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Some photos from our last meeting taken by Peter Beck.

Join us on October 20th, when Gail Gillespie brings a program of music by the “Lost Generation” of early Renaissance composers, between Josquin and the era of Lassus and Palestrina. Gail will lead us in exploring pieces by Gombert, Clemens, … Continue reading →

For our 61st season, 2019-2020, Lisette Kielson returns for her sixth year as our music director. She plans to devote her five chapter meetings to the comprehensive theme “Molto Espressivo!” What makes for a musical performance? For expressive playing? Is … Continue reading →

Greetings from the ARS President and Board! Welcome to the Chicago chapter’s 2019-2020 season! After the deadly summer heat this year, I’m sure we’re all looking forward to some really ‘cool’ playing sessions. Lisette Kielson will again be our director … Continue reading →

Half way thru summer, are you looking for some recorder related activities? Here are two.   The Pippins, a madrigal group, plans to offer a free porch concert in the Lincoln Square neighborhood in Chicago on Sunday August 25 at … Continue reading →

Our spring concert will be on May 19, 2019. Details in the newsletter: May 2019

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For our March 17 meeting, Andrew Schultze leads us for “Felix Austria!” Inspired by his four-concert fall tour of Austria with the ensemble Affetti Musicali, the session will present a survey of Hapsburg Empire music for recorders from the Renaissance … Continue reading →

Mark your calendar and register now for the Spring workshop with Clea Galhano. Join us as we learn to put more life in our music, using gesture, articulation and phrasing to interpret Spanish rhythms and playful Irish dances. We will … Continue reading →