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Dr. Phillip Serna's eNews, Fall-Winter 2007, Vol.2, No.1
Dr. Phillip W. Serna & ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Featured on BrightCecilia.com Showcase – On July, 2008, Dr. Phillip W. Serna & ‘Viols in Our Schools’ was featured on the BrightCecilia.com Showcase. The showcase highlighted Dr. Phillip W. Serna on bass viol & Jason Moy on harpsichord performing Johann Sebastian Bach’s Sonata No.3 for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord in G-Minor, BWV1029 from the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert, March 18, 2008, 8PM at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, IL. To hear the recording at the BrightCecilia.org Showcase, visit http://www.myspace.com/brightceciliamusic. For more information on Dr. Phillip W. Serna, please visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. For more information about Jason Moy, visit http://www.jjmoy.com/. For more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools’, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
Dr. Phillip W. Serna Featured on the Bowed Radio Podcast Episode 72 – On July 14, 2008, Dr. Phillip W. Serna was featured on the Bowed Radio Podcast episode 72. The podcast featured Rautavaara’s Angel of Dusk, Movement I from Phillip Serna’s 2002 recital at Northwestern University. To download the episode, visit http://www.bowed.org/072/notes.html. For more information on the Bowed Radio Podcast, visit http://www.bowed.org/. For more information on Dr. Phillip W. Serna, please visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/.
Dr. Phillip W. Serna Featured on Renaissance Festival Podcast Episode 93 – On April 11, 2008, Dr. Phillip W. Serna & ‘Viols in Our Schools’ was featured on the Renaissance Festival Podcast episode 93. The podcast featured ‘Lachrymae’ (after Dowland) from his Doctoral Lecture Recital at Northwestern University in May of 2007. To download the episode, visit http://www.renaissancefestivalmusic.com/shownotes/2008/04/renaissance-festival-podcast-93.shtml. For more information on the Renaissance Festival Podcast, visit http://www.renaissancefestivalmusic.com/. For more information on Dr. Phillip W. Serna, please visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. For more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools’, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
The Chicago Early Music Consort Announces its 2008-2009 Season – The Chicago Early Music Consort announces its 2008-2009 season.
A Medieval Tapestry – Music of Machaut and Landini – October 19, 2008, 4:00PM
The Simple Gifts Series at Glenview Community Church,1000 Elm Street, Glenview, IL
freewill offering - www.ChicagoEarlyMusicConsort.org; 847.296.4829
A Medieval Tapestry – Music of Machaut and Landini – October 25, 2008, 7:30PM
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series
New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, 1112 Clay Street, New Buffalo, MI
tickets at www.smso.org or 269.982.4030
Old Christmas Returned! – December 7, 2008, 4:00PM
The Early Music Series at Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, IL
tickets at bcbarn@prairiecrossing.com or 847.543.1202
A Renaissance Christmas – December 12, 2008, 5:30PM
Bjorklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor, WI - dinner, concert and silent auction
Midsummers Music Festival, Door County, WI , tickets at www.midsummersmusic.com or 920.854.7088
A Renaissance Christmas – December 13, 2008, 7:30PM
Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 Highway 42, Ellison Bay, WI
Midsummers Music Festival, Door County, WI , tickets at www.midsummersmusic.com or 920.854.7088
A Renaissance Christmas – December 14, 2008, 2:00PM
Birch Creek Music Performance Center, 3821 County E, Egg Harbor, WI
Midsummers Music Festival, Door County, WI , tickets at www.midsummersmusic.com or 920.854.7088
Old Christmas Returned! – December 21, 2008, 4:00PM
The Simple Gifts Series at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm Street, Glenview, IL
freewill offering - www.ChicagoEarlyMusicConsort.org; 847.296.4829
Music for a While – beguiling 17th century English songs – February 1, 2009, 2:15PM
The Morton Arboretum Chamber Concert Series
Thornhill Education Center, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL
tickets at www.mortonarb.org or 630.968.0074
Per Amore – love songs from the Italian seicento – February 14, 2009, 7:30PM
The Church of the Transfiguration, 12219 S. 86th Avenue, Palos Park, IL
708.448.1200
Per Amore – love songs from the Italian seicento – February 22, 2009, 4:00PM
The Simple Gifts Series at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm Street, Glenview, IL
freewill offering - www.ChicagoEarlyMusicConsort.org; 847.296.4829
Music for a While – beguiling 17th century English songs – May 18, 2009, 8:00PM
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98.7WFMT live radio broadcast; also streaming at www.wfmt.com
For more information on the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
The Spirit of GamboPerforming with the Newberry Consort 2008-2009 – During the 2008-2009 season, the Spirit of Gambo will be joining the Newberry consort two unique concert programs featuring Jewish Music in English Courts and a concert celebrating the 450th anniversary of the beginning of the reign of Elizabeth I. The Elizabethan program will consist of English viol consort music, concluding with the 1912 silent movie classic Queen Elizabeth, to which the Newberry Consort will provide the music. Starring an aging but peppy Sarah Bernhardt, this film is shot mostly from afar, as she poses and flings her arms about and seemingly overacts. But watch Bernhardt's face, strain to hear her absent voice, and you can see what a powerhouse she must have been on stage. She herself claimed to be pleased with the result, crying: "I am immortal! I am a film!" For more information on the Spirit of Gambo – a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. For more information on the Newberry Consort, visit http://www.newberry.org/consort/L3pconsortcontent.html.
