Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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CABERET SINGERS: A student organized student run, pop singers group. The group had several shows and delighted many throughout the Twin City area. Tryouts are held every Fall and past members of the group select the vocalists for the sixteen member group. This year’s members are: Terri Bocklund, Mary Chervvien, Lisa Lundeen. Jan Nelson. Chris Conroy. Kim McWaters. Leslie Quigley, Karla Wiese, Frank Dickson. Brad Elliott, Kris 1 lorton, Jeff Kidder, Rich Buller, Rick Nordin, Craig Soderberg. Jack Raaen. The instrumentalists for the group are Dave Cherwien — piano. Bub Furney — drums, and Scott Anderson — bass. mzz ensemble The Augsburg Jazz Ensemble is an 18-piece organization dedicated to the jazz idiom. The group’s extensive repertoire seeks to preserve the Big-Band jazz tradition of days past, as well as to present current popular music in various jazz styles. In addition to its main objective of entertainment, the Jazz Ensemble is a source of education for its members, allowing each a chance for solo expression, and a solid experience in ensemble playing. MEMBERS: Front: T. Hanson. M. Ncururcr. S. MacDonald. K. Holmen, |. Parry. Middle: B. Jorgensen. S. Bleiffus. D. Dvorak. P. Nelson. Rear: B. Roland. B. Erlinson. B. Simenson. P. Mulligan. J. Sandgren. RHYTHM: piano — J. Carlson, vibes — M. Dakvig, drums — M. Churchill, bass — R. Gardner. j

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Kov. i: V Peterson. A Turr.k. | Maland. S. Stant;. B. Aune. S Kotcham. G Sathre. D. Haicu ir. R. ('• %•' I R m s I«t K Skihbr I Nsprooth H H WI.i | Anderson. M .Brandt. DDewman C. Conroy Row4:C. Sorlerberx. R . Nordin. | Aune. R Blonmqiml. | Polxinr. B Hanson. | Nygren, D Cher win. M Aune. K Bonderud. | Kidder. M Sparby. S Musvlrn.in. T Tuber. D Sole Row 2: L Johnson. C Braun. K Weiv. V Sylvester. N Chislensen. I. I.undern. K Olson. I.. Reinhart, L. Fairbanks. S. Overby. C Dchlin. M Johnson. 0. Pe.irson. B l.undeen. K Gray T D.ihlin. E. Braur. K West Row 3: | Ra.ien, H Burns. K Horton. D Ki-nknghit. 1) Norgaard.T Anderson. II. Pruitt. I). Niieman. R. Allgor. R. Buller. P Daniels. M Easter. J Hoeger. |. Peterson. The choir goes on tour during January. The year 1978-79 has many memorable events to be remembered by the 66 voice Augsburg choir. This was Dr. Saterens last year of directing the choir. As a teacher, conductor, and composer Leland B. Sateren has established himself as a major figure. His music is performed by choirs throughout the nation. The Augsburg choir, which he has directed for the past 29 years, has enjoyed international acclaim as an outstanding college choral organization noted for its tremendous discipline, fine tone, and technical virtuosity in the face of an extremely adventurous and demanding repertoire. This year the choir toured the west coast during the monthj)f January. during the month o L-H Dr Quanbeck and Dr Torstenson traveled with the group »the choir studied either Cities of the Far W«T or 'Religions of the Far West The choir performed 23 concerts with enthusiastic responses from audiences and critics in the Dakotas. Montana Washington. Oregon. Cjiifom:.! Amona. New Me ico. Colorado. 4nd M.nnesota The tour ended with the Sateren Recognition Concert held 4t Orchestra Hall on Feb 3.1979 The Choir also acquired bright new maroon velvet robes given through the generosity of the Choir Alumni, parents, and fnends.

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chorale CHORALE FintrawR Couffcrin K EUuad. 1 Pedor I Linmjn R Muichintki. 0 McCartney. L Q j.ioily N Andrrton. S. Ctlberl. D. Por ».l A ri on 1 8 r .nr) R en gr Iran . Sw-.oitd row D kortnmaa P t «U T Bocklund L Irffrrv 0 Vent M Fitzgerald. S Walter . L Andrnon. K McWatrrv R Anderaon ? Cl,nr | Leviion K Malrhow third row K ftockbrader ft And rv n 0 L.pptii K Kralavoa B EUion. I NUllsoa. P Skier, old Fourth raw: C Varonyak. I PopJun. M Mattwn. P Kraut . C Canada CHORALE: The Augsburg Chorale provided musical enjoyment for many this year. Under the direction of Rob Engelson. the chorale had several concerts. Along with their Christmas concert, they performed at Augsburg Night at the Guthrie and had three Lenten Concerts in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Chorale was forty-five voices strong this year and purchased jerseys for themselves with the logo. “If you’ve got the Time. We’ve got the timbre. Officers for the group are: President — Brad Elliott. Vice-President — Kim McWaters. Sec Treas. — Kristy Anderson. Social Chairperson — Terri Bocklund.