Experience Disney’s groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation, Fantasia. Beloved repertoire from the original 1940 version and Fantasia 2000, including The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, and The Nutcracker Suite, will be performed live while Disney’s stunning footage is shown on the big screen. Enjoy iconic moments and childhood favorites like never before! Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. ®All rights reserved.
Roll over Beethoven, I gotta hear it again today — and you will, but you won’t be singing the blues. The wcfsymphony will thrill you with not one but two of Beethoven’s best known works — his storm charged Piano Concerto #3 featuring the artistry of Sean Botkin, and his high energy, rhythmic masterpiece, Symphony […]
Return to the nostalgic days of the British countryside to experience two of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ most iconic pieces – his joyous and untethered Lark Ascending, featuring Nash Ryder’s lyrical performance of this beloved work, and Vaughan Williams’ quintessentially English orchestral suite The Wasps. English composer and suffragette Ethel Smythe’s Serenade in D Major will […]
The wcfsymphony’s favorite holiday tradition returns! Celebrate the season with a festive concert featuring the Jesse Cosby Collective Choir and Metropolitan Chorale. From cherished carols to holiday favorites, every note sparkles with the spirit of the season and a touch of holiday magic. It’s the merriest event in town—perfect for the whole family!
Your wcfsymphony will devour the music of two Prokofievs, Sergei and his grandson Gabriel, in this blend of classical precision and modern innovation. The evening opens with Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical tale for all ages, Peter and the Wolf, followed by Gabriel Prokofiev’s innovative Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra, featuring a guest DJ. The concert […]
Start the season with a brilliant blend of European romantic tradition and American inspiration featuring guest cellist Jamie Clark. Our 2026-2027 season opener combines the lyrical nostalgia of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, From the New World with his emotional Cello Concerto in b minor. We are thrilled to welcome you back for a night of […]
Celebrate the close of summer with the wcfymphony’s annual Free Labor Day Weekend Concerts, a perfect family-friendly tradition in Cedar Falls and Waverly. Gather your family, pack a picnic, and bring your lawn chairs for a relaxing evening of live music under the open sky at River Place Plaza and Kohlmann Park. This year’s program features the […]
Celebrate the close of summer with the wcfymphony’s annual Free Labor Day Weekend Concerts, a perfect family-friendly tradition in Cedar Falls and Waverly. Gather your family, pack a picnic, and bring your lawn chairs for a relaxing evening of live music under the open sky at River Place Plaza and Kohlmann Park. This year’s program features the […]
Celebrate 150 years of the University of Northern Iowa with an evening that honors the power of partnership, artistry, and education. The wcfsymphony starts with a bold new Concerto for Jazz Trombone by UNI faculty member and composer Mike Conrad, featuring UNI professor and wcfsymphony principal trombonist Anthony Williams. Then, wcfsymphony shares the stage with the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra for a side-by-side performance […]
Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score. Relive every magical moment as the music brings life to a story that has enchanted the world.
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Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in
Close the season with a concert full of wit, charm, and symphonic surprises! We open with The Young Lutheran’s Guide to the Orchestra, a hilarious and heartfelt introduction to the instruments and personalities of the ensemble. Then, comedy takes center stage with P.D.Q. Bach’s outrageous twist on the first movement of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony. Finally, wcfsymphony brings it all home […]
Jazz meets the concert hall in this genre-blending evening of bold musical expression. Saxophonist Simon Harding and the Iowa Bop Collective—an ensemble of top jazz artists rooted in the Cedar Valley—take the spotlight in Charlie Parker with Strings, a heartfelt tribute to the legendary bebop innovator. Their Iowa-grown take on this iconic work bridges traditions with style and […]
Ring in the New Year with the vibrant rhythms of Orquesta Alto Maíz, affectionately known as "The Salsa Band" of Iowa. Formed in 1984 at the University of Northern Iowa, this ensemble has been igniting dance floors across the Midwest for over three decades with their electrifying blend of Latin jazz and salsa. Join wcfsymphony for […]
Opera’s most powerful moments come alive as wcfsymphony partners with the Met Chorale, directed by Ryan Occeña, and Bel Canto Cedar Valley, directed by Alice Reid Pruisner, to bring the genre’s greatest choruses to the concert stage. From Verdi’s La Traviata to Mozart’s Magic Flute and beyond, this unforgettable evening of opera’s greatest hits will fill the hall with energy, emotion, and the strength of […]
Start the season on a high note with a concert featuring distinguished guest violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti that’s equal parts sweeping drama and lyrical beauty. Our 2025–26 season opener pairs the rich, romantic warmth of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 with the soaring melodies of Barber’s beloved Violin Concerto. From stirring symphonic peaks to heart-stopping solo moments, this program sets the […]
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at our FREE Summer Concert Series - Saturday, August 30th at 7:30pm at River Place Plaza in Cedar Falls & Sunday, August 31st at 7:30pm at Kohlmann Park in Waverly! This outdoor concert will feature the music of legendary Oscar & Grammy-winning composer John Williams, including Star Wars, Raiders of the […]
Celebrate Labor Day weekend at our FREE Summer Concert Series - Saturday, August 30th at 7:30pm at River Place Plaza in Cedar Falls & Sunday, August 31st at 7:30pm at Kohlmann Park in Waverly! This outdoor concert will feature the music of legendary Oscar & Grammy-winning composer John Williams, including Star Wars, Raiders of the […]
We've added a second performance of our presentation of the UNI School of Music String Faculty in collaboration with Cedar Valley Chamber Music! If you can't make it to the performance at the Brown Derby Ballroom on January 16 (or loved it so much you want to see it again!), join us at 10am at […]
Join us at Brown Derby Ballroom (618 Sycamore Street, Waterloo) for an intimate, candlelit performance that highlights the reflective works of Mozart and Haydn, performed by UNI string faculty members Erik Rohde, Jamie Clark, Tyler Hendrickson, and Nash Ryder. This show is presented in partnership with Gallagher Bluedorn, wcfsymphony and Cedar Valley Chamber Music.
