The concerts on this page are not current. This is an archived page to honor these talented musicians.

Wednesdays
November 29 - December 20
12:15 -12:45 PM
Concerts are free.
Brown Bag lunches with choice of beverage are available at the door for $5.00.

You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch, if you prefer. Donations are appreciated to help our ongoing mission of providing quality and variety of music for everyone in the Springfield area.





November 29 | 12:15 - 12:45 PM
Helen Reed

organ/harpsichord

Helen Skuggedal Reed, harpsichordist and organist, was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  She has lived in Evansville, Indiana since 1975.  She is principal harpsichordist for the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, and co-organist of Eastminster Presbyterian Church.  She has given concerts in the U.S., Canada, and Norway.  She has been a featured soloist with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, Evansville Chamber Orchestra, University of Evansville Orchestra, Harmonie Consort, and Evansville Baroque Soloists.  In addition to giving solo concerts, she is in frequent demand as a teacher, adjudicator, lecturer, accompanist, and chamber musician in Evansville and the Midwest.
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December 6 | 12:15 - 12:45 PM
Paula Irby | Archer Logan


Contemporary Gospel Concert presented by popular local musicians, Paula Irby, soprano at the piano, and Archer Logan, saxophone.








December 13 | 12:15 - 12:45 PM
Sangamon Woodwind Consort


The Sangamon Woodwind Consort has been performing in the Springfield area for over twenty years. Performance selections include light classical and baroque chamber music as well as contemporary music. The three friends have performed for recitals, receptions, weddings and state government events, as well as for their own enjoyment. Members include Cindy Garretson, flute, Krista Steller, oboe, and Cathy McGuire, bassoon.



December 20 | 12:15 - 12:45 PM
Dueling Organists

Organ duets presented by Nichol DelGiorno and Rudy Zuiderveld — Brombaugh Opus 35 vs. Brunzema Opus 37.

 

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This is not a current concert.

Heartland Brass Band
Thursday, December 14 | 7:00 PM
Come and hear one of Illinois' premier brass bands play the music of Christmas!

The Heartland Brass Band consists of twenty-four top notch area musicians. The Band plays British brass band music, as well as a repertoire of other pieces, including some with a 19th century flavor. Several of our musicians play in the Springfield Municipal Band, Taylorville Municipal Band, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, and also the 10th Cavalry Civil War Band. Jim Smith, Conductor; Richard Stuemke, Manager.

This concert is FREE and open to the public.