Upcoming Performances
Grainger & Nielsen
7pm, Thursday, June 7, 2018
Sulzer Public Library
4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Each underrated composers of the 20th century, Percy Grainger and Carl Nielsen were also the most well-known composers from their respective homelands. Lake Effect Clarinet Quartet plays arrangements of works originally composed by each, including such Grainger favorites as Molly on the Shore and Shepherd's Hey, as well as an exciting new arrangement of Nielsen's 4th String Quartet.
7pm, Thursday, June 7, 2018
Sulzer Public Library
4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Each underrated composers of the 20th century, Percy Grainger and Carl Nielsen were also the most well-known composers from their respective homelands. Lake Effect Clarinet Quartet plays arrangements of works originally composed by each, including such Grainger favorites as Molly on the Shore and Shepherd's Hey, as well as an exciting new arrangement of Nielsen's 4th String Quartet.
Past Events
Christmas Spectacular!
7pm, Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Sulzer Public Library
4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Lake Effect is pleased to present a tongue-in-cheek holiday program for kids from 1 to 92! Featuring the 3rd Annual KAZOO-IT-YOURSELF Hallelujah Chorus (Kazoos provided) LECQ's holiday concert includes NEW works from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, a NEW arrangement of Mele Kalikimaka, Sleigh Ride, music from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and much more!
Join us following the performance for a Santa-approved milk and cookies reception!
7pm, Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Sulzer Public Library
4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Lake Effect is pleased to present a tongue-in-cheek holiday program for kids from 1 to 92! Featuring the 3rd Annual KAZOO-IT-YOURSELF Hallelujah Chorus (Kazoos provided) LECQ's holiday concert includes NEW works from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, a NEW arrangement of Mele Kalikimaka, Sleigh Ride, music from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and much more!
Join us following the performance for a Santa-approved milk and cookies reception!
LECQ presents Hannau and Miesner
November, 17, 2017, 7pm
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
1218 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
$10 Admission
Purchase tickets here!
After a busy summer performing at Clarinetfest, and a residency at the Avaloch Farm Music Institute, and a we're excited to perform a Homecoming concert for you, featuring the world premiere of a newly commissioned work from Chicago composer, Jonathan Hannau!
November, 17, 2017, 7pm
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
1218 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
$10 Admission
Purchase tickets here!
After a busy summer performing at Clarinetfest, and a residency at the Avaloch Farm Music Institute, and a we're excited to perform a Homecoming concert for you, featuring the world premiere of a newly commissioned work from Chicago composer, Jonathan Hannau!
Choose Chicago
International Greeter Day
Saturday, September 9, 2017, 10-11:30am, 1-2:30pm
Millennium Park - Chase Promenade - Family Fun Tent
Join LECQ for some of our favorite music from Schubert, Mendelssohn, Grainger, and much more!
International Greeter Day
Saturday, September 9, 2017, 10-11:30am, 1-2:30pm
Millennium Park - Chase Promenade - Family Fun Tent
Join LECQ for some of our favorite music from Schubert, Mendelssohn, Grainger, and much more!
Old Fashioned Cake Walk
Sunday August 13, 2017, 3pm
Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church
4511 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Admission: $5
Purchase tickets here!
Join Lake Effect for a family-friendly afternoon of fun, featuring an old-fashioned cake walk (essentially musical chairs with a cake as a reward!), a short concert, and lemonade and delectable baked goods for sale. All proceeds will help fund our trip to the Avaloch Farm Music Institute.
Sunday August 13, 2017, 3pm
Ravenswood Fellowship United Methodist Church
4511 N Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Admission: $5
Purchase tickets here!
Join Lake Effect for a family-friendly afternoon of fun, featuring an old-fashioned cake walk (essentially musical chairs with a cake as a reward!), a short concert, and lemonade and delectable baked goods for sale. All proceeds will help fund our trip to the Avaloch Farm Music Institute.
LECQ at Clarinetfest!
QUARTET PERFORMANCE
Thursday, July 27, 2017, 3:30pm
Sun & Surf Room
MEET THE QUARTET
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 11am
Vandoren Booth, Universal Ballroom (Exhibitior room)
Arrangements will be available for purchase. Free posters!
Doubletree Hotel by Hilton
5780 Major Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
Click here for more information
Hey! Are YOU going to Clarinetfest? With FOUR days of clarinet you'd better bet we are! Join us Thursday afternoon for a performance of our favorite works of Mendelssohn, Schubert, and Grainger from EM Publishing.
QUARTET PERFORMANCE
Thursday, July 27, 2017, 3:30pm
Sun & Surf Room
MEET THE QUARTET
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 11am
Vandoren Booth, Universal Ballroom (Exhibitior room)
Arrangements will be available for purchase. Free posters!
Doubletree Hotel by Hilton
5780 Major Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819
Click here for more information
Hey! Are YOU going to Clarinetfest? With FOUR days of clarinet you'd better bet we are! Join us Thursday afternoon for a performance of our favorite works of Mendelssohn, Schubert, and Grainger from EM Publishing.
Chicago Clarinet Symposium: Lake Effect Re-Arranged.
Friday, May 12, 2017, 4:45pm
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N St. Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
$15 per Masterclass/Concert, or $65 for the day (click here for more information)
Join Lake Effect for a fun and informative clinic/performance on arranging and ensemble performance for the classically trained but not house-broken clarinet quartet.
Friday, May 12, 2017, 4:45pm
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 N St. Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
$15 per Masterclass/Concert, or $65 for the day (click here for more information)
Join Lake Effect for a fun and informative clinic/performance on arranging and ensemble performance for the classically trained but not house-broken clarinet quartet.
Schubertiade
Thursday, April 13, 2017, 7pm
Sulzer Public Library
4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
$5 suggested donation
Join us for a delightful evening of all Schubert at the Sulzer Public Library! Featuring favorite lieder, piano works, and string quartets re-imagined by Erin Miesner, including Die Forelle, Der Tod und das Mädchen, An Sylvia, and much more!
Thursday, April 13, 2017, 7pm
Sulzer Public Library
4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
$5 suggested donation
Join us for a delightful evening of all Schubert at the Sulzer Public Library! Featuring favorite lieder, piano works, and string quartets re-imagined by Erin Miesner, including Die Forelle, Der Tod und das Mädchen, An Sylvia, and much more!