Narloch Piano Studio

VexFest
2016-06-21 12:00 - 20:30 UTC | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
In celebration of Make Music Chicago and Summer Solstice, we present VEXFEST.
This is a marathon interactive performance and reading of music / writing by composers Erik Satie, John Cage, and Morton Feldman. In addition to our musicians who will be coming in and out of the space to perform works by these composers–often simultaneously–, passersby will be encouraged to join in, either by playing with the musicians or reading from a variety of texts aloud in the space. Performances throughout the entire event will be organized by chance-determined time slots. The event will also feature a continuous performance of Erik Satie’s Vexations.
Led by:
Andrew Tham
Andy Costello
Christopher Narloch
Performers include:
Valdone Arffa
Stephen Boi
Jason Chen
Sean Connors
Andy Costello
Jonathan Hannau
Eric Hollander
Jeffrey Levin
Christopher Narloch
William Smith
Isaac Stevenson
Susan Tang
Andrew Tham
Ryan Zerna
Works that will be performed but are not limited to:
Erik Satie’s Vexations, Gymnopedies, Gnossiennes
John Cage’s One, One5, Five, ASLSP
Morton Feldman’s For Bunita Marcus, Two Pianos, Vertical Thoughts I for two pianos, Four Hands, Intermission 6, Piano Piece 1952
Books that will be read:
Erik Satie: Cahiers d’un mammifère
John Cage: Silence
Morton Feldman: Give my regards to Eighth Street
So join us at anytime you’re available from noon to sunset on summer solstice to play music and listen to music!
This event is FREE and open to the public.

Benefit Concert
2016-06-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Presenting pianists Alyssa Conde and Esther Nyberg in an evening of classical piano music
7:30 Concert
8:30 Reception
Suggested Donation $15 at the door.
All proceeds will be contributed toward Alyssa Conde and Esther Nyberg’s trip to the InterHarmony International Music Festival.
Program:
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Italian Concerto, BWV 971, mvt. 1
Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Sonata in A minor, D. 784
I. Allegro Giusto
II. Andante
III. Allegro Vivace
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
Sonata in B minor, Op. 58
III. Largo
IV. Presto, ma non tanto
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:37
I. Allegro con brio
II. Largo e sostenuto
III. Finale. Presto, ma non troppo
Bios:
Alyssa Conde holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Piano Performance from Florida Atlantic University where she studied with Dr. Irena Kofman. She recently completed her Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts where she studied under Dr Ludmila Lazar. She has performed within the United States as well as Europe. Some festivals she as taken part in include, The University of Florida’s Summer Academy, Brevard Music Festival where she worked privately with concert pianist Sandra Shen, The Chamber Music Institute in Lincoln Nebraska and the International Academy of Music in Cremona, Italy. In 2012 she was selected to perform at the Palm Beach International Piano Festival representing the USA. As a vocal collaborative artist she attended the 2014 University of Miami’s Frost School of Music Summer Program in Salzburg, Austria where she and duo partner Kacey Kurpinsky received honorable mention in the Schloss Mirabell competition. Ms. Conde has performed in Master Classes by Nelson Delle – Vigne Fabbri, James Giles, Enrico Elisi, Mutsumi Moteki, Francois Germain, the Escher String Quartet, and more. Currently a sought after collaborative pianist, and in pursuit of furthering her performing career, she also teaches privately and strives to develop genuine love for music in the younger generation. With a full commitment to music, other activities also hold great importance. She is currently training for her first half marathon, as a healthy lifestyle is priority, she also loves to travel and explore different cultures, cross off her long bucket list, and devote all she can to those she surrounds. Ms. Conde currently resides in Chicago, Illinois.
Esther Nyberg was born in Chicago, IL to a musical family and began playing the piano at the age of four. Winner of national and international competitions and recipient of numerous scholarship awards, Esther has performed in the United States and Europe, including Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Chicago Symphony Center, and Salzburg’s Wiener Saal. She participated in music programs such as the Cremona International Music Academy (Italy), Young Piano Soloists (Portugal), Green Lake Chamber Music Festival, International Music Academy Orpheus (Austria), Washington International Piano Festival, and the Mozarteum International Summer Academy.
Recent awards include top prizes in the Cremona International Piano Competition, the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra’ s Young Artist Competition, the Musicians Club of Women (Farwell Award), and the American Opera Society of Chicago (Collins Award). She was also selected as a winner in the 2015 Chicago College of Performing Arts Solo Competition and appeared as concerto soloist with the CCPA Symphony Orchestra at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.
Inspired by her teachers and mentors to serve the community, Esther continues to perform at several Chicago area assisted living centers and thoroughly enjoys teaching. She is also very interested in literature, the visual arts, film, dance, philosophy, and theology.
Esther earned her Bachelor of Music degree summa cum laude from The Catholic University of America and recently completed her Master of Music degree at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, where she studied with Ludmila Lazar. Her past principal teachers have included Ivo Kaltchev, Whe Do Kim, and Denis Moffat.
InterHarmony International Music Festival provides a chance to study with internationally renowned faculty of soloists and chamber musicians for two weeks of string, piano, woodwind, brass, percussion, or vocal instruction in Arcidosso, Italy. IIMF’s piano and string professors bring together decades of pedagogical and performance experience, offering an international outlook with an edge honed in the famous Russian school. All students will enjoy a life-changing opportunity to develop their musical abilities, grow artistically, network with fellow musicians and perform in concert. Through our Outstanding Guest Artist Series, participants will be brought together with some of classical music’s brightest lights. Students will receive four one-hour private lessons, ample practice facilities, performance opportunities in master classes, solo and chamber concerts, as well as the chance to perform
at the InterHarmony Concert Series at Weill Recital Hall (Carnegie Hall) in New York City, either solo or with the experience to play alongside faculty in serious chamber pieces.

