John Wilson (1595-1674) - In the merry month of May

From the May 20, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of 'Music for a While - English Song from Dowland to Purcell' For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Richard Cobb (fl.1630-1643) - Suite in C From the May 20, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of 'Music for a While - English Song from Dowland to Purcell.' For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Christopher Simpson (c.1605-1669) - Suite in a From the May 20, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of 'Music for a While - English Song from Dowland to Purcell.' For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) - The Plaint - O, let me weep! From the May 20, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of 'Music for a While - English Song from Dowland to Purcell.' For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) - If music be the food of love From the May 20, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of 'Music for a While - English Song from Dowland to Purcell.' For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Henry Purcell (1659-1695) - Cupid, the Slyest Rogue Alive From the May 20, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of 'Music for a While - English Song from Dowland to Purcell.' For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Alfonso Ferrabosco II (c.1572 -1628) - If all these cupids now were blind From the May 20, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of 'Music for a While - English Song from Dowland to Purcell.' For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

John Dowland (1563-1626) - Go, nightly cares From the May 20, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of 'Music for a While - English Song from Dowland to Purcell.' For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

John Dowland (1563-1626) - Come away, come sweet love From the May 20, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of 'Music for a While - English Song from Dowland to Purcell.' For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

John Dowland (1563-1626) - Now, O now, I needs must part From the October 14, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘The Lowest Trees Have Tops - The Music of John Dowland.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

John Dowland (1563-1626) - Lasso vita mia From the October 14, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘The Lowest Trees Have Tops - The Music of John Dowland.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

John Dowland (1563-1626) - It was a time when silly bees From the October 14, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘The Lowest Trees Have Tops - The Music of John Dowland.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

John Dowland (1563-1626) - His golden locks From the October 14, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘The Lowest Trees Have Tops - The Music of John Dowland.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

John Dowland (1563-1626) - Fine knacks for ladies From the October 14, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘The Lowest Trees Have Tops - The Music of John Dowland.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

John Dowland (1563-1626) - The lowest trees have tops From the October 14, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘The Lowest Trees Have Tops - The Music of John Dowland.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

John Dowland (1563-1626) - Come again! Sweet love doth now invite From the October 14, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘The Lowest Trees Have Tops - The Music of John Dowland.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Claudin de Sermisy (c.1490-1562) - Hau, hau, hau le boys From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the 'Viols in Our Schools' podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Claudin de Sermisy (c.1490-1562) - Changeons propos, c'est trop chante d'amours From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the 'Viols in Our Schools' podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Roland de Lassus (1532-1594) - Soyons joyeux From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Roland de Lassus (1532-1594) - Bon jour, mon coeur From the October 14, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘The Lowest Trees Have Tops - The Music of John Dowland.’ For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Thomas Crecquillon (c.1505-1557) - Or sus a cop, qu'on se resveille! From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Thomas Crecquillon (c.1505-1557) - Cessez, mes yeulx, de tant vous tormenter From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Anonymous - Vive la Marguerite From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Anonymous - Pavanne et Gaillarde de la Guerre From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the 'Viols in Our Schools' podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Anonymous - Ballet - Bransles From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Adrian Willaert (c.1490-1562) - 3 Chanson - Qui la dira, Perot, viendras tu aux nopces & La rouse du moys de May From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the 'Viols in Our Schools' podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

CEMC/ SoG - Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) - Tu as tout seul, Jan Jan From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

CEMC/ SoG - Hilaire Penet (1501-1540?) - Il fait bon aimer l'oisillon From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Claude Le Jeune (c.1528-1600) - En m'oyant chanter quelque fois From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Jean Le Bouteiller (fl.1530s) - Ce moys de May From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Rinalde del Melle (c.1554-c.1598) - Rossignollet qui chante From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Claudin de Sermisy (c.1490-1562) - La, la, maistre Pierre Claudin de Sermisy (c.1490-1562) - La, la, maistre Pierre From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Claudin de Sermisy (c.1490-1562) - Jouissance vous donneray From the May 18, 2008 Chicago Early Music Consort & Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols Performance of 'Bonjour, Mon Coer! - The Sublime 16th-Century French Chanson' at Glenview Community Church, Glenview, IL. Audio Recording by Free Chin, Choice Media Design, Chicago, IL. For more information about the Chicago Early Music Consort, visit http://www.chicagoearlymusicconsort.org/. For more information on the Spirit of Gambo - a Chicago Consort of Viols, visit http://www.spiritofgambo.org/. To subscribe to the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ podcast, visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Captaine Tobias Hume (1569-1645) - The Spirit of Gambo, No.4, the First Part of Ayres, the Musicall Humours (1605) from the 'Viols in Our Schools' Residency, June 2, 2008

Dr. Phillip W. Serna, bass viol

Northside College Preparatory High School Auditorium, 5501 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

'Viols in Our Schools' was in residency on June 2nd demonstrating music for treble, tenor and bass viols, as well as violone. For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/ and http://www.musicinst.org/.

