October 2010 In This Issue Rush Hour Encores: Line-up Announced! Introducing Rush Hour's Fall Team Community Partner Spotlight: 98.7 WFMT Recommendations from the Artistic Director Support Us Please help us keep Rush Hour free and accessible to all by making a tax-deductible contribution today. Thank you! Quick Links About Us Blog Rush Hour Conversations Connect with Rush Hour Access Rush Hour Rush Hour Encores: 2010 Line-up Announced! "Rush Hour Encores" is launching in just 12 days at the Mayne Stage in Rogers Park, presented by WFMT 98.7 FM. Starting this month, your favorite Rush Hour artists will be performing encores of this summer's Rush Hour programs - plus additional chamber music favorites - one Sunday each month from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Experience the concerts again in person, or listen in as the concerts are broadcast live on WFMT 98.7 FM and streaming online. October 24 Encore artist from Rush Hour's August 10 program: Join Irish soprano Maire O'Brien and pianist Mark Riggleman for a Sunday morning song recital with an Irish flavor. The program will include four settings of William Butler Yeats (by Ben Moore, Thomas Dunhill and Muriel Herbert) and songs of Victor Herbert, Richard Strauss, Edouard Lippé, Alfred G. Robyn, Fernando Obradors, and Sergei Rachmaninoff. November 28 Encore of Rush Hour's July 27th program: Cellist Brant Taylor and pianist Kuang-Hao Huang thrilled 600 audience members this summer with Frédéric Chopin's Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, Op. 65 - don't miss this chance to hear it again. December 19 Encore of Rush Hour's June 29th program: Fifth House Ensemble received a standing ovation at Rush Hour this summer after their performance of young American composer Kevin Puts' Quintet for Piano and Strings ("The Red Snapper"). Tickets are $10 and can be purchased directly from Mayne Stage or at the door. Rush Hour looks forward to sharing this great music again with you! Introducing Rush Hour's Fall Team 2010 marks the fifth year of our internship program, which gives college students hands-on participation in and education on the operations of Rush Hour. We have been fortunate to have had stellar teams of young people with a passion for live music and community building with us each year, thanks to generous funding from the James S. Kemper Foundation. 2009 summer intern Eliza Warren enjoyed her experience with Rush Hour so much that she joined us as an intern again this summer - and has now joined the staff permanently as Rush Hour's Marketing & Development Associate. Also joining us in the office this fall are two very talented fall interns, who are bringing in their fresh perspectives from their universities at opposite ends of the city. In the spirit of our "bullet point" artist bios, here is a brief introduction to this team: Eliza Warren A recent graduate of Smith College in Northampton, MA, where she received a degree in Sociology Served as Musical Director/President of the Smith College Noteables, an all-female a cappella group, as well as a member of Smith's Gold Key Society of tour guides Enjoys photography, traveling, arranging music, and being in her hometown of Portland, ME "I wanted to get involved with Rush Hour because it seemed like an organization that really puts its audience first. You don't have to be a classical music buff to go and enjoy a Rush Hour concert and every time I see a new concert or meet a new artist, I feel like I have learned something and experienced music in a way I never have before." Emily Barth, Northwestern University '12 A current junior at Northwestern University in Evanston, pursuing a music performance degree Performs with various university ensembles and theatre productions on campus, is a member of the horn studio under Gail Williams, and is an active member at the Sheil Catholic Center on campus Enjoys volunteering, drawing and painting, playing sports, being with her family in Texas, and, of course, practicing her French horn "I saw Rush Hour as a great opportunity to support the Chicago community and the rising young musicians this great city fosters. I love being a part of Rush Hour so I can share my love of classical music with the masses." Lloyd Lee, University of Chicago '11 A fourth-year at the University of Chicago majoring in Political Science with a minor in Music, he is currently working on his thesis comparing the use of the Internet by grassroots political campaigns in the U.S. and South Korea Has studied the clarinet for ten years, and continues to be involved with the music scene at the U of C; also has worked with other non-profits in Chicago and in his hometown of Austin, Texas His days are currently consumed by further developing his photographic style, listening to Wagner overtures, and awaiting the season finale of Mad Men "Rush Hour provides a great opportunity for busy Chicagoans to enjoy fantastic classical music in a wonderful venue for free. When I saw the programming for the first time I was blown away. I hope I can contribute to Rush Hour's success and help increase the younger audience." - Julie Hutchison Managing Director Community Partner Spotlight: WFMT June 2010 marked the beginning of a dynamic partnership between Rush Hour and 98.7 WFMT, as the station began live broadcasts of Rush Hour's summer season; the partnership continues this fall with the Mayne Stage "Rush Hour Encores" series. WFMT is a Chicago landmark: since 1951, the station has provided classical music and fine arts programming to Chicago. In recent years, they have expanded their reach to listeners around the world via syndication and online streaming. WFMT is known for its dedication to live broadcasts, and Rush Hour is delighted to join the station's storied history as a creative partner. Through this collaboration, Rush Hour is bringing its great music for busy lives to hundreds of thousands of listeners in Chicago and beyond. Rush Hour hopes you'll continue to listen in! To view a complete list of Rush Hour's community partners, visit our sponsor page. Recommendations from the Artistic Director The colors inside concert halls in the coming weeks promise to be just as rich as the splendor outdoors. Below are several recommendations which are sure to delight: The Chicago Chamber Musicians Sunday, October 24 7:30 p.m. Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Evanston and Monday, October 25 Harris Theatre for Music and Dance, Chicago Tickets start at $20 ($10 for students) The Chicago Chamber Musicians showcase their ensemble artists in "The Complete CCM," October's series of subscription concerts. Brass, woodwinds, and a piano quintet are featured in selections by Dahl, Mozart, and Franck.  University of Chicago celebrates the 200th anniversary of Robert Schumann's birth Saturday, November 6 2 p.m. Fulton Recital Hall, 1010 E. 59th Free admission Hear collaborations between faculty and students from the University of Chicago as they continue the celebration of Schumann's 200th birthday year. Quintet Attacca Friday, November 12 8:00 p.m. DePaul University Concert Hall Free admission Join Quintet Attacca as they perform for the New Music DePaul series featuring works by David Smooke, Ligeti, Anderson, and Carl Schimmel. Fifth House Ensemble Wednesday, November 17 8:00 p.m. Mayne Stage Tickets: $20 Fifth House Ensemble presents their first subscription concert of the fall season, "The Weaver's Tale: of the fearless boy and the loveless girl." Based on Grimm's fairytales, "The Weaver's Tales" is designed to be a multimedia experience incorporating music, storytelling, physical theatre and fashion design. - Deborah Sobol Artistic Director