New Music Study Group: Jesse Langen
2016-06-08 20:30 - 22:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Jesse Langen’s Description:
I’ve been teaching aspects of new music for ten years. Students from the program are at (or graduated from) Oberlin, New England Conservatory, CalArts, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Boston Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, Eastman, and USC, in each case with substantial scholarships. My students have written eight operas in the time I’ve been doing this, and won a number of commissions and awards. My youth new music ensemble recently collaborated with Eighth Blackbird at the Museum of Contemporary Art, and is near the end of a yearlong collaboration with Studio Musikfabrik, which will conclude with concerts at Darmstadt and Cologne later this summer.
I believe a significant part of my success has nothing to do with my skills as a performer, composer (I am not at all a composer, for example!) or teacher; rather that I’ve come to understand a handful of things about the environments of new music and of education, and found ways to capitalize on overlaps. I believe that my way of generating and catalyzing these programs is available to anyone in new music who also teaches, and I would very much like to see others create programs like mine.
Wednesday night I’ll describe the history of my work, go into a bit of detail on my curriculum, talk about how my work fits into the national and international picture of new music education (to the extent that I can), and describe strategies for creating youth new music programs.

Ursa Ensemble
2016-05-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Suggested Donation: $10
Program:
Quartet for the End of Time ~ Olivier Messiaen
I. Liturgie de cristal
II. Vocalise, pour l’Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps
III. Abîme des oiseaux
IV. Intermède
V. Louange à l’Éternité de Jésus
VI. Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes
VII. Fouillis d’arcs-en-ciel, pour l’Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps
VIII. Louange à l’Immortalité de Jésus
Quintet in A minor for Piano and String Quartet, Op. 84 ~ Edward Elgar
I. Moderato-Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Andante-Allegro
Joseph Sanchez, Clarinet; Jonathan Hannau, Piano; Rachel Brown, Violin; Nicholas Jefferey, Viola; Veronica Nettles, Cello
Biography:
The Ursa Ensemble is a Chicago based Chamber group that seeks to present uncommon music to our audiences in unique ways, in unconventional places, and with individual interpretations. The Ursa ensemble is currently in its second official season, and has performed at a variety of locations across the Midwest, including Constellation Chicago, Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, DePaul University School of Music, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, the DANK Haus, Tavern of Fine Arts, The Musical Offering, and the Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church.
The Ursa Ensemble consists of some of the best young musicians in the Chicago area, all of whom are dedicated performers and artist-teachers. Clarinetist Joe Sanchez just accepted a position as Alternate Bass Clarinet with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Pianist Jonathan Hannau is also an accomplished composer, who recently won DePaul University’s distinguished Kleinman Award in Composition. Violinist Rachel Brown is the Associate Principal Second Violin of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, and teaches violin lessons and chamber music at the Chicago Academy for the Arts. Violist Nicholas Jeffery holds the Principal Violist position with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra, and maintains a private studio in addition to teaching at the Chicago Academy for the Arts. Cellist Veronica Nettles focuses on performance in classical chamber music and world music collaborations as well as maintaining a private studio at DePaul University Community Music Division.

