December 2015 - Downers Grove Music Club

DGMC Newsletter
A WEST SUBURBAN NETWORK FOR MUSICIANS AND FRIENDS
Vol. 24 No. 3
A Downers Grove Music Club Publication
December 2015
‘A Notable Celebration of the Arts’ scores another success
It ‘s mission accomplished for this year’s
Notable Celebration of the Arts benefit
concert, which raised $4,400 to once
again fully fund the DGMC Student Music
Awards. The awards are bestowed on local high school students in the spring.
The November 14 event featured musical
performances by Renée-Paule Gauthier,
Chris Garofalo, Angela Presutti-Korbitz,
Ron Korbitz and Amelia Smerz. A dessert
reception catered by J. Fleming’s Absolutely Delicious and a silent auction featuring more than 60 packages ranging from
artwork and tickets to dining and overnight
stays completed the magical evening.
Many thanks to all our planners and volunteers, as well as those who attended the
event, bid on auction items and donated to
the DGMC.
Performers at the “Notable Celebration of the Arts” included (left to
right) Chris Garofalo, piano; Elissa Metropoulos, host; Ron Korbitz,
guitar; Angela Presutti-Korbitz, soprano; and Amelia Smerz, cello.
See Page 4 for the list of businesses and individuals who generously donated goods and services to
make the silent auction a huge success. Please
consider supporting them when you do your holiday shopping.
December concert to feature works by Brahms, Craton
The next concert of the Downers Grove Music Club-Downers Grove Public Library Music Series will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday,
December 1 at the First United Methodist
Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove.
The program will feature performances on organ,
piano and flute by Michael Surratt, Susan Lee,
Emily Fallert and Barbara Dickerman. Don Newsom, piano, will offer members another chance to
hear John Craton’s “Southern Indiana Sketches.”
The suite was commissioned for the centenary of
his father Robert H. Newsom and had its world
premier as part of the DGMC’s December 2014
program.
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December 2015
House concert tickets available
A limited number of tickets are still available
for a private concert at 7:30 p.m., February 26
at the Westmont home of Chris Garofalo.
The event will feature Chris Garofalo, piano;
Jennifer Leckie, violin, and Sarah Younker,
French horn, performing the Brahms Horn Trio
and other selections.
The private home concert was offered as a silent auction item for “A Notable Celebration of
the Arts.” A donation of $35 is requested, with
all proceeds benefitting the DGMC. For tickets,
please contact Charlotte Ewing at 630-9858472.
Downers Grove Music Club-Downers
Grove Public Library Music Series
7 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1
First United Methodist Church
1032 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
J.S. Bach
Sleepers, Wake, a Voice is Calling, BWV 645
Michael Surratt, organ
River Flowing in You
Yirama
True Light of D.N. Angel
Byakuya
Susan Lee, piano
Romance in F minor, Opus 11
Antonin Dvořák
Emily Fallert, flute
Barbara Dickerman, piano
Southern Indiana Sketches
John Craton
Sunrise Over Muscatatuck
The Persimmon Festival at Mitchell
The Blue Lady of Story Inn
Barn Dance (& Awkward Romance)
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Commissioned for the centenary of Robert H. Newsom
(December 8, 1914 — October 25, 1978)
Donald E. Newsom, piano
Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen
Johannes Brahms
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, Op. 122, No. 8
March on a Theme of Handel
Alexandre Guilmant
Michael Surratt, organ
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Please email Michael Surratt at msurratt@sbcglocal.net if you are interested in playing for one of the programs.
Performers are needed for upcoming DGMC
programs on February 2, March 1 and May 3.
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December 2015
Organizations and Events
Acappellago: Dennis Smith, director. Visit www.Acappellago.org or phone (708) 484-3797 ext 2. Tickets are $17 for
adults and $15 for students and seniors.
A New Beginning: The annual Christmas concert featuring the premiere of two pieces written especially for
Acappellago by Matthew Orlovich and Dale Trumbore, plus the Chicago premiere of “A Nyew Werk” by Irish composer
Sean Doherty. Performances are 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 5 at the Event Hall at Mayslake Peabody Estate,
1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook, and 4 p.m., Sunday, December 6 at the Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia
Ave., Batavia (across from the library).
Cantores Community Choir: This non-audition group is open to anyone high school age and older who enjoys singing,
wants to learn more about music and wants to perform a wide range of musical styles and genres. Under the direction of
Belford Hernandez, this choir performs a wide variety of four-part musical literature and styles. Cantores Community Choir
is a member of DGMC. For more information, call (630)-999-1190 or visit www.cantorescc.org .
Downers Grove Choral Society: Visit www.dgcs.org . Advance tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $5 for
students and $2 more if purchased at the door.
The Messiah: The Downers Grove Choral Society’s 55th Anniversary performance will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, December 7 at the First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., DG. Featured performers are Carmina
Burana and Kantorei: The Singing Boys of Rockford.
The West Towns Chorus: Chartered in 1948, the group is one of the premier men’s a cappella choruses in the Chicago area, with a repertoire that includes barbershop, jazz, pop, show tunes and a wide selection of holiday favorites. For more information, please visit www.westtowns.org.
The Heart of Christmas: The 25th Anniversary Christmas show featuring the Downers Grove North High
School Chamber Singers and Benet High School Madrigals and will be held at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday,
December 12 and 2 p.m., Sunday, December 13 at the Tivoli Theater, 5021 Highland Ave., DG. Premium
seats: $27 and $25. Family Friendly Seats: $23, $15 for students with ID and $11.50 for children 12 and under.
Grant Street String Quartet: This quartet was formed in 2010 by four professional musicians in the western suburbs of Chicago. It is based in Downers Grove and is a member of DGMC. For more information, please visit:
www.grantstreetstringquartet.weebly.com .
Pianoforte Foundation: Thomas Zoells, executive director, and owner of the PianoForte Chicago piano store. Visit
www.pianofortefoundation.org for information on upcoming piano concerts. At noon on the first Friday of every month, listen to the Pianoforte Salon Series Live on WFMT 98.7 FM or enjoy the live performance at the new home of PianoForte
Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago.
Sinfonietta Bel Canto: Dan Pasquale D’Andrea, director. Concerts held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 5211 Carpenter St., DG. Individual tickets are available at the door. Single tickets are $20 adults, $17 seniors and $7 students
under 21, children six and under free ($2 discount for advanced purchases). For more details, visit
www.SinfoniettaBelCanto.org or call (630)384-5007.
Village Voices: This group was founded in 2006 by Director Marilyn Wilgocki. It includes 32 singers. Their music
includes spirituals, gospel tunes, jazz, Broadway show songs, folk music and other light-hearted choral music. Sarah
Flanagan is their accompanist. For further information, visit www.villagevoicesdg.org or contact Marilyn at 630971-1594.
Renew your DGMC dues by Dec. 31
Membership for the current program year must be renewed no later than December 31 by completing the
club’s Dues/Donor/Sponsorship form and paying dues.
You can bring the form, along with a check made payable
to the Downers Grove Music Club, to the December 1
program or mail it to DGMC, P.O. Box 551, Downers
Grove, IL 60515.
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December 2015
‘A Notable Celebration of the Arts’ 2015
Chris Garofalo, piano, and Renee-Paule Gauthier, violin
Angela Presutti-Korbitz, soprano, and Ron Korbitz,
guitar
Host Elissa Metropoulos
Amelia Smerz, cello
Dessert reception by J. Fleming’s Absolutely
Fabulous
Photos by Tom Ewing
Silent auction items