Gateway Festival Orchestra

Gateway Festival Orchestra We are a non-profit performing organization, bringing quality symphonic music to St. Louis

Board of Directors:
Deberah Haferkamp, President
Hollis McCormick, Vice President
Nina Schatzkamer Miller, Development & Outreach
Dennis Hourcade, Marketing & Communication
Cathleen Woelbling Paul, Treasurer
Susan Allen Warren, Secretary
Ivy Allen, Past President
Raymond Taylor, Past President
Paul Higdon, Past President
David Gill
Blake Hernton
Twinda Murry
Steve Wamsley

How does a poem sound when it’s painted with live music? Celebrate National Poetry Month with an unforgettable afternoon...
04/16/2026

How does a poem sound when it’s painted with live music? Celebrate National Poetry Month with an unforgettable afternoon where words take flight.
Join us on April 18 at the Schlafly Library for a unique journey guided by English scholar Dr. Anita Hagerman. Experience the evocative words of Shakespeare, E.E. Cummings, and St. Louis’s own Sara Teasdale, paired perfectly with live chamber music. Discover how language and melody shape meaning together in this warm, community-driven event.
Free admission. No tickets required. Come celebrate the musical life of poetry with us! 📅 April 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM 📍 Schlafly Library Detailsvisit: GatewayFestivalOrchestra.org

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a joyful hour where language and music meet. English scholar and musician Dr. Anita...
04/04/2026

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a joyful hour where language and music meet. English scholar and musician Dr. Anita Hagerman leads an intimate journey through lyrical scenes of love, loss, and discovery while a chamber ensemble of strings and woodwinds paints each poem in vivid sound. Whether you’re a longtime St. Louis neighbor, a lover of verse, a fan of live chamber music, or bringing curious kids for a first taste of concert magic, this welcoming, family-friendly event invites everyone to listen, feel, and share. Bring friends, family, and your love of stories and song — leave with a favored couplet tucked into your heart like a tune.

Part 7 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at...
03/24/2026

Part 7 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at the University City Library. Hosted by the wonderful Kathy Lawton Brown of 107.3 - Radio Arts Foundation this seventh segment features the string quartet and woodwind quintet performing Good Morning to All/Happy Birthday to You by Mildred Jane Hill and Patty Smith Hill, with Carl Hoff and Twinda Murry on violin, Debbie Haferkamp on viola, Gary Lee on cello, Maggie McCallie on flute, Cathy Woelbling Paul on oboe, Kelly Austermann on clarinet, John Thomas on horn, and Daniel Shavers on bassoon. 🎶
https://youtu.be/mdl6cBclP6A

Part 6 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at...
03/23/2026

Part 6 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at the University City Library. Hosted by the wonderful Kathy Lawton Brown of Classic 107.3 - Radio Arts Foundation this sixth segment features the woodwind quintet performing Zirkustango by Helga Warner-Buhlmann, with Maggie McCallie on flute, Cathy Woelbling Paul on oboe, Kelly Austermann on clarinet, John Thomas on horn, and Daniel Shavers on bassoon. 🎶
https://youtu.be/DZJ876YyxJo

Part 5 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at...
03/22/2026

Part 5 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at the University City Library. Hosted by the wonderful Kathy Lawton Brown of Classic 107.3 - Radio Arts Foundation , this fifth segment features the woodwind quintet performing Haitian Folk Tale by Lina Mathon-Blanchet, with Maggie McCallie on flute, Cathy Woelbling Paul on oboe, Kelly Austermann on clarinet, John Thomas on horn, and Daniel Shavers on bassoon. 🎶
https://youtu.be/vCxKOIk_Iho

Part 4 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at...
03/21/2026

Part 4 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at the University City Library. Hosted by the wonderful Kathy Lawton Brown of Classic 107.3 - Radio Arts Foundation , this fourth segment features the woodwind quintet performing Avec Plaisir by Helga Warner-Buhlmann, with Maggie McCallie on flute, Cathy Woelbling Paul on oboe, Kelly Austermann on clarinet, John Thomas on horn, and Daniel Shavers on bassoon. 🎶
https://youtu.be/EF6ODIUOuno

Part 3 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at...
03/20/2026

Part 3 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at the University City Library. Hosted by the wonderful Kathy Lawton Brown of Classic 107.3 - Radio Arts Foundation , this third segment features the woodwind quintet performing the Quintette en ut by Claude Arrieu, with Maggie McCallie on flute, Cathy Woelbling Paul on oboe, Kelly Austermann on clarinet, John Thomas on horn, and Daniel Shavers on bassoon. 🎶
https://youtu.be/bFwhWqylbvM

Part 2 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at...
03/19/2026

Part 2 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at the University City Library. Hosted by the wonderful Kathy Lawton Brown of Classic 107.3 - Radio Arts Foundation , this second segment features the string quartet performing Adoration for Strings by Florence Price, with Carl Hoff and Twinda Murry on violin, Deborah Haferkamp on viola, and Gary Lee on cello. 🎶
https://youtu.be/dZWoVrcl42E

Part 1 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at...
03/18/2026

Part 1 from the Gateway Festival Orchestra Chamber Music Concert "Women Who Change the Tune," recorded March 16, 2026 at the University City Library. Hosted by the wonderful Kathy Lawton Brown of Classic 107.3 - Radio Arts Foundation , this first segment features the string quartet performing the Quartet in E-flat major by F***y Mendelssohn Hensel, with Carl Hoff and Twinda Murry on violin, Deborah Haferkamp on viola, and Gary Lee on cello. 🎶
https://youtu.be/dZWoVrcl42E

Women Who Changed the Tune: The Trailblazing ComposersJoin us for a captivating evening of music celebrating Women’s His...
03/13/2026

Women Who Changed the Tune: The Trailblazing Composers
Join us for a captivating evening of music celebrating Women’s History Month! Experience the incredible works of women composers, including the brilliant Amy Beach and ground-breaking Florence Price. This powerful performance by talented string and woodwind ensembles will take place on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 7-8 PM.
Under the insightful leadership of St. Louis' own Kathy Lawton Brown, a beloved announcer from 107.3 FM The Voice for Arts in St. Louis, this free event promises to inspire and engage audiences of all ages. Bring your family and friends - everyone is welcome!
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the contributions of women in music while enjoying a delightful evening in your community!

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P. O Box 50211
St. Louis, MO
63105

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