Goldfeather
2016-05-07 20:00 - 21:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
GOLDFEATHER is a Brooklyn-based folk music band-meets contemporary classical ensemble, with a dash of cabaret for flavor. Led by native Minnesotan singer and violinist Sarah Goldfeather, Goldfeather‘s music explores unusual melodies garnished with three-part harmonies against a lush indie-folk-pop backdrop. Sarah and her fearless conservatory-trained five-piece band – Dylan McKinstry (mandolin/voice), Katie Martucci (guitar/voice), Nathan Koci (accordion/banjo/voice) and Pat Swoboda (double bass) – have collective musical backgrounds in almost every genre imaginable, including classical, contemporary classical, folk, bluegrass, avante-garde jazz, rock, musical theater, electronic music, and more, all of which factor into Goldfeather‘s unique sound. Sarah herself, in her concurrent life as a contemporary music violinist, was recently featured at TEDxMET at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and spent the fall touring with Courtney Love. The band, which was recently featured at the Ecstatic Music Festival in New York City and the Times Two Series in Boston, has a 2014 EP called Goldfeather (released under their previous moniker, Sarah Goldfeather) and will release their first full-length album, Patchwork Quilt, in 2016. Goldfeather is licensed by Finegold Music.

Crook & Folly
2016-04-28 20:30 - 22:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Crook & Folly, DePaul University’s art and literature magazine, is hosting an Open Mic, featuring readings from their staff and a special sneak preview of the 36th edition. Come join fellow writers and artists and celebrate the annual publication. Music, refreshments, and snacks will be served.
Get your free ticket here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crook-folly-open-mic-sneak-preview-tickets-24661701814

Eric Hollander and Jason Chen
2016-04-02 20:30 - 21:30 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Suggested Donation: $10
Eric Hollander, viola, and Jason Chen, accordion, perform as a duo
ERIC HOLLANDER is a multidisciplinary artist in search of mind-opening concepts and better methods for the globalization of original ideas. With extensive exposure in classical viola repertoire (especially focused on 20th and 21st century performance practice), traditional Irish and Celtic music, big band jazz, ska, funk, and free improvisation, Eric has found his way into a wide variety of ensemble, composer-collaborative, and creatively driven experiences. Most notably, he has participated in the Midwest Fleadh Chiol (1st place), the Massachusetts 2014 ASTA competition (2nd place), The Bowdoin International Music Festival, Gamper New Music Festival, and The Lucerne Festival Academy. Besides his musical adventures, Eric is deeply involved in poetry writing and works as the editor-in-chief of Crook & Folly literary magazine. Eric received his BM in viola performance from the Boston Conservatory in 2014 and an MA in writing and publishing from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois in 2015. Recently, Eric has been working extensively with keyboard artist, Jason Chen – whose positive collaboration, enthusiasm, and psychological tolerance he considers to be absolutely unparalleled.
Since his move to Chicago in summer 2015, JASON CHEN has been present primarily as a recent graduate in piano performance from a neighboring university and a freelance accompanist to the performance circle – despite his occasional reluctance. A peculiar tendency to indulge in any activity that would potentially prevent him from practicing the piano has recently brought him to the unexplored territory of playing other types of keyboard instruments, specifically the accordion and melodica. Jason works extensively with Eric Hollander, whom he considers one of the most politically incorrect, lucid and sincere violists and chamber music partners he has known thus far.

