Music

Irish Group Danú at the MAC March 14

Traditional Irish music group Danú will perform at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn, at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 14.

Formed in 1994 at the Oireachtas Festival in Dungarvan County Waterford, Danú stays true to the traditional sounds of Irish music, but group members aren’t afraid to bring their own inspiring approach to their performance.

Danú was twice voted Best Traditional Group by BBC Radio 2’s Folk Awards.

Tickets are $36 for adults, $34 for seniors and $26 for College of DuPage students and youth.

Susan Werner and John Gorka at the MAC March 26

Singer/songwriters Susan Werner and John Gorka share the bill at an 8 p.m. performance Friday, March 26, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn.

Chicago-based Werner is a mainstay of contemporary folk music and has recorded nine albums, ranging from the traditional folk sound to cabaret jazz and pop. Her latest album, “Classics,” features new arrangements of songs from the 1960s and 1970s by various artists, including Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney and Marvin Gaye.

White Ghost Shivers at the MAC March 5 and 6

Equal parts absurd and sublime, Austin-based White Ghost Shivers descend on the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn. The show, which includes a nostalgic romp through the 1920s and 1930s, is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 5 and 6.

The performances are part of the MAC’s Club MAC series, which takes place in the intimate 183-seat Theatre 2.

Kenny Barron Trio at the MAC March 12

Jazz pianist, composer and arranger Kenny Barron will perform with the Kenny Barron Trio at 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn.

Named “Best Pianist” by the Jazz Journalists Association for the past four years, Barron began his career as a teenager and has played and recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Melvin, Roy Haynes and others.

The nine-time Grammy Award nominee collaborated extensively with Stan Getz throughout the 1980s and has recorded dozens of albums.

GEL EVENT: Glenbard West High School Music Department Performs

Students from Glenbard West High School's music department will sing, act and play instruments. 6 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. Saturday. $32. Reservations required. Glen Oak Country Club, 21 W 451 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call 630-942-7452, ext. 2252.

Event Start Date: 
Dec 19 2009 11:30am
Location: 
Glen Oak Country Club

GEL EVENT: Glenbard West High School Music Department Performs

Students from Glenbard West High School's music department will sing, act and play instruments. 6 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. Saturday. $32. Reservations required. Glen Oak Country Club, 21 W 451 Hill Ave., Glen Ellyn. Call 630-942-7452, ext. 2252.

Event Start Date: 
Dec 18 2009 6:00pm
Location: 
Glen Oak Country Club

GEL EVENT: Anima Open Rehearsal

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Come visit Anima! Join Anima-Young Singers of Greater Chicago for an open and fun rehearsal on Monday, November 16, 2009

Parents! Bring your 3rd, 4th and 5th grader and join us!

When: 4:30 pm, Monday November 16

Where: Glen Ellyn Park District Bldg. @ 501 Hill in Glen Ellyn (3rd floor)

What: An open rehearsal--just for fun! You and your child can join Anima choristers for a rehearsal, meet the conductors and learn more about singing with Anima!

Event Start Date: 
Nov 16 2009 4:30pm
Location: 
Main St Rec Center

GEL FOCUS: Anima-Young Singers of Greater Chicago

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Anima - Young Singers of Greater Chicago (formerly the Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus) has a 45 year history of providing young people with rich musical experiences and extraordinary music education. Anima will be performing throughout the Glen Ellyn area in the next 2 months.

Upcoming Anima events include:

- the annual holiday concert, “Stars of Wonder” on December 19th at both 4pm and 7pm at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville;

- the younger choristers singing at the Glen Ellyn Library on November 27th for the annual Celebrate the Season;

GEL EVENT: Second Annual Jammin’ in Jeans Benefit

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Please join the Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Society for the second annual Jammin’ in Jeans! All proceeds benefit Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare.

Featuring live music by Fabulous Frank and Dave, playing all of your favorites.

$35 advance ticket before November 11
$40 ticket at the door
$10 unlimited drink ticket available
$55 VIP ticket includes exclusive pre-party (7-8 pm) with give-aways, drinks, martini and mojito bar

Call 630.545.0838 for information.
Call 630.534.4677 for VIP tickets.

Event Start Date: 
Nov 14 2009 7:00pm
Location: 
536 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn

Student Ensembles Perform at the MAC Oct. 15

College of DuPage student music ensembles will perform a concert of mixed repertoire at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, on the Mainstage of the McAninch Arts Center at college of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn.

Participants include the percussion ensembles, directed by Michael Folker; small group jazz, led by Tom Tallman; the chamber orchestra, directed by Dan Pasquale D’Andrea; and the concert choir and chamber singers, directed by Lee Kesselman, with accompanist Barbara Ekholm.

In all, more than 160 students will participate. Tickets are $4.

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