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Random
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Monday, Dec.
6 7 p. m. Audiovisual
Department
The
Random Ringers are a community handbell choir from Palatine,
Illinois. Formed in 1990, the Random Ringers ring five octaves of
Schulmerich Bells and 3 octaves of Mallmark Handchimes. Their director, Beth
McFarland, has been involved with handbells for 20 years. She
currently teaches piano and is the director of Joy Bells, a member
of the Heritage Bells of UMC of Libertyville, and resides in
Mundelein with her husband and daughter.
The
Random Ringers are a 12-member ensemble committed
to the art of handbell ringing. Performing both secular and
religious music, the ringers strive for technical accuracy and
good musicality along with sharing their love of handbells with the
community. They performed in numerous places in the Northern
Illinois area. Those include: Schaumburg Township District Library;
Northern Illinois Springs Rings and the International Handbell
Festival in Edmonton, Canada and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This
performance will mark their sixth consecutive year at the
Schaumburg Township District Library. Seating is
limited and will be available on a first-come,
first-seated basis.
The Random Ringers
accept inquiries by calling Margot Cusimano at (847)
281-6292.
Free
Concert
BARBARA
SORENSEN
Christmas Concert
Dec.
3 7:30 p.m.
Spring Valley Nature
Center
Performer Barbara
Sorensen, who appeared at the library in September, 2002, will
present a free concert at the Spring Valley Nature Center on Friday,
Dec. 3 at 7:30p.m.
Acoustic guitar music will fill the air as traditional
German, English and Norwegian Christmas songs are sung in their
native language. A few of her original Christmas songs will be
included. Come to the cozy log cabin at the Spring
Valley Nature Center in Schaumburg, IL, complete with fire place,
hot cider and cookies, for an enchanted evening. http://www.springvalleync.org/
Please
Note: There are still some seats left for the concert,
but they are going fast. If you'd like to
attend, RSVP Barb at barb@emeraldcitymusic.com so she can add
your name to the RSVP list. There is limited seating (per fire
department rules), so only those who RSVP can
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December Programming
 
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As
the holiday season approaches, we are often reminded of
how precious our STDL friends are to us. The
library's mission is guided by a set of values that shape these
fine programs for our deserving public. Illinois has a wealth of
touring artists so we can choose to be very selective. Since
the creation of our musical programs, we have tried to
diversify our Performing Arts Series through quality arts
presentations and related activities.
On Dec. 6, the Audiovisual Department will present the Random
Ringers. Past performances only involved the Schulmerich
Bells, however this performance also will include the Mallmark
Handchimes. Schulmerich handbells are part of the long tradition of
genuine English handbells and are rung by more choirs, churches,
schools and institutions than any other. They are made of genuine
bell bronze, never of anything less. In addition to the
handbells, you may be interested in the development of the
handchime. Malmark proceeded with researching the sound quality of
tubes of various metals and alloys and found that stainless steel
produced the richest and strongest musical tones. Because it
is difficult and costly to fabricate, they chose the
next best and settled for aluminum with its rich, mellow
tones.
On
Dec. 13, Carlyn Lloyd and Jon Warfel will present
Holiday Harmonies. Carlyn will play the flute and Jon
will accompany her on piano. The program will feature light classics
and popular selections. Their traditional concert program
emphasizes American composers and their music. The flute's earliest
probable history dates back to approximately 900 B.C. Today, the
flute is an intregal part of almost every type of music from
classical to contemporary.
During
the early 1800's, a talented goldsmith named Theobald Boehm,
skilled at mechanical arts and an avid flute player, had
a home-based workshop where he designed and built flutes.
Boehm's discoveries were truly revolutionary and his flute is
the accepted standard today. His key system was adapted to all other
woodwind instruments as well.
The first piano in
America was made by John Brent of Philadelphia in 1774. There have
been many piano companies in our country through the years.The piano
is an instrument found in all parts of the world. Its large
range, which practically encompasses that of a symphony orchestra,
make it one of the most beloved, useful and popular of
instruments.
Changes Taking Place in
AV
The Audiovisual
Department has received new CD and DVD shelving. In order to
accommodate this shelving, we need to reconfigure many of the
shelving units. This is a big project and may take up to
two months. We began Nov. 9. Temporarily, we have put some shelves
in the front of the department along with some tables to
hold items during the move. Materials will be out of order for
awhile and we apologize for any inconvenience you experience
when searching for materials. If you have questions,
please ask the AV Information staff for
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Carlyn
Lloyd & Jon Warfel
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Holiday Harmonies |
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Carlyn Lloyd & Jon Warfel Monday, Dec.
13 7
p.m.
Audiovisual Department
Since 1985, the
flute/piano duo of Carlyn Lloyd and Jon Warfel has performed more
than 750 concerts and educational programs in
U.S. concert halls, libraries, park districts, colleges and
elementary schools. This includes recitals as part of the Dame Myra
Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago and at the Judson Manor
Ballroom in Cleveland. The duo also has been heard on radio stations
WFMT and WNIB.
Carlyn Lloyd, a
flutist, obtained her degree in flute performance from Western
Illinois University as a student of Gerald Carey. She has had
additional study with: Donald Peck (Chicago Symphony); Julius
Baker (formerly of the New York Philharmonic); Mary Stolper
Grant Park Symphony); Carol Wincenc (Julliard School of
Music); Geoffrey Gilbert (formerly of the London
Philharmonic); and Jeanne Baxtresser (New York
Philharmonic). She has served on the faculties of the American
Conservatory of Music in Chicago and at Waubonsee Community College
in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Carlyn maintains a private teaching
studio in the Western Chicago suburbs and owns Tri-L-Co Music,
a company which engages classical and chamber music ensembles.
Carlyn is a
member of the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi, the National Flute
Association, and is listed in the International Who's Who in
Music, the Who's Who in Entertainment and the Who's
Who in American Music.
Pianist Jon
Warfel attended Northern Illinois University where he obtained his
B.M. and M. M. in piano performance as a student of Donald Walker.
He is currently Director of Choral Activities and Instructor of
Piano at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois. He
has toured the United States as a piano soloist and has performed
piano concertos with several Illinois orchestras. Jon performs
regularly with several groups including the "Buffalo Shuffler, a
Roaring Twenties Show Band," which has been featured on symphonic
pops concerts throughout the country.
This performance will mark their 18th consecutive year at the
Schaumburg Township District Library. Carlyn Lloyd
accepts inquiries by e-mail at Lloyd@Tri-L-CoMusic.com or by calling
Carlyn Lloyd at (630)
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