History

Since the founding of the Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society by Greg Kostraba and Konstantin Jakimow in 1997, the Society has presented six concerts each season, mostly in historic Duncan Hall in downtown Lafayette. The Society also plays an active role in bringing chamber music to the residents of Westminster Village. It has commissioned new works from local composers and collaborates with other Indiana arts organizations.

The Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and a member of the Tippecanoe Arts Federation. TCMS has become a vital presence in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area and continues to seek ways to enrich the lives of our patrons through the performance of chamber music.

Contributions to the TCMS are tax deductible. Although the TCMS pays its artistic director and musicians a modest stipend, it operates on a strictly volunteer basis. Ticket prices for concerts have been kept low and the Society depends on the generosity of its supporters. In addition to corporate sponsorships and private donations, the TCMS gratefully acknowledges grants in past years from the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, the Indiana Arts Commmission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Meet the Staff

Doug Gutridge President email Doug Gutridge is the Vice President of Human Resources for Kirby Risk Corporation. Originally from Ohio, Doug has lived in the Greater Lafayette area since 1980. He has been very active in community leadership having served on 9 not-for-profit Boards of Directors, of which he held the position of president for 6, including the United Way and the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra. Doug is married to Carol, a registered nurse, and they have three adult children and two grandchildren. For enjoyment, Doug regularly takes Philosophy classes at Purdue University, fly fishes and, when possible, sails on Lake Michigan.

Margot Marlatt Artistic Director email Margot Marlatt was hired as Artistic Director for the Chamber Music Society in July of 2005. She earned her High School diploma from the Interlochen Arts Academy, then went on to receive both a Bachelor and a Master of Music in Cello Performance.  In addition to her duties as Artistic Director, Margot works as a freelance cellist in the Indianapolis Symphony, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Northwest Indiana Symphony and is the owner of Classical Music Agency. Margot moved to Lafayette with her husband from New York City in 1992.

Meet the Board

Randy Bailey

Jeff Boswell

Amy Brandfonbrener, Player Representative

Dan Frank

Doug Gutridge, President

Cara Hines-Pham

Bill Hinze

Sophie Jakovljevic, Vice President

Jyoti Mathur

Lillian Price, Secretary

Sally Ross

Chuck Wolpert, Treasurer