The Spirit of Gambo t the Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn 2008-2009 – During the 2008-2009 season, the Spirit of Gambo – a Chicago Consort of Viols will perform a program ‘Where Fancy Fond For Pleasure Pleads’ Sunday, March 29, 2009 at the Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn, Grayslake, IL. Joined by special guests Stephanie Sheffield, soprano, and Craig Trompeter, viol, the Spirit of Gambo will gambol through the countryside of 150 years of English viol consort tradition, presenting selections by Byrd, Gibbons, Lawes, Locke, Purcell and others. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo – a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/.
‘Viols in Our Schools’ at the Naperville OPUS Chamber Music Camp - In August 2008, 'Viols in Our Schools' will appear at the 6th Annual Naperville OPUS Strings Music Camp in Lisle, IL. For more information on the OPUS Chamber Music Camp, please visit http://www.NapOPUS.org/. For more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools’, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
‘Viols in Our Schools’ at the Valparaiso University Chamber Music Intensive Workshop – In July 2008, ‘Viols in Our Schools’ will appear at the Valparaiso University Chamber Music Intensive Workshop at Valparaiso University. For more information on the Valparaiso University Chamber Music Intensive Workshop, please visit http://www.valpo.edu/music/. For more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools’, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
Northwestern University School of Music ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Podcast Coverage – The ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast was covered in Northwestern University School of Music Alumni News. To view the article, please visit http://www.music.northwestern.edu/news/alumninews.html. For more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools’, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
'Viols in Our Schools' Radio Broadcast Coverage on Arts Addict Blog – In May 2008, the 'Viols in Our Schools' radio interview received a favorable coverage on Jason Heath’s Arts Addict Blog. To view the blog post, please visit http://www.adaptistration.com/artsaddict/2008/05/viols-in-our-sc.html. For more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools’, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
'Viols in Our Schools' Podcast Coverage on ‘Sir Monocle’ Blog – In April 2008, the 'Viols in Our Schools' podcast received a favorable write-up on the ‘Sir Monocle’ Blog. To view the blog post, please visit http://sirmonocle.blogspot.com/2008/04/philip-serna.html. For more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools’, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
Phillip Serna's Article 'The Viola da Gamba - Transcribing Unaccompanied Lyra Viol Works for the Double Bass' Appears in Bass World, the Magazine of the International Society of Bassists - Phillip Serna's Article 'The Viola da Gamba - Transcribing Unaccompanied Lyra Viol Works for the Double Bass' appeared in the Spring 2008 edition of Bass World, the Magazine of the International Society of Bassists (Volume 31, No.3, pp.17-21). In addition to material covering the history of the lyra viol, the article features Phillip Serna's transcriptions for double bass such as John Playford's Vive la Roy (p.17), Playford's Could Man His Wish Obtain (p.19) and an Almain by John Jenkins (p.20). For more information on publications by the International Society of Bassists, visit http://www.isbworldoffice.com/.
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Video Podcast is Launched – Phillip Serna, regular contributor to doublebassblog.org & artsaddict.org has started a video podcast to support his outreach efforts through ‘Viols in Our Schools.’ Taking inspiration from Jason Heath’s success with Contrabass Conversations on blip.tv, Phillip endeavors to bring high-quality performances and instructive videos through podcasting and videocasting to wider audiences.
