Sterling resident performing in Augustana Choir California tour

Mar. 20—ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Rachel Thomaschefsky, a vocal music education major from Sterling, Ill., is one of 54 Augustana College students performing in the Augustana Choir tour of California from March 21 to March 25. The choir will perform at five Southern California churches, followed by a home concert on April 6 in Davenport.

Under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, more than 50 students will perform a mix of traditional and modern choral selections from various composers. During this tour, students can share a part of the Midwest choral tradition with friends, family and colleagues in California.