Music is my life and my life is music. Anyone who does not understand this is not worthy of God….Mozart
You are cordially invited to spend Palm Sunday and the first day of spring this year enjoying the amazing talents of the Musica Lumina Orchestra and the Niles Metropolitan Chorus at St. John Brebeuf Catholic Church in Niles. Under the direction of Maestro Marek Rachelski, the ensembles will present Mozart’s Requiem.
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On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, violinist Jennifer Silk will be joined by colleague cellist Wendy Cotton for this ecumenical meditative prayer service that incorporates song and chant, Scripture readings and silence. The service begins at 6:30 p.m., with welcoming music shortly before it.
All Are Welcomed
This event is being sponsored and hosted by the Clare Oaks Retirement community, in the Sacred Heart Chapel located behind 825 Carillon Drive in Bartlett, Illinois.
As the candles are lit and through singing simple chants, the mind is quieted and the heart is opened. The belief is that healing is a grace that connects us to life in God. Taize services foster reconciliation and peace among all people and this is done by welcoming all faiths so everyone will feel at home.
For more information about Taize service and its history, please click here.
Contact Strings of Silk Music for a Valentine’s Day Serenade Sunday, February 14th, 2016 jennifer@jennifersilk.com/224.856.1144
One of the most popular days a strolling violinist has is…
Valentine’s Day – why? Because the universal language of love is music! This year, Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday and so the whole weekend is packed with possibilities for live music. If you prefer more bang for your buck, then head over to Durty Nellie’s in Palatine to hear the great Jazz Consortium Big Band with the opening act being the Palatine High School Jazz Ensemble, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
I heard on the news today of an artist that although you weren’t quite sure who he was, you were taken by his contribution to the overall performance. Somewhat like playing viola in the orchestra – you never are quite sure if you are needed or if being there makes that much of a difference until you hear the applause or the audience member who takes the time to let you know how much their life is better because of how you played your instrument. This is for you, Alan Rickman – from “Die Hard” where hearing “Finlandia” makes me think of you and overcoming improbabilities and of course your part in the orchestra/ensemble of “Love Actually”.
Thank you for playing a part in my life.Love conquers all even in the sadness of death. Rest in peace. You made a difference. Thank you.
Team Vombrack 5K Uniforms
Strings of Silk Music and the Jazz Consortium Big Band are proud sponsors of Team Vombrack (that’s the husband and wife team of Roy and Jennifer) for All Community Events Shamrock Shuffle on Saturday, March 12th, 2016 in Deer Park. The Irish Eyes Will Be Smiling big time when they cross the finish line together. Here are their team uniforms – designed by Jennifer and admired by her #1 fan, Roy!