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UPDATE: Due to unfortunate circumstances, the Chicago Chapter January meeting will be held online, on Zoom. Lisette will still lead us as we explore four new Baroque pieces, including a Largo & Gigue, an Allemand and Air by Loeillet and … Continue reading →

This year, we return to our in-person concert, while still following safety protocols (here). Using our new meeting format, there will be first-hour playing for those who arrive at 1 PM; music for this hour is now available on this … Continue reading →

Lisette returns to direct our November 21st meeting. In addition to revisiting Glen Shannon’s and Peter Seibert’s celebratory works (Friendship Canzona and Festival Music, respectively, both from September), we will play from Tomaso Albinoni’s beautiful Sonata á 5 and Lance … Continue reading →

On October 17th at 2 PM, Mirja Lorenz, member of the Chicago Recorder Trio and Black Tulip, will present three substantial Early Baroque pieces: Sonata 15 by Dario Castello, Bergamasca by Girolamo Frescobaldi, and (another) Bergamasca by Samuel Scheidt. Please … Continue reading →

We’ve all waited a whole year to meet and play together again, and we certainly plan to this season. Who would have guessed that we’d still be in recurring semi-pandemic mode over a year after we first heard the term … Continue reading →

Here are some available recorder activities for more summer fun! If you or a friend would like to learn how to play the recorder, you can sign up for free beginning recorder lessons here, on the ARS National website. Yes, … Continue reading →

The online Spring Concert on May 16th was a complete success, with several members performing. (See the music program here.) Afterwards there was an enjoyable group playing session with all members participating. “Though we have to say good-bye for the … Continue reading →

Please join us, and perform if you like, at our Spring Concert on May 16th. We have the opportunity to be creative for this virtual concert, perhaps playing a solo, perhaps playing a pre-recorded piece, or some other creative idea!There … Continue reading →

In part, continuing Patrick O’Malley’s focus last month on music for the musette, Lisette will lead our April Meeting in duos by Boismortier and Chèdeville, two French composers who also wrote for the instrument. To that, we add duets by … Continue reading →