You can subscribe to the podcast feed at http://violsinourschools.blip.tv/rss/.
For iTunes, click http://violsinourschools.blip.tv/rss/itunes.
For Miro, click http://subscribe.getmiro.com/?url1=http://violsinourschools.blip.tv/rss.
For Pando, click http://violsinourschools.blip.tv/rss/pando.
Viola da Gamba Society of America Grants-in-Aid for Young Artists Provides Viol for Outreach – In March 2008, the VdGSA News featured an article on the Grant-in-Aid that Phillip Serna received in 2007 to fund the purchase of a treble viol to be used in ‘Viols in Our Schools’ presentations (Page 5). For more information on the Viola da Viola da Gamba Society of America and its publications, visit http://www.vdgsa.org/.
Phillip Serna Performing Couperin’s Leçons de Ténebrè on Youtube.com – Videos of Phillip Serna performing at the Church of the Transfiguration performing Couperin’s Première Leçon & Troisième Leçon de Ténebrès pour le Mercredy Saint are no on Youtube.com. in addition to Phillip Serna, performers include sopranos Gregory Peebles and Laura Lynch accompanied George Tarasuk (Organ).
Première Leçon 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No2UsmnZmYg
Troisième Leçon - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrjpS60EMpI
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Internet Roundup – ‘Viols in Our Schools’ has appeared across the internet in February 2007. You can find ‘Viols in Our Schools’ at the following links:
Arts Addict Blog – http://www.adaptistration.com/artsaddict/2008/02/viols-in-our-sc.html
Cultural
Double Bass Blog – http://doublebassblog.org/2008/02/viols-in-our-schools-an-early-music-initiative-by-double-bass-blog-contributor-phillip-serna.html
Early Music
Early Music News.org – http://www.musiqueancienne.org/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=26
Musical
Music Ed Magic Blog – http://www.musicedmagic.com/component/option,com_bookmarks/Itemid,226/task,detail/id,205/
To join the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Facebook group, visit http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21730305297&ref=mf. For more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools’, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
Early Music America Coverage of ‘Viols in Our Schools’ – In Early Music America’s spring 2008 issue, ‘Viols in Our Schools’ upcoming collaborative performances received coverage in the education section of the Soundbytes column (p.13). The upcoming concert of Phillip Serna and Jason Moy performing Bach and Telemann with the Neuqua Valley High School Chamber Strings was covered as well as the upcoming performance at
Early Music America Coverage of Spirit of Gambo – In Early Music America’s spring 2008 issue, the Spirit of Gambo, a Chicago Consort of Viols is mentioned in the Soundbytes column along with the Chicago Early Music Consort regarding its upcoming spring joint concert (p.6). Visit http://www.earlymusic.org/ to join and view the issue. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo –a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/.
Early Music America Coverage of the Chicago Early Music Consort –
In Early Music America’s spring 2008 issue, the Chicago Early Music Consort is mentioned in the Soundbytes column referring to their new website as well as performances of their ‘Music for a While” Program. Also mentioned is May concert with the Spirit of Gambo, a Chicago Consort of Viols (p.6). Visit http://www.earlymusic.org/ to join and view the issue. For more information on the Chicago Early music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
'Viols in Our Schools' Coverage on the Arts Addict Blog – In February 2008, 'Viols in Our Schools' received a favorable write-up on the Arts Addict Blog. To view the blog post, please visit http://www.adaptistration.com/artsaddict/2008/02/viols-in-our-sc.html. For more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools’, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
98.7 WFMT Chicago’s Impromptu Radio program presents Phillip Serna discussing 'Viols in Our Schools' & performances by the Chicago Early Music Consort – Phillip Serna will appear on 98.7 WFMT’s Impromptu Tuesday, May 13, 2008 directly following the 4PM newscast. It will be recorded live in WFMT’s Levin Performance Studio. In addition to performances by the Chicago Early Music Consort, Phillip Serna will be promoting the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ program as well as discussing upcoming performances. Listen to 98.7 WFMT on the Internet! Check out their free web streaming at http://www.wfmt.com/. For more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools’, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/. For more information on the Chicago Early music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Facebook Group – ‘Viols in Our Schools’ now has a Facebook Group. To join the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Facebook group, visit http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21730305297&ref=mf.
