ABOUT THE CEDAR RAPIDS CONCERT CHORALE
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The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization offering choral music for everyone in our community. We invite participants of all ages, backgrounds and talents to be part of our group without auditions or fees. The Chorale has been active since 1959, now in its 66th year, carrying out the mission to intertwine first-class choral music appreciation and performance with fun and inclusiveness. Along with performing a broad repertoire of music with a true cross-section of our community’s adults, we also commit to engaging in new community outreach opportunities each year. Over the past several decades, our performances have included:
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. |
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Community Impact
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 [email protected].
Director
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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
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.
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.
2025-2026 Board of Directors
President: Liz Myers
Immediate Past President: Courtney Smock
President Elect: Heather Dankert
Treasurer: Pam Richardson
Secretary: Dorothy Cooper Landt
Artistic Director: Gerry Kreitzer
Membership Liaison: Barbara Koch
Community Member: Kara Munro
Community Member: Jeff Beers
Community Member: Mark Van Heukelom
Community Member: Sarah Gorsh
Community Member: Sue Sprague
Community Member: Jamie Toledo
Community Member: Sarah Burnes
Immediate Past President: Courtney Smock
President Elect: Heather Dankert
Treasurer: Pam Richardson
Secretary: Dorothy Cooper Landt
Artistic Director: Gerry Kreitzer
Membership Liaison: Barbara Koch
Community Member: Kara Munro
Community Member: Jeff Beers
Community Member: Mark Van Heukelom
Community Member: Sarah Gorsh
Community Member: Sue Sprague
Community Member: Jamie Toledo
Community Member: Sarah Burnes