Spring Recital
2016-03-27 13:30 - 16:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Students of Narloch Piano Studio perform solo piano pieces
Refreshment sign-up sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IgtdTPKeq_M8svSQ5nQsvsRHLGX2Jh7_F_oyq3oqGZk/edit?usp=sharing
Live stream:
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Earsight Duo
2016-03-26 20:30 - 21:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Suggested Donation: $10
Edo Frenkel – “how to draw the human figure” for piano and video
Earsight Duo is a creative duo that pairs Ferry’s daring percussion with Xuan’s virtuosic video art. Together, they create programs that unite music and visuals with extraordinary skill, humor, and sophistication.
EarsightDuo.com

Patterns in a Chromatic Field
2016-03-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Alexander Ellsworth and Christopher Narloch perform Morton Feldman’s rarely performed 90-minute work written in 1981:
PATTERNS IN A CHROMATIC FIELD
Suggested Donation: $10
Alexander Ellsworth, cello
Christopher Narloch, piano

Second Species
2016-03-05 20:30 - 21:30 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Second Species 2016 Tour

New Music for the Flute and Bassoon

Hannah Hammel, flute

Ben Roidl-Ward, bassoon

$10 Suggested Donation

Program:

Seven Pieces (2015) Theo Chandler (b. 1992)

Enlaced (2016) Jesse Limbacher (b. 1991)

Mythical Maze (2015) Daria Tennikova-Satral (b. 1989)

carnal species (2015) Kurt Isaacson (b. 1986)

(PAUSE)

grandFather (2012-13) Chris Fischer-Lochhead (b. 1984)

Caccia (2016) Peter Kramer (b. 1989)

Sittin In A Tree (2016) Rob Hutchinson (b. 1970)

Second Species is an ensemble committed to exploring the sonic and expressive capabilities of the flute and bassoon duo by working closely with living composers in the development of new works and sharing this music with a broad range of audiences across the country. As students at the Oberlin Conservatory, Hannah Hammel and Ben Roidl-Ward founded Second Species in 2015, making their debut with the world premiere of Kurt Isaacson’s eerie carnal species. This season, the duo expands its repertoire with commissions from Theo Chandler, Rob Hutchinson, Peter Kramer, and Jesse Limbacher. Second Species will perform these new works in six cities on tour in spring of 2016 in addition to Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos’ mysterious and evocative Bachianas Brasilieras No. 6 ,Chris Fisher-Lochhead’s groundbreaking grandFather for solo bassoon, and Daria Tennikova-Satral’s Mysterious Maze​ for solo flute.

http://secondspecies.weebly.com/

Crippled Symmetry
2016-01-31 19:00 - 20:30 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Isaac Stevenson, Dalia Chin, and Christopher Narloch perform Morton Feldman’s rarely performed 90-minute work written in 1983:
CRIPPLED SYMMETRY
Suggested Donation: $10
Isaac Stevenson, percussion
Dalia Chin, flutes
Christopher Narloch, piano and celesta

Grant Wallace Band
2016-01-23 20:30 - 22:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Grant Wallace Band, Thomas Snydacker, and Ben Roidl-Ward perform at Narloch Piano Studio.
Suggested Donation: $10
Grant Wallace Band is a trio of composer-performers weaving a diaphanous sound from threads of new music, modern jazz, and old-time folk styles. Composing through a uniquely collaborative process, Ben Hjertmann (voice/mandolin), Chris Fisher-Lochhead (viola), and Luke Gullickson (piano/guitar) also draw inspiration from outsider artists including the band’s namesake. 2015 saw the release of the band’s debut album Axle of the World (with Rabbit) and the EP Four Songs, both on the Two Labyrinths label.
http://www.grantwallaceband.com/
Thomas Snydacker is a saxophonist and educator currently based in Chicago. He has appeared as an orchestral musician with ensembles including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, and the New World Symphony where he has worked under the direction of such luminaries as John Adams, Leonard Slatkin, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Marin Alsop. As a strong advocate for new music, he has a substantial list of premieres to his credit, including works by a pair of Rome Prize winners, Roger Boutry and John Anthony Lennon. Aside from his work with various orchestras; his saxophone quartet, the Estrella Consort; and as a soloist, Snydacker has performed with such notable new music ensembles as the Fulcrum Point New Music Ensemble, a.pe.ri.od.ic, and Mocrep. Snydacker is currently the instructor of saxophone at the Merit School of Music in Chicago. He has previously served on the faculty of Northwestern University as an instructor, teaching in the general music curriculum, coaching saxophone quartets, and directing the Northwestern University Saxophone Ensemble. He is currently in the final stages of a doctoral degree at Northwestern University. He also holds degrees from Arizona State University and the University of Minnesota, where he studied with Eugene Rousseau.
http://www.tsnydacker.com/
Ben Roidl-Ward is a bassoonist and improviser currently pursuing a Master’s degree at Rice University. A recent graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory, Ben has toured with Oberlin’s Orchestra and Contemporary Music Ensemble, and recently presented all-new works for string trio and winds on tour with the string trio Chartreuse. He has performed at the Kennedy Center and as the Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings’ Young Ensemble-in-Residence with his Reed Trio, Third Rail. As a soloist, Ben has been featured with the Seattle Symphony and the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble. Currently a student of Ben Kamins, he previously studied with Francine Peterson and George Sakakeeny.

Earsight Duo
2016-01-02 08:30 - 21:30 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Program:
Long Distance: Monroe, NC by Steven Snowden
Clapping Music Variations inspired by Steve Reich
Long Distance: Brooklyn, NY by Steven Snowden
…Ex Machina: Genghis? by Carlos Sanchez-Gutierrez arr. Earsight Duo
Long Distance: Atlanta, GA by Steven Snowden
Bio:
Earsight Duo is a creative duo that pairs Ferry’s daring percussion with Xuan’s virtuosic video art. Together, they create programs that unite music and visuals with extraordinary skill, humor, and sophistication. First prize winners of the 2015 SMIA Competition, their upcoming season includes a week-long residency at the University of South Carolina and a featured showcase at the Chamber Music America conference at (Le) Poisson Rouge.
EarsightDuo.com

InterSpheres Trio
2015-11-05 20:30 - 21:30 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Suggested Donation: $10
InterSpheres Trio performs works by Balázs Horváth, Asha Srinivasan, and Dan Tramte.
Program:
Balázs Horváth – Dualith
Asha Srinivasan – Utthista
Balázs Horváth – Racs (world premiere)
Dan Tramte – i/o
InterSpheres Trio is Dr. Lisa Bost-Sandberg, flute; Éva Polgár, piano; Jacob Harpster, percussion.

