Wartburg College singers and chamber orchestra to perform in Huntley
The Castle Singers and Kammerstreicher chamber orchestra, composed of students from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, will provide an engaging collaborative concert at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main Street, Huntley, on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 7:00pm.
Sponsored by the SOTP Artist Series, the public is invited to attend this free performance. No tickets are required, and freewill donations are gratefully accepted.
The Castle Singers have been hailed as a model of musicianship since their inception in 1950. Comprised of advanced vocalists who are dedicated to exploring challenging choral literature, the Castle Singers enjoy performing both on and off campus throughout the academic year. Under the direction of Dr. Nicki Bakko Toliver, this chamber ensemble continues to prepare a wide variety of repertoire from Byrd to The Beatles and beyond.
Kammerstreicher – which means “chamber strings” – is a nod to Wartburg’s rich German heritage. It stems from a desire of the group to reshape expectations for what a chamber orchestra can be and do. The ensemble is comprised of Wartburg’s top string students, including members of the newly formed St. George String Quartet. Formed in 2014 by Dr. Daniel Kaplunas, Kammerstreicher is now led by Dr. Rebecca Nederhiser, who also conducts the Wartburg Community Symphony Orchestra. Repertoire includes music from the Baroque to modern day
Wartburg College is a selective liberal arts college of the Lutheran church (ELCA) and internationally recognized for community engagement. It is dedicated to challenging and nurturing students for lives of leadership and service as a spirited expression of their faith and learning.