About Fontana
Fontana seeks to enrich the human spirit by supporting the creation and performance of high-quality chamber music within the diverse communities we serve. We present traditional and modern music performed by small ensembles.
Presenting great musicians
Fontana’s programming features an extensive array of world-renowned performers – both established and emerging – and diverse programming ranging from classical to contemporary to jazz.
Delivered in traditional as well as alternative settings, Fontana presents a mainstage concert series from September through May, held primarily at the Dalton Center Recital Hall on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.
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Among its innovative and broad-based strategies designed to diversify audiences and increase accessibility are Fontana’s commitment to collaborations with other arts organizations and a ticket pricing structure that includes substantial discounts for students and young adults age 25 and under.
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Our Staff
- Bradley Wong, Director
bwong@fontanachamberarts.org - April Woodward-Slack, Administrative Assistant
awoodward-slack@fontanachamberarts.org - Dr. Tina Gorter, DMA, Production Assistant
tgorter@fontanachamberarts.org
Office Hours
Our office hours are generally Monday – Thursday: 9:30 AM – noon. It is best to call first to confirm.
Board of Directors
- Dr. Johnny Pherigo, Chair
- Connie Kamerling, Vice Chair
- Patty Smetana, Corresponding Secretary, Marketing Committee Chair
- Kim Melvin, Treasurer
- David Bernard
- Ryan A. Kasperski
- Andrew Koehler
- Michael Storms
- Dr. L. Marshall Washington, PhD
- Charles Wattles, Finance Committee Chair, Investment Committee Chair
Community Engagement Staff
- Bradley Wong, Executive and Artistic Director
- Dr. Tina Gorter, DMA, Collaborative Outreach Coordinator, Kalamazoo Chamber Music Workshop Director
- Cori Somers, BRAVO! Competition Coordinator
Fontana Chamber Arts is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization.