In January of 2004, the St. Olaf Band made history by combining a performance tour with an academic learning program in Mexico. After a week and a half of intense rehearsals and class sessions on campus, the band flew down to Mexico to spend the rest of Interim performing around the country and integrating their studies with experiential learning. After this life-time experience, the band plans to keep and strengthen its ties with Mexico.Updates from San Miguel Tzinacapan
Rachel Widen, Reid Wixson, and Aubrie Vikturek, music education graduates of '03, lived in San Miguel, Mexico, from February through May of 2004. Through their efforts and with the help of donated instruments and funds, the three started up the remote village's first concert band.