Phillip Serna’s Contrabass Conversations and Double Bass Blog Perspectives on Early music Performance in the ISB E-Bass Line – December 2007, the International Society of Bassists published an article covering the "Perspectives on Early Bass Performance," a series on Jason Heath's Double Bass Blog that began in the fall of 2007 and focuses on bassists who specialize in early music. Recent guests include Curtis Daily, Jay Elfenbein, Jerry Fuller, Alison Mackay, ISB president elect Robert Nairn and Shanon Zusman. To read or listen to future installments go to Jason Heath's Double Bass Blog, www.doublebassblog.org, or the Contrabass Conversations Podcast, www.contrabassconversations.com.
'Viols in Our Schools' Coverage on ‘Sir Monocle’ Blog – In February 2008, 'Viols in Our Schools' received a favorable write-up on the ‘Sir Monocle’ Blog. To view the blog post, please visit http://sirmonocle.blogspot.com/2008/02/viols-in-our-schools.html. For more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools’, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
'Viols in Our Schools' Collaborative Concert at
Coverage of Phillip W. Serna in Epiphany Magazine - Published by the Friends of Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Phillip appears in the Winter 2007 edition of Epiphany. On page 6, the magazine covers Phillip's May 2007 Lecture Recital. For more information about the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, visit http://www.hspva.org/.
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'Viols in Our Schools' Website is Live – In January 2008, 'Viols in Our Schools' has gone live. For more information, please visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
Chicago Early Music Consort Website is Live – In January 2008, the website for the Chicago Early Music Consort has gone live. For information on the Chicago Early music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
Chicago Early Music Consort Coverage in the Door County Peninsula Pulse – Erik Eriksson’s review of the Chicago Early Music Consort’s ‘Rejoice and Be Merry – a Renaissance Christmas’ program, appeared December 28, 2007 in the Door County Peninsula Pulse. To view the article, visit http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071215/ADV06/71214154/2019/adv. For more information on the Chicago Early music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
Chicago Early Music Consort Coverage in the Door County Advocate – Marty Lash’s review of the Chicago Early Music Consort’s ‘Rejoice and Be Merry – a Renaissance Christmas’ program, appeared December 15, 2007 in the Door County Advocate. To view the article, visit http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071215/ADV06/71214154/2019/adv. For more information on the Chicago Early music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
Chicago Early Music Consort Coverage in the Green Bay Gazette – Coverage of the Chicago Early Music Consort’s ‘Rejoice and Be Merry – a Renaissance Christmas’ program, appeared November 28, 2007 in the Green Bay Gazette and Door County Advocate. To view the article, visit http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071128/ADV05/71127118/0/ADV. For more information on the Chicago Early music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/.
Phillip W. Serna Named Coordinator of Ad Hoc Consorts for the 2008 Conclave of the Viola da Gamba Society of America – In July 2008, Phillip Serna joins the faculty at the annual Viola da Gamba Society of America Conclave as Coordinator of Ad Hoc Consorts. The Conclave will take place July 27th - August 3rd, 2008 at
American String Teachers Association String Teacher’s Cookbook, Featuring an Article by Phillip Serna, Now Available – In 2008, Phillip Serna’s Article ‘Early String Advocacy in the Classroom –Introducing Renaissance and Baroque String Repertoire on Period Instruments to Students’ will be included as part of ASTA’s String Teacher’s Cookbook – Creative Recipes for a Successful Program Edited by Joanne May for Meredith Music Publications, distributed by the Hal Leonard Corporation. Visit http://www.meredithmusic.com/strings.html#StringCookbook for more information.
Phillip W. Serna named Viola da Gamba Faculty for the "Music on the Mountain" Workshop in
‘Viols in Our Schools’ at the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in
‘Viols in Our Schools’ continues to grow in its arts advocacy mission, bringing the viol to schools in
Phillip Serna Performing Einojuhani Rautavaara's Angel of Dusk Concerto for Double Bass, 2 Pianos and Percussion Exclusively on the Contrabass Conversations Podcast – In the winter of 2007, Phillip Serna secured the synchronization rights to his 2002 performance of Einojuhani Rautavaara's Angel of Dusk Concerto for Double Bass, 2 Pianos and Percussion and is releasing it on the Contrabass Conversations podcast exclusively. Also, Phillip Serna’s past Contrabass Conversations Podcast interviews and recital showcase can be found here. To subscribe to the podcast, visit http://www.contrabassconversations.com/ or click 
to subscribe via iTunes. To subscribe to the blog, visit http://www.doublebassblog.org/.