COMPOSER Bios
Balázs Horváth received several prizes at Hungarian and international composer competitions, his compositions are frequently performed in Hungary and abroad. Beside the structural collectedness his music is very colourful, sometimes rich in enterprising sound effects and often uses grotesque poetic and melodic ideas. Balázs Horváth regularly appears as conductor and performer of contemporary music. In 2009 he founded THReNSeMBle with six young musicians for performing contemporary music from Hungary and from abroad.
As an Indian-American composer, Asha Srinivasan draws from her Western musical training and her Indian heritage to create her compositional language. Her music has been presented at various national and international venues including SEAMUS, ICMC, June in Buffalo, SCI, and the National Flute Convention. She won the Ruam Samai award at the 2011 Thailand International Composition Festival for Dviraag (flute and cello) and she was selected for the 2012 Mizzou New Music Summer Festival, where Svara-lila (chamber orchestra) was premiered by Alarm Will Sound. She has also won national commissioning competitions, including the BMI Foundation’s Women’s Music Commission and the Flute/Cello Commissioning Circle. Other honors include: multiple ASCAPlus Awards, the Walsum prize for Kalpitha (string quartet), and the Prix d’Eté 2nd prize for Alone, Dancing (flute and electronics). Her works have been recorded on Ablaze Records, Beauport Classical, and Mark Records. Her studies include: D.M.A. in Composition at University of Maryland, College Park; M.Mus. in Computer Music Composition and Music Theory Pedagogy at the Peabody Conservatory, and B.A. at Goucher College. For more information, please visit www.twocomposers.org
Dan Tramte (b. 1985) is a composer, a teaching fellow at Harvard, a new media/music theorist, and the YouTube ‘Score Follower.’ Listeners have described his music in terms such as “noisy, intense” (Computer Music Journal 34-4), “youthful, energetic” (CMJ 35-3) “glitchy, fragmented, lots of silence” (ICMC 2011 review), “medium rare filet mignon” (Elainie Lillios), “I don’t feel safe in this room anymore” (Joseph Lyszczarz), and “This makes my face feel funny” (Monica Hershberger). In 2014/15 his works have been toured throughout USA and Europe by ensembles/soloists InterSpheres Trio, Patchwork, and Nico Couck. 2016 projects include Promenade Sauvage tour, and commissions from Keith Kirchoff, Weston Olencki, and Wild Rumpus.
PERFORMER Bios
(FLUTE)
Dr. Lisa Bost-Sandberg teaches composition at the University of Mary and performs as principal flute of the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra and flutist of the InterSpheres Trio. Active as a performer, composer, improviser, and educator, her guest appearances include universities, conferences, and festivals in the United States and Europe. She has recorded on the Albany, GIA, and North Texas Jazz labels. A dedicated advocate of the music of today, she has premiered numerous pieces and is currently serving as chair of the National Flute Association New Music Advisory Committee. Her compositions have been selected for performance at regional, national, and international events, including National Flute Association conventions and the World Saxophone Congress in Scotland. A Montana native, Bost-Sandberg lives in Grand Forks and is a graduate of the University of Iowa (Bachelor of Music), New York University (Master of Arts), and the University of North Texas (Doctor of Musical Arts). www.lisabost.com
(PIANIST)
Hungarian pianist Éva Polgár is a renowned performer of traditional and contemporary music. She has performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist in Hungary, Germany, Finland, France, the United Kingdom, Colombia, and the United States. Recent performances have included concerto appearances with conductors Tamás Vásáry at the Budapest Danube Palace and Horst Förster at the Leipzig Gewandhaus. A graduate of the Franz Liszt University in Budapest and the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Ms. Polgár has won top prizes in competitions including the International Liszt Competition in Los Angeles. She is a doctoral candidate at the University of North Texas where she holds a Teaching Fellowship position. Ms. Polgár was recognized with UNT’s Sherman/Barsanti Inspiration Award for her originality and dedication to her creative pursuits.
(PERCUSSIONIST)
Jacob Harpster is a percussionist currently based in Chicago. As a multifaceted soloist and chamber musician, Jacob has toured throughout the United States, Europe, South Korea and all 47 prefectures in Japan. An enthusiast of contemporary music, Harpster has commissioned and premiered many works throughout the U.S. and Europe. Harpster earned his BM in percussion performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music where he was awarded the prestigious Performer’s Certificate and while at IU was grand prize winner of the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition. He earned his MM in percussion performance with related field studies in contemporary performance from the University of North Texas. Residing in Chicago, Harpster performs with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and is a collaborating artist with Chicago-based contemporary music ensemble, Fonema Consort.

Fonema Consort: After Interventions at Constellation
2015-11-01 20:30 - 22:00 | Constellation, 3111 N Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
PROGRAM
Sivan Cohen-Elias – How Long is Now
Marisol Jimenez – Caro cibus
Chris Mercer – Octoid
Monte Weber – Mimesis
Katherine Young – Master of Disguises

NPS Halloween Recital
2015-10-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Amanda DeBoer & Christopher Narloch, Erica Dicker & Ryan Ingebritsen
2015-10-08 20:30 - 22:00 | Constellation, 3111 N Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
Amanda DeBoer and Christopher Narloch will give the world premiere of “Jumalattaret” by John Zorn.
Elementary Princess of Evil (Erica Dicker and Ryan Ingebritsen)
ROCK PAPER SCISSORS pre-release show
DETAILS
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Penderecki Sextet
2015-08-11 20:00 - 21:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Penderecki Sextet;
Tuesday, August 11, 8:00pm;
Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave.;
$10 Suggested Donation;
Mathew S. James, horn;
Zachary Good, clarinet;
Min Park, violin;
Helen Hess, viola;
Alexander Ellsworth, cello;
Christopher Narloch, piano;
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Ryan Packard and Quince
2015-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Ravenswood Manor Park, Chicago, IL, United States
Ryan Packard, percussion, opens for the contemporary vocal ensemble Quince as part of the Horner Park Advosory Council (HPAC) Summer Concert Series at Ravenswood Manor Park.
Ryan Packard bio:
Ryan Packard is a percussionist, improviser, and composer based in Chicago who avidly performs contemporary and experimental music. He studied percussion at Oberlin Conservatory of Music under Michael Rosen, completed his Masters of Music at McGill University under Aiyun Huang and Fabrice Marandola, and currently performs both independently and with Fonema Consort.

