Chicago ARS

Chicago ARS The Chicago Chapter of the American Recorder Society

Sunday, June 21, 3pm: CRS concert at the Bessie Coleman Public LibraryGood news! The Chicago Recorder Society presents t...
06/09/2026

Sunday, June 21, 3pm: CRS concert at the Bessie Coleman Public Library
Good news! The Chicago Recorder Society presents three performance and participatory workshops this summer. We will perform a short set of classic and popular works, then invite the audience to learn and play with us.
Join us, and bring your recorder (we’ll have extras, if you don’t have one).

Sunday, June 21, 3pm
Bessie Coleman Public Library
731 East 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60637

free admission
Stay tuned for further concerts on July 19 and August 16.
https://chicagorecorders.org/2026/06/02/summer-concerts-2026/

In the series of pieces performed during our May 17 Spring Concert, here is another duet.James Watts and Seven Dinda per...
06/04/2026

In the series of pieces performed during our May 17 Spring Concert, here is another duet.
James Watts and Seven Dinda perform the Allegro movement from Jean Baptiste Loeillet de Gant's (1688-1720) Sonata no. 2.

James Watts (left) and Seven Dinda perform the Allegro movement fro...

There are even more videos of groups performing during our May 17 Sping Concert. Here is a group of members who show us ...
06/02/2026

There are even more videos of groups performing during our May 17 Sping Concert.
Here is a group of members who show us what they played at St. John's Episcopal Church, the week after Easter:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter hymn for recorders
Arthur Sullivan's (1842-1900) "Alleluia! Alleluia!" arranged and mutated for recorders by Peter Beck.

Arthur Sullivan's (1842-1900) "Alleluia! Alleluia!" arranged and mutated for recorders by Peter Beck. Performed by Jenifer Buckley, Irene Claude, Mark Dawson...

Another video of our May 17 Spring Concert: The Baron's Noyse recorder ensemble performed "Dont vientzela (D’ou vient ce...
05/30/2026

Another video of our May 17 Spring Concert:
The Baron's Noyse recorder ensemble performed "Dont vientzela (D’ou vient cela)" by French composer Claudin de Sermisy (1490-1562).

The Baron's Noyse recorder ensemble performs "Dont vientzela (D’ou vient cela)" by French composer Claudin de Sermisy (1490-1562). From the Spring Concert of...

During our May 17 Concert, several groups presented music they enjoy. Recorders Reordered performed "Miserere me, Domine...
05/29/2026

During our May 17 Concert, several groups presented music they enjoy.
Recorders Reordered performed "Miserere me, Domine," a motet by Flemish composer Orlando Lassus (1523-1594).

Recorders Reordered performs "Miserere me, Domine," a motet by Flem...

Sunday, May 17, we had our Spring Concert. Many groups participated - large and small. Here are Nancy and Larry playing ...
05/28/2026

Sunday, May 17, we had our Spring Concert.

Many groups participated - large and small.

Here are Nancy and Larry playing Bicinium: “O com ‘e gran martire” by Cornelis Verdonck

Nancy Chabala and Larry Johnson, recorders.Flemish composer Cornel...

Don’t miss it!Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 PM3857 N Kostner Avenue, Chicago Concert by recorder players from several groups, ...
05/14/2026

Don’t miss it!
Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 PM
3857 N Kostner Avenue, Chicago
Concert by recorder players from several groups, organized by the Chicago Recorder Society.
Discover what recorders can sound like!
Everyone is welcome

Join us on May 17th for our Spring Concert to celebrate the close of our 2025-2026 recorder season!Spring Concert on May...
05/13/2026

Join us on May 17th for our Spring Concert to celebrate the close of our 2025-2026 recorder season!

Spring Concert on May 17 at 2 PM.

All are invited to perform, or just listen and enjoy, and all types of music are welcome.
After the concert, stay for refreshments, followed by group playing.
Whether performing or not, all are welcome!

Meeting location: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3857 N Kostner Ave, Chicago.

If you would like to play in the program, please contact us ASAP.

05/11/2026

The May issue of Recorder Reporter is out.
Full with news of recent meetings of the Chicago Chapter, West Suburban Early Music Society and the Recorder Orchestra of the Midwest. Don’t miss it.

Are there any animal loving recorder players who would be interested in this? It's not often that recorder players are i...
02/26/2026

Are there any animal loving recorder players who would be interested in this? It's not often that recorder players are included when people are looking for musicians.
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🎶 CACC Sound Sessions - Now Scheduling More Musicians 🎶

After several pilot sessions, the feedback around CACC Sound Sessions has been absolutely incredible. We’ve heard from musicians, families, and community members across the city, and we’re excited to continue growing this program.

We’re also grateful to share that the The Rosenthal Family Foundation, one of our partners, will be helping coordinate performers for upcoming sessions. Their support is helping ensure this initiative continues in a thoughtful, organized way that benefits both the animals at Chicago Animal Care and Control and the musicians who participate. 💙

This program is open to musicians of all ages, with a priority on youth and student performers when possible. Participants provide acoustic, gentle, quiet music in our pavilions and designated areas to help create a calm, low-stress environment for our animals.

🎻 Appropriate instruments include:
Violin, viola, cello, acoustic guitar, soft piano, recorder, and light vocals.

🚫 Please note: No brass instruments, percussion, amplified music, or high-volume playing.

Whether you’re a student looking for a place to practice, or an adult musician looking to share your talents in a meaningful way, this program creates space where:

• Animals receive soothing enrichment
• Musicians can play with purpose
• Our community comes together

📍 2741 S Western Ave
📩 To participate, please email: [email protected]

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Chicago, IL

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