T. T. Nelson Quartet
Monday, May 9 at 7 p.m.
Audiovisual Department

The T. T. Nelson Quartet has been performing all styles of music in front of Chicago area audiences for the past two years. The quartet consists of a pianist, trumpet player, drummer and saxophonist.

T. T. Nelson is a proficient trumpet player known for his incredible approach to musical entertainment. He has experience in pit band entertainment at the Joliet Rialto Theatre. The T. T. Nelson Quartet has also appeared at the Chicago's Glendora House and Willowbrook Ballroom.

Don Martin is the saxophonist and studied music at Northern Illinois University. He is a Marine reservist and has performed with the Johnnie Kaye and Gene Victer Orchestras in St. Louis, Indiana Roof Ballroom and the Hub Ballroom in Edelstein, IL north of Peoria.

Art Vandermar is the quartet's "Prince of Pulse" and has drummed with the Ted Weems Band and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He has performed with Anita Bryant and Jim Nabors.

Marty Sirvatka is the fabulous pianist with experience in the Freddy Mills Band  and various smaller groups. Marty recently performed at the library when Bob Duda presented his program "A Tribute to Frank Sinatra"  on March 28.  

The T. T. Nelson Quartet 
will highlight different dance rhythms to satisfy your musical pleasure. 

Seating is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-seated basis.  T. T. Nelson accepts inquiries by calling (815) 475-5999.

Audiovisual's Big Band Concerts

The Schaumburg Township District Library's Audiovisual Department will soon present a baker's dozen of free outdoor concerts this summer on Monday nights during June, July and August. The events will be held across the street from the library in Town Square Park beginning at 7 p.m.  Some of Chicagoland's best suburban bands and singers will perform during the evening events.

The creation of these events started approximately two years ago when John Russell Ghrist (see article below) met with the library to discuss and create a line-up of well-known big bands in the Chicagoland area. We decided to make it one of the largest big band concerts in the history of the Schaumburg Township District Library. Because of patron suggestions and love for this style of music, the bands were called, interviews with bandleaders were conducted, contracts were drawn up and advertising was prepared. With the cooperation of the Village of Schaumburg Prairie Center and nine co-sponsors, the library was able to schedule a summer filled with quality big band music. We are honored and excited to present the following roster of events.

This listing includes rain dates. In case of bad weather, the first concerts consisting of smaller groups will be moved indoors to the library's Audiovisual Department. Large orchestra concerts will be rescheduled for Thursday of the same week.  John Russell Ghrist has graciously agreed to emcee the events and feature music by the bands each week on his Midwest Ballroom radio show. Please remember, all concerts begin at 7 p.m.

June 6     West End Jazz Band vocalist Leah LaBrea.
In case of inclement weather, performance will move to the Audiovisual Department.
June 13    Bob Duda's Swingin' Brass
Rain date: Thursday, June 16 in Town Square
June 20    Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band vocalist Ann Stewart.  In case of inclement weather, performance will move to the Audiovisual Department.
June 27    Kings of Dixieland
Rain date: Thursday, June 30 in Town Square
July 4       Library will be closed
July 11     Steve Cooper Orchestra with vocalist Mary Kalfas.  Rain Date: Thursday, July 14 in Town Square
July 18     Ron Smolen Orchestra with vocalist Marvina Bowker.  Rain Date: Thursday, July 21 in Town Square
July 20     Spring Valley Concert Band
July  25    Yorkville American Legion Big Band 
with vocalists Dean Potter & Leslie Beukelman.
Rain date: Thurday July 28 in Town Square
Aug. 1      Dick Gulbrandsen Big Band with vocalist Julie Creighton.  Rain date: Thursday, August 4 in Town Square
Aug. 8      Larry Bemben Jazz Ensemble
Rain date: Thursday, August 11 in Town Square
Aug. 15    Jay Mau Orchestra with vocalist Luci D'Mari.
Rain date: Thursday, August 18 in Town Square
Aug. 22    Seymour's Big Band with vocalist Patsy Ihrke.
Rain date: Thursday, August 25 in Town Square
Aug. 29     Vito Buffalo Orchestra with vocalist Lee Stevens. Rain date: Thursday, September 1 in Town Square

Town Square Programs (Summer 2005) are posted on the following STDL webpage: www.stdl.org/programs.asp
Or visit the Schaumburg Park District Summer Brochure at:
http://www.parkfun.com/dir/publications/progcat/2005SummerBrochure.pdf
Turn to page 43 for a complete listing of free activities in Town Square.

The library extends its thanks once more  to its co-sponsors in the Summer Concert Series for their involvement and support:

Applebee's (847) 352-4706
Bonefish Grill (847) 534-0679
El Meson Mexican Cuisine (847) 882-1716
Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store (847) 534-0544
Schaumburg Academy of Music (847) 534-6633
Sterling Promotions Plus (847) 895-6414
Washington Mutual (847) 891-6102
Wayne Giesel, CLU/Farmers Insurance (847) 884-8400
90.9fm WDCB Public Radio from College of DuPage 

Concert cups will be available to our concert attendees. One side of these 22 oz. cups will feature the 13 events by performance date. The other side will include businesses that have agreed to co-sponsor our events.  This is a very exciting time for the library because we have never featured so many great big bands in one season. We are grateful to these businesses and encourage all of you to patronize them. 

Schaumburg Academy
of Music
Monday, May 16 at 7 p.m.
Audiovisual Department

On May l6, several instructors from the Schaumburg Academy of Music will present a one-hour performance using various instruments from a customized curriculum offered at the Academy. Under the direction of Marianne Zeh, academy director, the faculty will demonstrate solo as well as ensemble skills. All are dedicated professionals committed to transforming instrumentalists into performing musicians. This program is designed for parents and/or their children interested in fulfilling a musical dream. It will also give parents and guardians an opportunity to inquire about the school's scholarship program.

The Schaumburg Academy of Music has established the Artistry in Music Scholarship Foundation to ensure that children in need will not be denied the opportunity to study music, and those with exceptional talent will be given every opportunity to continue their studies. The Foundation's purpose is to raise tuition funds for elementary and high school students whose financial resources are limited.  The academy is an organization with degreed teachers who are experienced in preparing students up to the college level. Applications are available from the Foundation. Clients served by their program are elementary and high school students in the northwest suburbs of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Elgin, Elk Grove, Hanover Park and Streamwood.

Artistry in Music Scholarships are awarded for weekly 1/2-hour lessons for a period of 6 months. Lessons are available on the following subjects: piano; oboe; percussion; trumpet; trombone; saxophone; clarinet and music theory. For additional information about the school, please call Marianne Zeh at (847) 534-6633. The academy is located at 1140 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg.