Con Brio ..."with spirit"
Those two short words describe the commitment and zeal of the music-loving citizens who founded the original Ames Concert Association in 1949. Subsequently, the organization was renamed Ames Town & Gown to convey the musical connection between the university and the larger community.
Six decades later, our enthusiasm for bringing great music and performers to central Iowa is as great as ever. Our audience comes to a concert with excited anticipation and is moved by the intimate and intricate “conversations” that take place among just a few instruments or voices. After hearing a great performance, sharing the profound experience with those around us, and later greeting the artists, we leave the hall enriched and energized to the core.
Experience it yourself - join us at Town & Gown!
Paula Forrest, Artistic Director.
2010 - 2011
Paula Forrest, Artistic Director
Peggy Earnshaw, President
Sandra McJimsey, Secretary
Tom Jackson, Treasurer
Kevin Amidon
Janet Alcorn
Dee Dreeszen
Madeleine Henry
Peg Johnson
Maggie LaWare
Selva R. Lehman
Anne Todey
Wendy Ware
Carol Weber
Faculty representative
Mahlon Darlington
Student representatives
Caleb B. Evers
Aaron Lott
Hien Nguyen
Programs
Karl Gwiasda
Stage Manager
Stephani Scherbart