2013 – 14 season. Save the dates!

We’ve got some exciting programs lined up for our new season and while we’ll keep the programs under wraps until we announce them, as usual, at our 2012-13 season finale, we thought you might like to put the concert dates in your diary. Symphony Center, Chicago: Sept. 18, Jan. 15, Mar. 19, June 11 Music [...]

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Video – How to make a baroque trumpet!

Baroque Band will be rolling out the trumpets and drums for a loud and rollicking end to our 2012-13 season. In preparation, we thought you might like to see this amusing video from British baroque trumpeter David Staff on how to make a baroque trumpet. A warning: Do not attempt at home! And a FREE [...]

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Virtuosity, showmanship shine in period-instrument concert

Chicago Tribune concert review: January 16, Symphony Center, Chicago. By Alan G. Artner, Special to the TribuneJanuary 18, 2013 The last 20 years brought a startling level of virtuosity to period-instrument performance, and Wednesday night’s concert in the Grainger Ballroom of Orchestra Hall served as a vivid illustration. British recorder player Piers Adams joined Garry [...]

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What you told us in Baroque Band’s April 2012 survey

In April this year, we sent a survey titled “Tell us what you want!” to Baroque Band’s audience, supporters, participants, volunteers, and others. We want to share results and tell you how Garry and others are following up on some of your suggestions. We were really encouraged to learn how enthusiastic and dedicated our loyal [...]

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Hats Galore at the Mad Hatter’s Musical Tea Party – take a look at our photo gallery!

Things went a little mad for the conclusion of the Band’s 5th season when audience and musicians alike all done their finest ‘Ascot’ hats. Check out the gallery below for a sample of the madness and then check out our reviewers thoughts…  

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