Aurora High School
1201 W. New York St.
Aurora, Illinois

Many of the performances will be in the hometowns of current student musicians, allowing the students to share them with family and friends. The tour is an annual event that aims to provide students with extended performance experience, exposure to diverse audiences, and the opportunity to refine their music in live settings.

The tour will include Percy Grainger’s “Lincolnshire Posy” and contemporary selections reflecting classical, folk, and jazz traditions.

For more information you can visit Augustana College’s website here.

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