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This submission from Valerie DePriest came to late for the newsletter. A heartfelt thanks to retiring president, Ben Eisenstein, and vice-president, Mark Dawson for their 5 years of service to our chapter.  During their time as officers they have organized … Continue reading →

This spring concert will be a little different. We will miss some regulars due to other commitments, illness, and a medieval music festival in Michigan the same weekend that will draw away some of our members. What does that mean? … Continue reading →

The Chicago Chapter had a very successful workshop led by Anne Timberlake. Anne worked with the chapter on articulation principles, then had the participants apply what they learned to music written by a rogues’ gallery of composers!

Our next meeting will be March 19th and led by our own Dennis Sherman. Be sure to join us. Since it is March and it is play the recorder month, lets celibate by bringing a friend! Our current newsletter can … Continue reading →

The Chicago Chapter performed and hosted a jam session at the University of Chicago’s 57th Folk Festival. It was directed by Lisette Kielson. It was very successful and many of the audience members brought recorders to the Jam Session!

Join us on Januray 15, 2017 for the next meeting of the Chicago Chapter of the ARS. Lisette Kielson will be directing. Music to be played include Festival Music for Recorders by Peter Seibert, Kemp’s Jig (from “Four Fantasias on … Continue reading →

Mark your calendar now! The Chicago Chapter American Recorder Society 2017 Spring Workshop: Bad Boys Presented by Anne Timberlake Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 9 AM TO 4:30 PM Covenant Presbyterian Church, fellowship hall, 2012 West Dickens, Chicago, Illinois Flyer … Continue reading →