Press Releases
'Viols in Our Schools' - Bringing Early Music to a Wider Audience
By Dr. Phillip W. Serna
Director, Viols in Our Schools
February 21, 2008
‘Viols in Our Schools’ exists as a pilot program of the Viola da Gamba Society of America. Dr. Phillip Serna donates time to perform in schools, often pro bono. Renaissance music for viols, as well as performance of early-western string instruments, is almost never heard within the school setting. ‘Viols in Our Schools’ seeks to remedy this by offering performances/ lecture-demonstrations of Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical era literature enhancing the music program experience while entertaining audiences.
‘Viols in Our Schools’ News - Upcoming 'Viols in Our Schools' Collaborative Performances
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert, March 18, 2008, 8PM G.P. Telemann Concerto in A-Major for Viola da Gamba, TWV51:A5 J.S. Bach Sonata No.3 for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord in G-Minor, BWV 1029 J.S. Bach Concerto for Harpsichord in d-minor, BWV 1052 Phillip W. Serna, bass viol & Jason Moy, harpsichord Neuqua Valley High School Chamber Strings Neuqua Valley High School Auditorium, 2360 95th Street, Naperville, IL 60564
- Funded by a generous Artists-in Residence-Grant from the Indian Prairie School District 204 -
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert, March 26, 2008, 7:00PM Ignacio Donati Alleluia Haec Dies for Women’s Voices, Violin & Viola da Gamba Phillip W. Serna, bass viol & Dana Green, violin Naperville North High School Women’s Choir Naperville North High School Auditorium, 899 North Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60563
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert, May 15, 2008, 7:30PM Telemann Concerto in A-Major for Viola da Gamba, TWV51:A5 Phillip W. Serna, bass viol Wheeling High School Chamber Orchestra Wheeling High School Auditorium, 900 South Elmhurst Road, Wheeling, IL 60090
‘Viols in Our Schools’ News - Upcoming 'Viols in Our Schools' Residencies
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Residency, April 10, 2008 High School at the Performing and Visual Arts 4001 Stanford, Houston, TX 77006
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Residency, April 11 2008 Johnston Middle School 10410 Manhattan Drive, Houston, TX 77096
- Both Houston visits funded by a generous Artists-in Residence Grant from the High School at the Performing and Visual Arts -
Further Houston Residencies & Collaborative Concerts TBA
‘Viols in Our Schools’ is a project conceived and directed by Phillip W. Serna. Dr. Serna donates time to demonstrate and perform viols in schools, often pro bono. Please help us make viols accessible to both young and old. Any suggestions for the website and future in-school activities are welcome.
‘Viols in Our Schools’ and all related website content is © 2008, Phillip W. Serna. Promotional use accepted.
For more in formation on ‘Viols in Our Schools’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/ and for more about Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/.
By Dr. Phillip W. Serna
Director, Viols in Our Schools
February 21, 2008
‘Viols in Our Schools’ exists as a pilot program of the Viola da Gamba Society of America. Dr. Phillip Serna donates time to perform in schools, often pro bono. Renaissance music for viols, as well as performance of early-western string instruments, is almost never heard within the school setting. ‘Viols in Our Schools’ seeks to remedy this by offering performances/ lecture-demonstrations of Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical era literature enhancing the music program experience while entertaining audiences.
‘Viols in Our Schools’ News - Upcoming 'Viols in Our Schools' Collaborative Performances
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert, March 18, 2008, 8PM G.P. Telemann Concerto in A-Major for Viola da Gamba, TWV51:A5 J.S. Bach Sonata No.3 for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord in G-Minor, BWV 1029 J.S. Bach Concerto for Harpsichord in d-minor, BWV 1052 Phillip W. Serna, bass viol & Jason Moy, harpsichord Neuqua Valley High School Chamber Strings Neuqua Valley High School Auditorium, 2360 95th Street, Naperville, IL 60564
- Funded by a generous Artists-in Residence-Grant from the Indian Prairie School District 204 -
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert, March 26, 2008, 7:00PM Ignacio Donati Alleluia Haec Dies for Women’s Voices, Violin & Viola da Gamba Phillip W. Serna, bass viol & Dana Green, violin Naperville North High School Women’s Choir Naperville North High School Auditorium, 899 North Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60563
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert, May 15, 2008, 7:30PM Telemann Concerto in A-Major for Viola da Gamba, TWV51:A5 Phillip W. Serna, bass viol Wheeling High School Chamber Orchestra Wheeling High School Auditorium, 900 South Elmhurst Road, Wheeling, IL 60090
‘Viols in Our Schools’ News - Upcoming 'Viols in Our Schools' Residencies
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Residency, April 10, 2008 High School at the Performing and Visual Arts 4001 Stanford, Houston, TX 77006
‘Viols in Our Schools’ Residency, April 11 2008 Johnston Middle School 10410 Manhattan Drive, Houston, TX 77096
- Both Houston visits funded by a generous Artists-in Residence Grant from the High School at the Performing and Visual Arts -
Further Houston Residencies & Collaborative Concerts TBA
‘Viols in Our Schools’ is a project conceived and directed by Phillip W. Serna. Dr. Serna donates time to demonstrate and perform viols in schools, often pro bono. Please help us make viols accessible to both young and old. Any suggestions for the website and future in-school activities are welcome.
‘Viols in Our Schools’ and all related website content is © 2008, Phillip W. Serna. Promotional use accepted.
For more in formation on ‘Viols in Our Schools’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/ and for more about Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/.
