Wartburg Community Symphony

Lots of smiles at today‘s Art Walk. We have several budding new musicians in our midst! 🎻

Stay tuned for our season announcement coming soon! 📣

Proud to be a part of the annual Art Walk! Stop by our booth for season announcements and our popular instrument petting zoo. Hope to see you there! 🎻

🎻Congratulations to the WCS for a wonderful season closer last night! What an honor to show case the art of Gary Kelley and celebrate Dvořák's Symphony No. 9. Special thanks to the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony and the family for sharing these images.

🎤 Stay tuned for more exciting announcements on our upcoming season!

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Gary Kelley, a renowned artist and cherished member of our community. Gary's extraordinary contributions to the arts have touched so many lives and his work will continue to inspire us all. In celebration of his legacy, we will be featuring some of Gary's artwork for display and for sale in the lobby of the upcoming concert this Saturday, April 18 at 7:00pm in Neumann Auditorium. We are honored to offer these pieces for sale, with all proceeds going to support the family during this difficult time. Gary's original images will be projected on stage during the performance of Dvořák's "New World Symphony."

Gary Kelley's illustrations, including those inspired by Antonin Dvořák during his stay in Spillville, Iowa during the summer of 1893 are a testament to his talent and passion for storytelling through art. A pre-concert talk with special guests at 6:00pm will highlight insights around Dvořák and Gary's depiction of his music and inspirations.

Our thoughts are with Gary's family, and we invite you all to join us in honoring his memory and celebrating his incredible life.

🙂 "Czech out" Dr. Rebecca Nederhiser's interview on KWWL today discussing their upcoming concert on April 18, 7pm.

🎨 "Voices of the New World," will feature artwork by Gary Kelley alongside Dvořák's timeless Symphony No. 9. Other works will include an arr. of Bernstein's West Side Story and Wartburg's student concerto/aria winners. You won't want to miss this incredible season finale concert!

Come at 6pm for a "Behind the Music" talk with Dr. Nederhiser and special guests in Neumann Auditorium.

🎟️ Tickets online or at the door: https://www.wartburg.edu/symphony/

Rebecca Nederhiser with the Wartburg Community Symphony - KWWL News at Noon Rebecca stopped by to tell us about the symphony's presentation of "Voices of the New World" coming up on April 18.

🌟 Excitement is growing for our upcoming "Voices of a New World" concert. Come experience the wonder of Dvořák's New World Symphony which was inspired by sights and sounds he heard while in America. Artwork by Gary Kelley will be projected at the concert and featured in the lobby! Other works will include a rendition of Bernstein's West Side Story and our annual concerto/aria winners!

🎤 Dr. Rebecca Nederhiser will lead a "Behind the Music" pre-concert talk at 6pm prior to the concert.

🎟️ Tickets available online or at the door. We hope to see you there! https://www.wartburg.edu/symphony/

Saturday April 18, 7pm Neumann Auditorium at Wartburg College

Congratulations to the WCS and Cedar Falls HS Orchestra on a very special collaborative concert celebrating Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf! 🎻

Special thanks to the McElroy trust, Director Sam Naumann, radio host Bob Westerman, Metropolitan Brass, and Cedar Falls High School for making this event possible! What a special community we live in. 🎼

Special thanks to the The Mix radio station for hosting conductor(s) Rebecca Nederhiser and Sam Naumann today to talk about their upcoming collaboration on Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf."

Featured guests will include the Metropolitan Brass and The Mix radio host, Bob Westerman (narrator). Concert is Thursday March 26, 7:30 at the Cedar Falls High School auditorium! Admission is free thanks to a generous grant by the McElroy Trust! 🎻

We hope you can join us on Thursday March 26 at 7:30pm at Cedar Falls High School auditorium for this FREE family friendly concert event! 🎻

Waverly, Cedar Falls orchestra groups to present free family concert March 26 | Wartburg College The Wartburg Community Symphony will join the Cedar Falls High School String Ensemble on Thursday, March 26, for a free concert featuring “Peter and the Wolf,” a symphonic tale for children that appeals to all ages. The 7:30 p.m. family-friendly program will showcase the new Cedar Falls High Sch...