The World Concertina Congress celebrates the rich heritage of the Chemnitzer concertina and honors all who have devoted their time and talents to creating, preserving, and sharing its unique music.
Founded in 1975 by a small group of passionate Chemnitzer players, the Congress has grown into a vibrant, worldwide community of musicians and enthusiasts who continue to keep the concertina’s joyful spirit alive.
WORLD CONCERTINA CONGRESS – PURPOSE
The purpose of the WCC is to honor the living and to commemorate the deceased who in time have labored and contributed unselfishly toward the production, preservation and promotion of the Chemnitzer Concertina and its diverse cultural music across the globe.
WORLD CONCERTINA CONGRESS – GOAL
The Goal of the WCC is to recognize, preserve, educate and provide live musical performance(s):
- To preserve and promote the diverse cultural music of those playing the Chemnitzer Concertina
- To elevate the image of the Chemnitzer Concertina as a musical instrument
- To provide students and the public with educational opportunities
- To promote the Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- To recognize individuals / organizations for promoting the concertina with a Certificate of Appreciation
- To collaborate and partner with other Chemnitzer Concertina organizations and clubs
- To solicit donations, grants, and philanthropic awards to assure the perpetuation of the organization’s funds
- To research, document and disseminate information on the musical heritage of the Chemnitzer Concertina
Your generous free-will donation helps the World Concertina Congress continue its mission to celebrate, preserve, and share the joy of concertina music. We invite you to support our efforts—use our convenient online option to make your donation today and be part of keeping this wonderful tradition alive!
The World Concertina Congress is a non-profit organization of Chemnitzer concertina enthusiasts originally established in 1975. The organization was formally organized and began operating under the authority of the State of Michigan Department of Commerce on May 17, 1984, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1982 (Lansing, Michigan). On June 30, 2014, the World Concertina Congress was incorporated as a 501(c)(4) charitable, non-profit organization under the State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, pursuant to the 1997 Wisconsin Act 79.