Friends of Music at Coe (FOMAC) is an organization formed in 1992 by friends and alumni of Coe who have joined in pursuit of three primary goals:

• To establish closer ties between the Coe Music Department, alumni, and friends in the Cedar Rapids community and beyond.
• To build audiences for Coe Music Department performances and presentations.
• To enhance educational opportunities for Coe students and the community by bringing guest artists on campus to perform with ensembles and to present master classes, lectures, and recitals.

Friends of Music at Coe is committed to improving the communication between the College and the Cedar Rapids community. The Music Department organizes a recital/concert series with over 40 events each year, most of which are free. These include faculty recitals, student ensembles, and many guest artists in classical music and jazz. Our goal is to ensure that Coe’s recital/concert series receives the community support it deserves.

FOMAC support has enabled us to bring world-class soloists, ensembles, conductors, clinicians, and master teachers to the Coe College campus.

2007-2008 Season

• Wolfgang Dávid, violin; David Gompper, piano
  September 15, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
  Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium
• New Prairie 2, flute and harp duo
  September 24, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
  Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium
• Timofeyev Ensemble with guest Adrianne Greenbaum, klezmer flute
  October 1, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
  Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium
• Homecoming Alumni Recital: Cynthia Egger-Farris, guitar & Erica Hendrix, flute
  October 7, 2007, 2:00 p.m.
  Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium
• John Elmsly, composition workshop
  October 17, 2007, 5:00 p.m.
  Marquis Hall 201
• Nancy Grunewald, mezzo-soprano
  October 21, 2007, 4:00 p.m.
  Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium
• Stacey Barelos, piano
  October 23, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
  Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium
• Men’s Honor Choir and Coe College Choral Ensembles
  November 5, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
  Sinclair Auditorium
• Ed East, Latin percussionist, vocalist - jazz clinics
  November 26, 2007, TBD
• Coe College Jazz Band guest appearance with Ed East, Latin percussionist, vocalist
  November 27, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
  Washington High School
• Coe College Jazz Summit Grand Finale Concert with Quartet of Happiness, a theatrical jazz experience
  February 23, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
  Sinclair Auditorium
• Columbus Dance Theatre, contemporary ballet
  March 2, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
  Sinclair Auditorium
• Duo Contour, trumpet and percussion masterclass
  March 19, 2008, 5:00 p.m.
  Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium
• Duo Contour Concert
  March 20, 2008, 2:30 p.m.
  Daehler-Kitchin Auditorium
• Festival of Bands Grand Finale Concert with Robert W. Smith, composer/conductor
  April 12, 2008, 8:00 p.m.
  Sinclair Auditorium

Your Contribution

Friends of Music at Coe welcomes contributions of all kinds, whether monetary of the giving of time and talents. Financial donations are encouraged at the following levels:

We welcome alternative contributions in terms of services and assistance with Music Department performances, receptions, mailings, and other volunteer activities.

Click here to enroll online as a Friend of Music at Coe.