The Viola da Gamba Society Third Coast is Online – During November 2007, Viola da Viola da
Early Music America Coverage of Early Music Chicago presents the Spirit of Gambo – a Chicago Consort of Viols & Friends perform Elizabeth’s Tune, Consorts and Musicke for Divers Instruments from the Time of Elizabeth I – In its Winter 2007 issue, Early Music America covers the September Spirit of Gambo program featuring works by Byrd, Dowland, Hume, Sumarte, and Sweelinck. The article appeared on page 8. You can view the program here.
Early Music
Phillip Serna Named Outreach Column Editor for Viola da Gamba Society of
Society for Seventeenth-Century Music Coverage of the Original ‘Crossover?’ Popular Ballad-Tunes as Art-Music for Viols in Seventeenth-Century
‘Viols in Our Schools’ in 2007-2008 – ‘Viols in Our Schools’ continues to grow in its arts advocacy mission in Illinois, bringing the viola da gamba and its music to students young and old. During the 2007-2008 season, Phillip Serna continues to take viols into the university and public school settings through performances and presentations while also organizing collaborative projects. Phillip will be performing Telemann’s Concerto for Viola da Gamba, Strings & continuo in A major, TWV 51:A5 with several West Suburban school orchestras including Wheeling High School Chamber Orchestra and the Neuqua Valley High School Chamber Strings. At Neuqua Valley High School, Phillip will be joined by harpsichordist Jason Moy who will also be featured performing J.S. Bach’s Sonata No.3 for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord in G-Minor, BWV 1029. 'Viols in Our Schools' continues to seek funds to bring chamber music into schools through grant programs and school district funding. To see pictures, volunteer, or for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit our new website at http://www.violsinourschools.org/.
Phillip Serna Performing the Eduard Tubin Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra Exclusively on the Contrabass Conversations Podcast – In the fall of 2007, Phillip Serna secured the synchronization rights to his 2003 performance of Eduard Tubin’s Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra and is releasing it on the Contrabass Conversations podcast exclusively. Also, Phillip Serna’s past Contrabass Conversations Podcast interviews and recital showcase can be found here. To subscribe to the podcast, visit http://www.contrabassconversations.com/ or click to subscribe via iTunes. To subscribe to the blog, visit http://www.doublebassblog.org/.
Phillip Serna on the Contrabass Conversations Podcast and the Double Bass Blog – In the fall of 2007, Phillip Serna has begun an interview series for Contrabass Conversations & Double Bass Blog focusing on bassists who specialize in early music. This will take place both in written form on the blog, as well as in the podcast. Recent guests include Curtis Daily, Jay Elfenbein, Alison Mackay, ISB president elect Robert Nairn and Shanon Zusman. To subscribe to the podcast, visit http://www.contrabassconversations.com/ or click to subscribe via iTunes. To subscribe to the blog, visit http://www.doublebassblog.org/.
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2007 – 12:00PM, 4:00PM & 8:00PM
Friday, November 23rd, 2007 – 8:00AM, 12:00PM, 4:00PM & 8:00PM
Saturday, November 24th, 2007 – 8:00AM, 12:00PM & 8:00PM
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 – 8:00AM, 12:00PM & 8:00PM
Monday, November 26th, 2007 – 8:00AM, 12:00PM, 4:00PM & 8:00PM
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 – 8:00AM, 12:00PM & 4:00PM
The Scroll –
The Scroll – Illinois ASTA Coverage of Phillip Serna March Performance of Bottesini Concerto – The Illinois ASTA Publication the Scroll covered Phillip W. Serna’s performed the first movement of Giovanni Bottesini's Concerto No.2 in b-minor with the Waubonsie Valley High School Symphonic II Orchestra, Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 7:30PM. The performance occurred at the Waubonsie Valley High School Auditorium in
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The Scroll – Illinois ASTA Coverage of the Spirit of Gambo – a Chicago Consort of Viols Concert – The Illinois ASTA Publication the Scroll covered the Spirit of Gambo – a Chicago Consort of Viols Concert where they were was joined by viol performers Constance Strait and Kate Shuldiner, harpsichordist Jason Moy as well as lutenist
Phillip W. Serna Inducted into the National Scholar Honor Society – In October 2007, Phillip Serna was honored by being inducted into the National Scholar Honor Society. The National Scholars Honor Society endeavors to recognize, acknowledge, and encourage excellence and high achievement in all academic pursuits. The societies membership includes over 70,000 students and scholars from university, graduate, and professional programs represents scores of America's brightest minds and top achievers in the Arts, the Sciences, Medicine, Law, and Business.
