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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, 8201 Dakota Street, Cedar Falls, IA (2026)

Our mission is redefining the symphonic experience through live performances and community engagement. To this end we pursue inventive, contemporary approaches to ensemble performance as a means of engaging audiences more meaningfully in live music. The Courier hails our ‘innovative programming, inventive collaborations and interesting, sometimes surprising twists [which] make each concert a musical adventure.’ Our Artistic Director Jason Weinberger is known nationally for his work across genres and for his approachable, exciting style of presentation and interpretation, all typical of our work under his leadership. We are also unique among our peer ensembles for our singular dedication to American music, particularly new work from around the country and from within our state. As a fine arts and entertainment mainstay in northeast Iowa for the past 87 years we are deeply connected to the life of our community, particularly through our long-standing efforts to share music with young people and to advocate for education and the arts in our region. We apply the highest artistic and programmatic standards to our educational work in the belief that great art offered with passion, insight and joy can change lives at any age.

10/14/2026

🍸 COCKTAILS & CONVERSATION IS BACK! 🎭⚡

Join us Wednesday, October 21 from 5–6 PM at Bar Winslow for our next Cocktails & Conversation, as we preview the upcoming Cedar Valley production of Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein!

Get ready for mad science, monster-sized laughs and unforgettable characters as we give you a sneak peek at this hilarious musical comedy based on Mel Brooks’ beloved film.

This special production brings together four Cedar Valley arts organizations — Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre, Cedar Falls Community Theatre, and your Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony — for one monstrously entertaining theatrical event!

🍸 Cocktails
🎭 Conversation
⚡ A sneak peek at Young Frankenstein

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 5–6 PM
📍 Bar Winslow

Come have a drink, hear more about this exciting collaboration, and get ready for Young Frankenstein at the Gallagher Bluedorn!

Love Music More. Experience Music Together.

10/12/2026

🎉 Join us in wishing our wonderful Executive Assistant — Sally Malcolm — a very Happy Birthday! 🎉

Sally holds a pretty special place in our wcfsymphony family. Not only does she help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes as our Executive Assistant, she also takes the stage as a violist in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony! 🎻

Whether she’s helping our staff stay organized, taking care of the countless details that go into everything we do, or picking up her viola to make beautiful music alongside her fellow musicians, Sally brings dedication, talent, warmth, and a great sense of humor to the wcfsymphony.

We’re incredibly fortunate to have someone who contributes so much to our organization both behind the scenes and on the stage.

Sally, thank you for everything you do for our staff, our musicians, our audiences, and the entire wcfsymphony family. Today, we hope you get to put the emails, schedules, and to-do lists aside for a little while and enjoy a day that’s all about YOU!

Here’s to a fantastic birthday and another year filled with great music, plenty of laughter, wonderful adventures, and lots of reasons to celebrate! 🥂🎶🎻

Happy Birthday, Sally! 🎂🎉👏

10/09/2026

🎶 Give From Your IRA. Support the Music You Love! ❤️

Did you know that if you're 70½ or older, you may be able to support your Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony while enjoying valuable tax benefits?

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows you to make a gift directly from your IRA to wcfsymphony. When properly completed, your gift may be excluded from taxable income and can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

💡 For 2026, eligible individuals can give up to $111,000 through QCDs, subject to IRS requirements.

It's a tax-smart way to make a meaningful difference — helping us bring inspiring music, unforgettable performances, and enriching experiences to our Cedar Valley community!

🎻 Interested in learning more?

Contact Bonita Cunningham, Senior Director of Advancement & Community Engagement.

📧 [email protected]
📞 319-273-3366

Your IRA can help keep the music playing! 🎵

Please consult your financial advisor or tax professional to determine whether a QCD is right for you.

Love Music More. Experience Music Together.

10/08/2026

🎉 Welcome to our NEW 1929 Society Members! 🎉

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest members of the wcfsymphony's 1929 Society! 👏

🌟 Alan & Carol Brown
🌟 MaraBeth Soneson
🌟 Mary & Rick Christ
🌟 Tom Schilke

We're so grateful for their generosity and commitment to supporting live music in the Cedar Valley! ❤️🎶

Named in honor of the year the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony was founded, the 1929 Society celebrates the dedicated supporters who help keep our music and mission thriving season after season.

Members enjoy exclusive benefits, including invitations to special events, early access to tickets, discounts, and behind-the-scenes experiences!

🎻 Want to be part of something special? There's a place for everyone in the 1929 Society, no matter the size of your gift!

Explore our giving levels and discover how YOU can make a difference!

👉 https://www.wcfsymphony.org/support-us/the-1929-society/

Love Music More. Experience Music Together.

10/07/2026

🎻 MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: KATHRYN LANGGUTH SWINBANK 🎶

Meet Kathryn Langguth Swinbank, a talented member of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony cello section since 2009!

An Iowa City native, Kathryn began her musical journey studying cello and piano at the Preucil School of Music. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Iowa and later her Master of Music degree from the University of Denver, where she studied cello and Suzuki Pedagogy.

Kathryn’s passion for music extends well beyond the concert stage. She is the Director of Orchestras at Northwest Middle School in the Iowa City Community School District and has taught private cello lessons, group classes, and conducted orchestras at the Preucil School of Music. She is also active in the Iowa chapter of the American String Teachers Association, where she currently serves as Past President.

For Kathryn, one of the greatest joys of performing with the wcfsymphony is making music together.

💬 “I love the joy of playing cello and making music with the ensemble. I especially appreciate the opportunity to grow as a musician under the direction of Jason Weinberger, and I’m grateful to share music with you.”

Kathryn lives in North Liberty with her husband, Bryan, their son, Farris, and their dog, Millie.

👏 We’re grateful to have Kathryn sharing her musicianship, experience, and love of music with our orchestra and our audiences. Please join us in celebrating Kathryn Langguth Swinbank!

🎶 You can find out more about all our amazing musicians here:
https://www.wcfsymphony.org/about/musicians/

❤️ Love Music More. Experience Music Together.

09/29/2026

THANK YOU! 🎶

Our Dvořák in the New World Season Opener was an unforgettable evening, and we couldn’t have done it without the generous support of our incredible sponsors and supporters.

Thank you for helping us bring great music to our community and making nights like this possible! 💙

Love Music More. Experience Music Together.

Address

Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, 8201 Dakota Street
Cedar Falls, IA
50614

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13192733373

Website

http://wcfsymphony.org/

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