Program Recognition
•NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)
Training
•67-credit composition major with the full theory sequence, history, conducting and applied composition lessons
•Applied lessons on a secondary instrument or voice plus applied electronic-music lessons
•Faculty co-chaired by composer Dr. Jacob Bancks
•Annual student composition recitals
Performance & Productions
•Original works read and performed by Augustana's 12+ ensembles
•Electronic and acoustic composition studios in the renovated Bergendoff Hall
Professional Development
•Recent music graduates accepted to New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, Eastman, Indiana University, Cincinnati Conservatory and Northwestern
Facilities
•New Hamann Concert Hall
•Centennial Hall (1,600-seat)
•Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts ($12-13M renovation)
