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The Newberry Consort: Revolution! Early American Music
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Revolution! Early American Music from the Signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Civil War
As the United States reaches its 250th anniversary, The Newberry Consort performs a program of music that shaped the founding of our nation. Using early American instruments such as the square piano, keyed bugle, fiddle, percussion, as well as an ensemble of vocal specialists, this concert connects America’s musical past and present through early American styles and composers. The program also features a world premiere of an original composition for American period instruments and voices written by composer and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody.
Thurs May 7, 7:30p First Presbyterian Church, 1427 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Fri May 8 7:30p First Unitarian Church of Chicago, 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave., Chicago
Sat May 9 at 5p Saint Joseph Chapel, 1515 S Layton Blvd, Milwaukee
Sun May 10, 4p Ganz Hall, Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan
Tickets: $70 preferred, $45 general, $25 affordable access, $10 students w/ID, children free
To purchase tickets please visit www.newberryconsort.org