Phillip W. Serna on YouTube.com – Videos from Phillip Serna’s 2002 Doctoral recital at
Early Music Chicago presents the Spirit of Gambo – a Chicago Consort of Viols & Friends perform Elizabeth’s Tune, Consorts and Musicke for Divers Instruments from the Time of Elizabeth I – Organized by harpsichordist Jason Moy, the Spirit of Gambo – a Chicago Consort of Viols was joined by viol performers Constance Strait and Kate Shuldiner as well as lutenist Joel Spears. The program featured works by Byrd, Dowland, Hume, Sumarte, and Sweelinck. Taking place at the Newberry Library’s Ruggles Hall, this concert was sponsored by Early Music Chicago, an organization that promotes the understanding and enjoyment of Early Music in the
Viola da Gamba Society of America Miscellaneous Coverage – After extensive coverage in the September 2007 issue of the VdGSA News, Phillip Serna also received coverage among scholarship recipients (p.6), and as a member of the Viola da Gamba Society of America’s Consort Cooperative Program and Lyra Viol Trio member (p.5), and lastly regarding his solo and consort performances as part of the Boston Early Music festival’s ‘Fringe Concerts’ (p.24). Visit http://www.vdgsa.org/ to join and view the issue.
Viola da Gamba Society of America Coverage of the Viola da Gamba Society Third Coast Workshop & Concert – On page 25 of the September 2007 issue of VdGSA News, Phillip Serna’s article concerning the VdGS Third Coast Memorial Day Workshop ‘Continental Consorts’ and concert by the Third Coast Viols featuring David Morris, Margriet Tindemans,
Viola da Gamba Society of
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Becomes a Pilot Program for the Viola da Gamba Society of America – On page 1 of the September 2007 issue of VdGSA News, Phillip Serna’s educational initiative ‘Viols in Our Schools’ is named pilot program for the society’s outreach efforts. Visit http://www.vdgsa.org/ to join and view the issue.
Early Music
Phillip W. Serna named Viola da Gamba Faculty for Whitewater Early Music Festival – In June 2008, Phillip Serna joins the faculty at the Whitewater Early Music Festival at the
Phillip W. Serna named Ad-Hoc Consort Coordinator for Viola da Gamba Society of
Early Music
‘The Gene Generation’ Original Score – In 2007, Dr. Phillip W. Serna will appear on viola da gamba on Scott Glasgow’s original score to the futuristic science fiction film ‘The Gene Generation,’ which will also include Karen Han (Memoirs of a Geisha) performing Chinese Zhonghu. Directed by Pearry Reginald Teo, the Gene Generation, a ‘Cyberpunk’ film by Pearry Reginald Teo, features actors Bai Ling, Faye Dunaway and Parry Shen and follows the exploits of an assassin and the dealings of DNA ‘hackers’ who hack into a person’s DNA in order to kill them. The Gene Generation is scheduled for an October 31st release. For more information on the film, visit http://www.genegeneration.com/. For more information on the score and composer Scott Glasgow, visit http://www.scottglasgowmusic.com/.