Captaine Tobias Hume (1569-1645) - Now I Come, No.28, the First Part of Ayres, the Musicall Humours (1605) from the 'Viols in Our Schools' Residency, June 2, 2008

Dr. Phillip W. Serna, bass viol

Northside College Preparatory High School Auditorium, 5501 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

'Viols in Our Schools' was in residency on June 2nd demonstrating music for treble, tenor and bass viols, as well as violone. For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/ and http://www.musicinst.org/.

Captaine Tobias Hume (1569-1645) - Captaine Hume's Pavan, No.46, the First Part of Ayres, the Musicall Humours (1605) from the 'Viols in Our Schools' Residency, June 2, 2008

Dr. Phillip W. Serna, bass viol

Northside College Preparatory High School Auditorium, 5501 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

'Viols in Our Schools' was in residency on June 2nd demonstrating music for treble, tenor and bass viols, as well as violone. For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/ and http://www.musicinst.org/.

Anonymous - Walsingham, Cambridge University Manuscript Dd.5.20, fol.19, Published in Musica Britannica, Volume IX, No.109, 1955 from the 'Viols in Our Schools' Residency, June 2, 2008

Dr. Phillip W. Serna, bass viol

Northside College Preparatory High School Auditorium, 5501 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

'Viols in Our Schools' was in residency on June 2nd demonstrating music for treble, tenor and bass viols, as well as violone. For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/ and http://www.musicinst.org/.

Carl Friedrich Abel (1723-1787) - Minuet, 27 Pieces for Unaccompanied Viola da Gamba, from the 'Viols in Our Schools' Residency, June 2, 2008

Dr. Phillip W. Serna, bass viol

Northside College Preparatory High School Auditorium, 5501 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

'Viols in Our Schools' was in residency on June 2nd demonstrating music for treble, tenor and bass viols, as well as violone. For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/ and http://www.musicinst.org/.

Richard Sumarte (15??-after 1630) - Queen Marie's Dumpe, the Manchester Lyra-Viol Manuscript (c1660) from the 'Viols in Our Schools' Residency, June 2, 2008

Dr. Phillip W. Serna, bass viol

Northside College Preparatory High School Auditorium, 5501 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

'Viols in Our Schools' was in residency on June 2nd demonstrating music for treble, tenor and bass viols, as well as violone. For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/ and http://www.musicinst.org/.

Richard Sumarte (15??-after 1630) - [My] Roben to the Greense-Woode Gone & Whoope Doe Me No Harme [Goode Man!], the Manchester Lyra-Viol Manuscript (c1660) from the 'Viols in Our Schools' Residency, June 2, 2008

Dr. Phillip W. Serna, bass viol

Northside College Preparatory High School Auditorium, 5501 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

'Viols in Our Schools' was in residency on June 2nd demonstrating music for treble, tenor and bass viols, as well as violone. For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on 'Viols in Our Schools,' visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/ and http://www.musicinst.org/.

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) - Sonata No.3 for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord in G-Minor, BWV1029 from the ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert, March 18, 2008, 8PM

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) - Sonata No.3 for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord in G-Minor, BWV 1029

I Vivace - II Adagio - III Allegro

Dr. Phillip W. Serna, bass viol & Jason Moy, harpsichord Neuqua Valley High School Auditorium, 2360 95th Street, Naperville, IL 60564.

In March 2008, ‘Viols in Our Schools’ partnered with Neuqua Valley High School’s Chamber Strings, the highest level string ensemble at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, IL. Dr. Phillip Serna spent 4 rehearsal sessions working with string students on Baroque style for the March 18th performance of the Telemann Concerto in A-Major (TWV51:A5), Bach’s Sonata No.3 for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord in g-Minor (BWV 1029) and Bach’s Concerto for Harpsichord in d-minor (BWV 1052). Harpsichordist Jason Moy collaborated with ‘Viols in Our Schools’ for the concert. The rehearsal sessions were co-taught by director Richard Bauer and Dr. Phillip Serna and addressed issues including performance practice, performing Baroque music with modern bows, continuo performance techniques for cellists and double bassists, as well as detailed and comprehensive approach to articulation and phrasing. After the March 18th concert, ‘Viols in Our Schools’ was in residency on March 19th demonstrating music for treble, tenor and bass viols, as well as violone.

For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. For more information on Jason Moy, visit http://www.jjmoy.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/ and http://www.musicinst.org/.

Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) - Concerto in A-Major for Viola da Gamba, TWV51:A5 from the 'Viols in Our Schools' Collaborative Concert, March 18, 2008, 8PM

Concerto in A-Major for Viola da Gamba, TWV51:A5

I - Soave, II - Allegro, III - Adagio, IV - Allegro

Dr. Phillip W. Serna, bass viol & Jason Moy, harpsichord

Richard Bauer, director with the Neuqua Valley High School Chamber Strings

Neuqua Valley High School Chamber Strings, Neuqua Valley High School Auditorium, 2360 95th Street, Naperville, IL 60564.

In March 2008, ‘Viols in Our Schools’ partnered with Neuqua Valley High School’s Chamber Strings, the highest level string ensemble at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, IL. Dr. Phillip Serna spent 4 rehearsal sessions working with string students on Baroque style for the March 18th performance of the Telemann Concerto in A-Major (TWV51:A5), Bach’s Sonata No.3 for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord in g-Minor (BWV 1029) and Bach’s Concerto for Harpsichord in d-minor (BWV 1052). Harpsichordist Jason Moy collaborated with ‘Viols in Our Schools’ for the concert. The rehearsal sessions were co-taught by director Richard Bauer and Dr. Phillip Serna and addressed issues including performance practice, performing Baroque music with modern bows, continuo performance techniques for cellists and double bassists, as well as detailed and comprehensive approach to articulation and phrasing. After the March 18th concert, ‘Viols in Our Schools’ was in residency on March 19th demonstrating music for treble, tenor and bass viols, as well as violone.

For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. For more information on Jason Moy, visit http://www.jjmoy.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/ and http://www.musicinst.org/.

Richard Sumarte (15??-after 1630) - Mounsiers Allman, the Manchester Lyra-Viol Manuscript (c1660)

From the October 14, 2007 Chicago Early Music Consort Performance of ‘The Lowest Trees Have Tops - The Music of John Dowland’ featuring Dr. Phillip W. Serna, bass viol. Visit http://www.ChicagoEarlyMusicConsort.org/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Johannes Schenck (1660-1712) - Sonata X in G - Major for 2 Bass Viols from Le Nymphe di Rheno, Op. 8 - VII Minuet

From the April 11th, 2008 ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert in Pasadena, TX featuring Dr. Phillip W. Serna & Pedro Funes, bass viols

For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Johannes Schenck (1660-1712) - Sonata X in G - Major for 2 Bass Viols from Le Nymphe di Rheno, Op. 8 - VI Gavotte

From the April 11th, 2008 ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert in Pasadena, TX featuring Dr. Phillip W. Serna & Pedro Funes, bass viols

For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Johannes Schenck (1660-1712) - Sonata X in G - Major for 2 Bass Viols from Le Nymphe di Rheno, Op. 8 - V Gigue

From the April 11th, 2008 ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert in Pasadena, TX featuring Dr. Phillip W. Serna & Pedro Funes, bass viols

For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Johannes Schenck (1660-1712) - Sonata X in G - Major for 2 Bass Viols from Le Nymphe di Rheno, Op. 8 - IV Sarabande

From the April 11th, 2008 ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert in Pasadena, TX featuring Dr. Phillip W. Serna & Pedro Funes, bass viols

For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Johannes Schenck (1660-1712) - Sonata X in G - Major for 2 Bass Viols from Le Nymphe di Rheno, Op. 8 - III Courante

From the April 11th, 2008 ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert in Pasadena, TX featuring Dr. Phillip W. Serna & Pedro Funes, bass viols

For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Johannes Schenck (1660-1712) - Sonata X in G - Major for 2 Bass Viols from Le Nymphe di Rheno, Op. 8 - II Allemande

From the April 11th, 2008 ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert in Pasadena, TX featuring Dr. Phillip W. Serna & Pedro Funes, bass viols

For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.

Johannes Schenck (1660-1712) - Sonata X in G - Major for 2 Bass Viols from Le Nymphe di Rheno, Op. 8 - I Adagio

Johannes Schenck (1660-1712) - Sonata X in G - Major for 2 Bass Viols from Le Nymphe di Rheno, Op. 8 I Adagio - II Allemande - III Courante - IV Sarabande - V Gigue - VI Gavotte - VII Minuet From the April 11th, 2008 ‘Viols in Our Schools’ Collaborative Concert in Pasadena, TX featuring Dr. Phillip W. Serna & Pedro Funes, bass viols For more information on Phillip W. Serna, visit http://www.phillipwserna.com/. To subscribe to the podcast and for more information on ‘Viols in Our Schools,’ visit http://www.violsinourschools.org/.