a decade of music, collaboration, and community
Quartet 515 was born in 2015 from a shared vision between Hanna Wolle and Joyce Payer, two longtime friends and musicians from Des Moines. After years participating in various ensembles in the city, they wanted to create something more intimate - a chamber ensemble that could bring both classical roots and contemporary creativity to the community.
From the very beginning, their goal was simple: play music that is fun, accessible, and modern, while still honoring the traditions of the string quartet.
Over the past 10 years, Quartet 515 has grown, evolved, and celebrated countless performances in weddings, events, and public concerts across Central Iowa. While musicians have come and gone, Hanna and Joyce’s vision has remained constant: to bring a modern perspective to the classical string quartet and make live chamber music a meaningful part of every event.
In 2025, we were thrilled to celebrate our 10-year anniversary with friends, colleagues, and supporters - a milestone that reminds us why we started this journey: for the love of music, collaboration, and community.
Quartet 515 continues to bring contemporary elegance and thoughtful curation to every performance, sharing the joy of live music with every audience we meet.