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra Bass Quartet – The Art of the Bass Quartet (Double Bass)
Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Sunday, September 28, 2008 3:30PM
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra – Subscription Concert I - The Glory of Vienna (Double Bass)
Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Sunday, September 28, 2007 4:00PM
Viols in Our Schools Musical Connection Recital/ Concert (Viola da Gamba)
The Musical Connection, Orland Park, IL
Thursday, October 2, 2008 6:45PM
The Bach Institute at Valparaiso University – J.S. Bach Sanctus, BWV 237 & 238 & Handel Coronation Anthem, HWV260 (Double Bass)
Chapel of the Resurrection, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
Sunday, October 12, 2008 3:00PM
The Chicago Early Music Consort – A Medieval Tapestry – Music of Machaut & Landini (Viola da Gamba)
Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL
Sunday, October 19, 2008 4:00PM
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Chamber Series – The Chicago Early Music Consort – A Medieval Tapestry – Music of Machaut & Landini (Viola da Gamba)
New Buffalo Performing Arts Center, New Buffalo, MI
Sunday, October 25, 2008 7:00PM
Newberry Consort – Strangers in a Strange Land – Jewish Musicians at Tudor Courts (Viola da Gamba)
Sinai Congregation, Chicago, IL
Sunday, November 2, 2008 11:30AM
The Chicago Early Music Consort – Old Christmas Returned! (Viola da Gamba & Vielle)
Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn, Grayslake, IL
Sunday, December 7, 2008 4:00PM
The Chicago Early Music Consort – Rejoice and Be Merry! – a Renaissance Christmas (Viola da Gamba & Vielle)
Bjorklunden, Baileys Harbor, WI
Friday, December 12, 2008 7:00PM
Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, Ellison Bay, WI
Saturday, December 13, 2008 7:30PM
Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Egg Harbor, WI
Sunday, December 14, 2008 2:00PM
Newberry Consort – Queen Elizabeth – Film & Music – Fair Oriana – Music of the Court of Elizabeth I Upon the 450th Anniversary of Her Coronation (Viola da Gamba)
Fullerton Hall, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Thursday, December 18, 2008 6:00PM
Enjoy a concert of English viol consort music, concluding with the 1912 silent movie classic Queen Elizabeth, to which the Newberry Consort will provide the music. Starring an aging but peppy Sarah Bernhardt, this film is shot mostly from afar, as she poses and flings her arms about and seemingly overacts. But watch Bernhardt's face, strain to hear her absent voice, and you can see what a powerhouse she must have been on stage. She herself claimed to be pleased with the result, crying: "I am immortal! I am a film!"
The Chicago Early Music Consort – Old Christmas Returned! (Viola da Gamba & Vielle)
Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL
Sunday, December 21, 2008 4:00PM
Newberry Consort – Queen Elizabeth – Film & Music – Fair Oriana – A Party for Queen Elizabeth I Upon the 450th Anniversary of Her Coronation (Viola da Gamba)
Ruggles Hall, Newberry Library, Chicago, IL
Sunday, January 18, 2009 3:00PM
The Chicago Early Music Consort – Music for a While – Beguiling 17th-Century English Songs (Viola da Gamba)
Thornhill Education Center Auditorium, Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL
Sunday, February 1, 2009 2:15PM
The Chicago Early Music Consort – Per Amore – Love songs from the Italian Seicento (Viola da Gamba)
Thornhill Education Center Auditorium, Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL
Sunday, February 1, 2009 2:15PM
Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, Palos Park, IL
Saturday, February 14, 2009 7:30PM
Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL
Sunday, February 22, 2009 4:00PM
The Spirit of Gambo – a Chicago Consort of Viols – "Where Fancy Fond For Pleasure Pleads" - Consort Songs for Voice and Viols (Viola da Gamba)
Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn, Grayslake, IL
Sunday, March 29, 2009 4:00PM
Joined by special guests Stephanie Sheffield, soprano, and Craig Trompeter, viol, the Spirit of Gambo will gambol through the countryside of 150 years of English viol consort tradition, presenting selections by Byrd, Gibbons, Lawes, Locke, Purcell and others.
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra – Subscription Concert IV - Joseph and Linda Johnson Honorary Concert (Double Bass)
Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Sunday, April 5, 2009 4:00PM
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra – Classical Concert IV – Brahms, Beethoven & Gypsy Airs (Double Bass)
Lincoln-Way Performing Arts Center, Frankfort, IL
Saturday, April 18, 2009, 8:00PM
Lincoln-Way Performing Arts Center, Frankfort, IL
Sunday, April 19, 2009, 3:00PM
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra – Young People’s Concerts (Double Bass)
The Center for the Performing Arts, Governor’s State University, University Park, IL
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 9:30AM & 11:00AM
Rialto Square Theater, Joliet, IL
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 9:30AM & 11:00AM
Ozinga Chapel, Trinity Christian College, Palos Hills, IL
Thursday, April 23, 2009 9:30AM & 11:00AM
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra – Subscription Concert V - Festiva! (Double Bass)
Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Sunday, May 3, 2009 4:00PM