Caster Singer & Kammerstreicher String Chamber Orchestra – 3pm

Ensemble, Director/Assistant/Accompanist Biographies

Nestled in Waverly, Iowa Kammerstreicher is one of four nationally and internationally touring ensembles at Wartburg College. The name is a nod to Wartburg’s rich German heritage—Kammerstreicher means “chamber strings”—and also stems from a desire of the group to
reshape expectations for what a chamber orchestra can be and do.
The mission of Kammerstreicher is to provide meaningful aesthetic experiences for members and audiences alike. This includes performing a wide variety of repertoire and engaging the community
through educational clinics, performances, and outreach. Ensemble members serve as dynamic leaders within the college, often participating within the annual Meistersinger Honor String Festival and Meistersinger Chamber String Camp. Kammerstreicher performs yearly within the Christmas with Wartburg concert and gives concert tours annually, with international travel every three years.
Currently the ensemble is embarking on a 21-day tour throughout Europe, performing in Eisenach, Prague, Vienna, Ljubljana, Split, Dubrovnik and London. Performance highlights will include American works by Gershwin, Clarke, Still, Price, and Whitacre, with a world premiere commission entitled “Song Without Words” by Midwest composer Krista Vásquez-Connelly.

Dr. Rebecca Nederhiser, conductor

Rebecca Nederhiser is a passionate conductor, scholar, and oboist. In addition to Kammerstreicher, Nederhiser also leads the Wartburg Community Symphony and teaches music theory, oboe, and conducting at Wartburg College. As a conductor, Nederhiser creates community-engaging traditions through innovative concerts, grant writing, and multiple art mediums.

Dr. Gabriel Forero; guest soloist (viola)

Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Gabriel is an active solo, chamber, orchestral and Baroque performer. He has presented concerts and recitals in the United States, Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Spain. He actively performs with various orchestras and chamber ensembles mainly in the Nebraska and Iowa areas.