Quince bio:
With the precision and flexibility of modern chamber musicians, Quince Contemporary Vocal Ensemble specializes in experimental vocal repertoire that is changing the paradigm of contemporary music. Comprised of vocalists Elizabeth Pearse, Kayleigh Butcher, Amanda DeBoer Bartlett, and Carrie Henneman Shaw, Quince is dedicated to providing a wider exposure for the music of living composers.

NPS Summer Recital 2015
2015-06-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Ravenswood Manor Park, Chicago, IL, United States
Come and listen to students from Narloch Piano Studio perform in the third annual Horner Park Advisory Council NPS Summer Recital! Bring your own chair or blanket, or sprawl out on the grass. Enjoy refreshments at the studio afterwards.

Hasco Duo and Christopher Narloch
2015-05-20 20:00 - 21:30 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Amanda DeBoer Bartlett, voice;
Jesse Langen, guitar;
Christopher Narloch, piano

Fonema Consort with Christopher Narloch
2015-04-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Constellation, 3111 N Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
Frequency Series Presents Interventions
Fonema Consort with Christopher Narloch

Oliver Hickman composer concert
2015-04-23 20:00 - 21:00 | Sherwood Community Music School Recital Hall, 1312 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Mocrep performs music by Oliver Hickman. Nick Meryhew, trombone; Ashlyn Olson, violin; Ryan Zerna, flute; Christopher Narloch, piano

Pablo Moreno Masters Recital
2015-04-11 16:00 - 17:00 | DePaul University Chamber Hall
Vivaldi Oboe Concerto – Christopher Narloch, harpsichord; Poulenc Oboe Sonata – Christopher Narloch, piano – and other works by Mozart, M. Wright, and Piazzolla

Spring Recital
2015-03-29 13:00 - 17:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Student concert

RU SSDP Art Fundraiser
2015-03-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Students for Sensible Drug Policy at Roosevelt University is hosting a very special fundraiser to benefit Students for Sensible Drug Policy (ssdp.org) and our chapter.
We’ve reached out to our many talented friends and family members to gather some amazing artwork that will be up for grabs in our raffle!! We’ll be sharing some photos of the pieces donated for this event as the event nears, so be sure to check back to see what you could take home with you that evening.
Additionally, some talented musicians have agreed to perform this evening just for YOU!
*First on the lineup is the very talented Nick Zettell! Not only is he a great guitarist, he is an SSDP alum and newly appointed midwest regional president of the SSDP alumni association. Check out his tunes here:https://soundcloud.com/nicholas-zettell
*We’ll also have tunes by Owen Davis and Zachary Good from Chicago’s own Mocrep! They’ll be serving up some improvised goodies and then some! Check out some recent work from the ensemble here:https://vimeo.com/mocrep and check out Owen’s site here: www.owen-davis.com
Good art, good music, good snacks, and good people? You know you wanna!!
Suggested donation at the door plus raffle for the art!! Refreshments will be provided.

Hasco Duo and Mabel Kwan
2015-03-18 20:00 - 21:30 | Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Amanda DeBoer Bartlett, voice;
Jesse Langen, guitar;
Mabel Kwan, clavichord

Frequency Series presents Daniel Wyche and Mocrep
2015-03-08 20:30 - 22:30 | Constellation, 3111 N Western Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
Must be 18+

Program:
“Dieter Sanchez” (2012) for guitar, cello, and feedback system by Martin Schüttler;
“ephémère” (1977) for three percussionists and piano by Mathias Spahlinger;
“Gier” (2008) for oboe, piano, double bass, percussion, and electronics by Martin Schüttler;
“Hygiene” (2011) for ten performers and electronics by Jennifer Walshe;
A site-specific, improvisation-based piece for guitar, percussion, and electronics (world premiere) by Daniel Wyche and Ryan Packard

Holiday Recital
2014-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625, United States
