by oldwp | Sep 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
On behalf of the Barrington Area Library, we thank you for an outstanding program last Friday, September 13. Our patrons raved about your performance! Many of them said that your program was the best Second Friday program that the library has sponsored.
Your selection of music, engaging stage presence, and beautiful vocals awed the audience. Thank you for bringing programs, candy and CDs. My husband and I are enjoying your recording at home. We will definitely recommend your program to other area libraries.
Thank you for your willingness to present this fantastic program for us! Your group truly exceeded expectations.
Rock-n-Bach String Trio
by oldwp | Sep 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
FREE CONCERT!
Friday, September 13th
8 p.m.
The Garlands of Barrington
Strings of Silk presents…Rock-n-Bach – Music from Bach to Rock with a Symphony of Sound!
The performance is being held in the Performing Arts Center at The Garlands of Barrington and sponsored by the Barrington Public Library. An entertaining classical music appreciation program for all ages featuring what is old is new again. Join Steve Mazurowski, guitarist, Wendy Cotton, cellist and vocalist and violinist and violist Jennifer Silk as they present classics with the modern melodies of today. Please click HERE to make a reservation for your FREE ticket to the performance. Thank you!
Free performance on Friday, September 13th at The Garlands of Barrington, 8 p.m.
by oldwp | Aug 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Did you know that August is the only month of the year without a holiday?
Well, don’t let that stop you from getting your happy on as in “Happy Birthday” at the Elgin Harvest Market tomorrow!
Just remember - the older the violin, the sweeter the music!
Here is what’s in store for YOU!
This Week at the Harvest Market, Aug. 22 –
~ 9:30: Family Yoga by the River
~ 10:30: Baby-Wearing Meet-up
~ 11:30 am – 1 pm: Strolling violinist Jennifer Silk.
I’ll play for you if it’s your birthday this week!
Plus you can get a t-shirt & bag from the information booth;
show your ID to verify that it’s your birthday.
~ Be sure to try Grandma & Pa’s “Walking Tacos”
The Harvest Market runs every Thursday rain or shine
from 9 am to 2 pm, now through October 3rd.
by oldwp | Jul 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
“Sings and Strings”
Celebrating and Serenading with a Symphony of Sound
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Wendy Wagner Cotton Jennifer Silk
Soprano and Cellist Violinist and Violist
This one of kind classical music appreciation program features
a quartet of music with two talented musicians!
The Sounds of Summer with “Sings and Strings”
Residents of the Wyndemere Senior Living Campus in Wheaton, Illinois have requested an encore performance by “Sings and Strings” for their monthly birthday celebration at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25th, 2013. The duo’s entertaining program “Sounds of Summer” features Jennifer Silk, Chicago’s favorite strolling violinist with cellist and opera singer Wendy Cotton.
In addition to the violin, Jennifer will also perform works for the viola. With her Bachelor and Master degrees in Music Education, she will entertain as well as educate the audience with the music of the summer and Ravinia favorites. Wendy is a past recipient of classical music’s most coveted award – “Most Promising Young Artist”, given by the esteemed Metropolitan Opera of New York. She will be singing opera favorites as well as playing her cello for instrumental duets with Jennifer. For more information, please contact Paulette Carstens, Director of Activities and Programming at (630) 681-4542.
For 17 years, the Wyndemere of Wheaton has been a trailblazer in new health and wellness initiatives at their retirement community for senior living. They emphasize individuality, encourage life-enriching initiatives and offer abundant amenities. The focus is on the residents so that they can feel free to explore their passions and energize their mind, body and spirit, as well as encouraging friendships with their interesting neighbors.
by oldwp | Apr 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
The big smile on my face is for a repeat performance next Tuesday for the "Women at the Well"
What a wonderful ecumenical weekend! I was honored and privileged to play for Maundy Thursday services at St. Mathias in Lincoln Square; Good Friday services at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine (viola!); a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at Makray Golf Club on Saturday and then for Easter Sunday services at 1st Congregational Church in Glen Ellyn.
Now for this weekend…I will be performing my show, “A Day in the Life of a Strolling Violinist” in Rockford as well as a wedding ceremony at the historic Briggs’ Mansion there. Then on Sunday, I hope to see you for an enjoyable concert in Park Ridge as I play viola in the Northwest Symphony, under the direction of Maestro Paul Vermel.
