ABOUT THE CEDAR RAPIDS CONCERT CHORALE


Founded in 1959, CRCC is a SATB chorus. Our membership has consisted of people of all ages and occupations, including teachers, doctors, writers, radio personalities, city employees, real estate brokers, and many other professionals, as well as retirees and college students. Over the past several decades, our performances have included:
  • 4+ concerts per season (including a masterworks, holiday concert, and more!)
  • Brucemorchestra, Pops, and Masterworks concerts with Orchestra Iowa
  • Cedar Rapids Municipal Band
  • Cedar Rapids Titans and Rough Riders National Anthem
  • New England Symphonic Ensemble at Carnegie Hall
  • Singing back-up for Barry Manilow in the US Cellular Center

MISSION: The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale aims to promote choral music appreciation and develop musicianship by performing a broad repertoire of music while providing youth and community outreach opportunities.

VISION: To achieve artistic excellence in performing outstanding choral music.

All are welcome within the Chorale.  We promote membership without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, sex, age, political affiliation, marital or family status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.  

Community Outreach

In addition to providing free tickets to students at all Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale performances, we volunteer regularly at events throughout our community.  Are you interested in having the Chorale perform at your public event?  Contact us today at crconcertchorale@gmail.com.​

Director

Dr. Gerald Kreitzer
​Director of Music Activities at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids. He earned his DMA in Choral Conducting at the University of Iowa, where he studied conducting with Don V. Moses and James Dixon. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters in Music degrees from the University of South Dakota. 

Assistant Director

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Marita Wolgast
Received her Master of Music in piano performance from Arizona State University. She has been on the faculty of Coe College since 1995. She is also the Coordinator of Traditional Worship and Fine Arts Events at First Lutheran Church, where she has been on staff since 1990.

2022-2023 Board of Directors

President: Ellen Noble
Immediate Past President: Jim Gray
President Elect: Heather Dankert
Treasurer: Pam Richardson
Secretary: Katie Detlefsen (acting)
Artistic Director:  Gerry Kreitzer
Membership Liaison: Katie Detlefsen
Community Member: Caitlin Hartman
​Community Member: Kara Munro
Community Member: Virginia Michalicek
Community Member: Mark Van Heukelom
​Community Member: Courtney Smock
​Community Member: Sarah Gorsh