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Concert Location
All Wartburg Community Symphony Orchestra concerts are held in Neumann Auditorium on the Wartburg College campus. Click here for a map of campus (PDF).

Since 1952, Waverly has been one of the smallest communities in the country to support a semi-professional symphony orchestra. Over the past few years, that support has mushroomed, with membership in the Wartburg Community Symphony Association experiencing substantial growth in all levels, including corporate support.

Questions? Please call 319-415-0682 or e-mail wcs@wartburg.edu

 
2009-10 Season:
Phantom Multimedia, Oct. 17, 8 p.m.
Phantom of the Opera
Open your stimulus package with the original silent film PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, accompanied by the Wartburg Community Symphony playing the original music written for that film.

STIMULUS PACKAGE FEATURES:
• Pre-concert lecture/reception and art show, MULTI-MEDIA by Rebecca Hackemann, curator
• Charleston instruction and dance contest (during two weeks before concert)
• Free drawing for a book on silent film stars
Dance Photo Setting New Heights, Dec. 12, 2 p.m.
KINETIC ENERGY local and professional dancers will delight you with their performance of Tchaikovsky’s beautiful SWAN LAKE SUITE in addition to a narrated performance of THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS and favorite holiday music. Jacqueline Halbloom, popular narrator, returns to
tell the story.
STIMULUS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Drawing for children’s books of both stories
• Free treats for the children
• Child-oriented symphony programs
Jessica Lee Diverse Offerings, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.
JESSICA LEE, First Prize Winner of the 2005 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, makes her debut with the Wartburg Community Symphony, playing the beautiful BUTTERFLY LOVERS violin concerto by Zhan-Hao/Gang He Chen. The Chicago Tribune said, “Lee’s breathtaking dexterity should enchant anyone within hearing distance.”
STIMULUS PACKAGE FEATURES:
• Pre-concert lecture and refreshments at 7 p.m. in Neumann Auditorium (a charge for refreshments)
• Post-concert reception featuring teas from the Orient and interaction with
guest artist Jessica Lee
• Silent auction for an original painting by Japanese artist Chigako Pifer
Kolkay Art Appreciation April 17, 7:30 p.m.
2002 Concert Artists Guild First Prize Winner PETER KOLKAY returns to perform the lively CONCERTINO FOR BASSOON AND ORCHESTRA by Magnone and Weber’s ANDANTE and HUNGARIAN RONDO with the Wartburg Community Symphony. The San Francisco Classical Voice has proclaimed Kolkay’s “star ascendant,” and the New York Sun praised his performance as “extremely moving” – no small feat for a bassoonist!
STIMULUS PACKAGE OFFERS:
• Master class by Peter Kolkay – April 16 at 6 p.m. – Orchestra Hall, Fine Arts Center
• Pre-concert lecture and refreshments featuring Martin Vollmer’s famous desserts
• Meet the artist at a post-concert reception
Membership Information
Your season membership helps the symphony:

• Offer innovative programs.
• Feature outstanding soloists.
• Enrich the scholarship fund, helping attract talented students
and enabling them to continue private music study.
• Hire professional musicians to provide top-quality performance.

Season memberships begin at $40 for individuals and $75-$124 for families. Memberships are available at the door or can be purchased in advance by completing and mailing the attached membership form (PDF).

Please mail the membership form to:
Wartburg Community Symphony
P.O. Box 3
Waverly, IA 50677

Single admission is available at the box office for $15 per adult or $5 per student. The box office opens one hour before concerts and tickets are available at the door. Wartburg students are admitted free with a student ID. Seating is not reserved.

Postponed/Cancelled Concerts
In the event that weather or other situations require a concert to be postponed or cancelled, tickets will be honored at other symphony events. To request a refund, please e-mail wcs@wartburg.edu.



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