Jayne Skoog, Soprano, sings American Composers

On Friday, April 23, 2010, Jayne Skoog held her concert at LeFrak Concert Hall at Queens College.

Program:

• Samuel Barber - The Hermit Songs
• Joseph Bartolozzi - The Petrarca Songs
• Leonard Bernstein - I Hate Music: 5 Kid Songs for Soprano, What a Movie (from Trouble in Tahiti)
• Audrey Saint-Gil, Pianist

Ms. Skoog's Long Island City High School music students, attended the concert.

Ms. Jayne Skoog and Dr. Joseph Bartolozzi are on the faculty at Long Island City HS.

Thanks to all for a wonderful evening!

Jayne Skoog sings American Composers

On Friday, April 23, 2010 Ms. Skoog sang musical numbers from Samuel Barber, Joseph Bartolozzi, and Leonard Bernstein.

The concert was attended by Ms. Skoog's Long Island City High School music students and members and friends of Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church where Ms. Skoog is the Choir Director/Organist. Many other friends and faculty were also in the audience. It was a fantastic performance and thanks also to Ms. Audrey Saint-Gil, pianist, who was her accompanist.

Knitting Club at Long Island City High School

Jayne Skoog and Nina Hunt have organized an after school program at Long Island City High School.  Jayne is the organist and Nina is a retired Jr. High Math teacher and a Deacon at Augustana.  The students are making these scarves and hats as a fund raiser in memory of a former Senior, Elaine Galindo who was killed in a automobile accident.  The money raised will go to Operation Smile in memory of Elaine.  The fund raiser is called Elaine's Smile.

Jayne Skoog sings American ComposersApril 23, 2010...

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 7:30 PM

LeFrak Concert Hall

Aaron Copland School of Music - Queens College - CUNY

65-30 Kissena Boulevard

Flushing, NY 11367

New for Augustana

The website and weblog have a new look and a new contact form has been added to the website. You can now send a message and photos and we'll get them into the photo albums and/or weblog. It's a great way to share. Enjoy.

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Eric Svaigsen Memorial

Eric Svaigsen a long time member of Augustana died on March 23, 2009. Eric was a dedicated member and gave not only his time but he helped Augustana financially. These monetary gifts were his weekly envelopes and special donations when ever Augustana had a financial need.

His widow, Frances Svaigsen, requested a memorial in honor of Eric. This Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, the altar will be decorated with new paraments in memory of Eric. He was much loved and honored as a great Lutheran. He is truly missed.