The Amana Heritage Society will host a concert by The Davenport Zither Ensemble of the German American Heritage Center at the Homestead Church Museum, 4210 V Street, on Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 PM.
The Davenport Zither Ensemble has been playing together for thirteen years. Beginning with four zither players, under the able guidance and direction of Donald Ockelmann, the ensemble has had a simple mission statement: "To encourage and grow new zither players." They have continued this mission with their zither-to-loan program and currently have ten zither players, making them the largest community zither group in the United States.
The ensemble practices every Saturday at the German American Heritage Center in Davenport, Iowa, where they also perform several concerts a year. They enjoy coming to the Amana Colonies to share some German favorites as well as some American standards.
The concert is free and open to the public. Free will donations will be accepted. For further information contact the Amana Heritage Society at 319-622-3567or amanaheritag
