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ABOUT

Our Mission

The mission of the Waverly Chamber Music Series (WCMS) is to bring people together for the enjoyment of community and music by providing high-quality chamber music concerts for Waverly and the Cedar Valley. ​​

Our History 

Offering access to high quality art and music experiences to ones community is a fundamental aspect of how the arts enrich our local culture and our quality of life, as well as a testament to the artistic resources available in Waverly and the Cedar Valley. The story of the Chamber series is deeply rooted in a desire to offer amazing musical experiences to the public through a model not based on profit, but on sustainability through donation. In early 2017, a group of musicians and music-lovers came together to discuss the possibility of establishing a city chamber music series for the greater Waverly and Cedar Valley communities. The original steering committee, (consisting of Kate Huffman, Jennifer Larson, Ron Matthias, Penni Pier, Ted Reuter, Paula Survilla, Travis Toliver, Eric Wachmann, Barbara Zemke), met over the next few months and wrote articles of incorporation which were filed with the state of Iowa, wrote bylaws, and filed a successful application for 501c3 charitable organization status. Once these preliminary steps were achieved, the steering committee dissolved and the current board and Executive for the WCMS were elected. The first goal for the newly formed board was to establish performance dates for a five concert series for the 2017-2018 season. In addition to fund-raising by board members for a series that will be offered to the public free of charge, the music director, Eric Wachmann, brought potential performer suggestions to the board and ultimately secured a dynamic and exciting opening season for the series. For the 2017-2018 inaugural season, the five concerts of the Waverly Chamber Music Series will highlight musicians from across the region, as well as Minneapolis, and St. Paul.

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Our Board

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Barbara Zemke, Chair

Meet Barbara
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Chuck Kepford, Treasurer

Meet Chuck
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Jennifer Larson, Board Member

Meet Jennifer

Rebecca Nickles, Board Member

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Travis Toliver, Vice Chair

Meet Travis
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Eric Wachmann, Artistic Director

Meet Eric
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Ted Reuter, Board Member

Meet Ted

Susan Kosche Vallem, Board Member

Mary Ventullo, Board Member

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Penni Pier, Secretary

Meet Penni
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Pam Egli, Board Member

Meet Pam
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Paula Survilla, Board Member

Meet Paula

Past Board Members

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Kate Huffman

Meet Kate
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Lori Nelson

Meet Lori
Future Seasons
If you are interested in performing in future seasons of the WCMS, please contact Artistic Director Eric Wachmann at waverlychambermusic@gmail.com.

The WCMS is a 501(c)(3)
Charitable Organization registered in the State of Iowa

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