Random Ringers

             December Programming

Carlyn Lloyd & Jon Warfel

Holiday Harmonies

Carlyn Lloyd & Jon Warfel Monday, Dec. 12 at 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, and performed in Julius Baker's master classes); 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. Jon Warfel maintains an active performing schedule as both a piano soloist and an accompanist. He received a Master of Music degree in piano performance from Northern Illinois University where his teacher was Donald Walker and continued his studies at Northwestern University participating in Master classes at the Ravinia Music Festival. He is currently Director of Choral Activities and Instructor of Piano at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois. Mr. Warfel has appeared as guest soloist with the Fox Valley Symphony, Illinois Chamber Symphony, Orchestra of Illinois and the Grant Park Orchestra of Chicago. As a member of the Buffalo Shufflers, a "roaring 20's" show band, he has toured throughout the United States and has been featured on Symphonic Pops programs with several orchestras including the Nashville Symphony, Colorado Orchestra, Wichita Symphony and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. This performance will mark their 19th 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) 941-9418. Her website is http://www.tri-l-comusic.com/

Midwest Ballroom with John Russell Ghrist 90.9fm WDCB Public Radio  WDCB is a non-commercial, public radio station broadcasting continuously to northeastern Illinois. The station is known for its diverse music programming: lots of jazz, folk, reggae, world, classical and my favorite, "Midwest Ballroom," hosted by John Russell Ghrist, which is in its fifth year. It is heard Saturdays at 5 p.m. over 90.9fm WDCB in digital HD and features Chicago area big bands and musicians. The station is owned by the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL and can be heard throughout Chicago and the suburbs, as well as on the Internet by going to www.WDCB.org.  Listeners may contact John Russell Ghrist at P.O. Box 1073 Dundee, IL 60118, ore via e-mail at midwestballroom@yahoo.com.   The show recently observed its 5th anniversary. Additional information on upcoming music events and dances can be found at www.yorkvillebigband.com.  In addition to "Midwest Ballroom," be sure to tune into "Swing Shift" at 11 a.m. with Bruce Oscar and "Those Were the Days," the station's old time radio show with Chuck Schaden from 1 - 5 p.m.   Midwest Ballroom Programs for December December 3 -  New Music Scene-Songs and interviews with the area's newest performers including, the Patriots, Jazzmin which includes Bob Villwock on piano, Ron Koules on saxophone and Sam DiCesare on vibraphone, Seymour's Big Band, Ron Mills, Ron Mills Orchestra with singer Kate Rafferty and Schaumburg High School Band Director Greg Tipps and the Johnnie Kaye Orchestra. December 10 -  Chuck Sengstock and the old Chicago dance bands. Chuck talks about the early music scene around Chicago and his new book "That Toddlin' Town." Vintage dance band recordings will be featured on the show.  December 17 -  Glenn Miller Time- Vocalist Julia Rich and bass player Anthony Casceres discuss the recent Miller concert in Aurora, IL. The show will feature selections by the new Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Larry O'Brien plus other area dance bands. Miller disappeared during World War II on December 15, 1944. The show will also include an inteview with Marvin Negley, president of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society in Clarinda, Iowa. This organization hosts a yearly festival in June.  December 24 -  Midwest Ballroom Show Christmas with pianist Dean Malsack,  Steve Cooper Orchestra and the Yorkville American Legion Big Band. There will also be holiday music by vocalist Luci D'Mari and other local bands and singers. December 31 -  New Year's Eve with the Jay Mau Orchestra. The Jay Mau Orchestra with singers Del Bergeson and Luci D'Mari perform popular dance tunes from the band's latest album. Other area orchestras are also featured on the show. January 7 -  New Year, New Songs - The latest releases by area dance bands and performers.  Musically Yours, Barbara R. Marik

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