| The Chicago Chapter of the ARS proudly announces the winners of the 10th Biennial Recorder Composition Contest, 2007! This year's contest called for compositions for recorder quartets, for any combination of recorder sizes. Two (2!) 1st Prizes!!! Jean Boisvert, of Montreal, Quebec, for "Berceuse-fantasie" Glen Shannon of El Cerrito, CA, for "French Sweets" 3rd Prize! Anthony St. Pierre of Toronto, Ontario, for "La Folia a 4" Honorable Mention! Michael Karasis of Woodstock, IL, for "Philosopher and the Jester" |
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| The winners and the judges, from left to right: Glen Shannon (1st Prize Winner), Roger Cunningham, Lisette Kielson, Shirley Cunningham, Ellie Hansen and Jean Boisvert (1st Prize Winner). Head judge Lisette, along with Ellie, Shirley and Roger, played through all contest entries and decided on the four winning pieces presented at the Chicago ARS April meeting. |
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| NEWS FLASH! Now Available! The Chicago Chapter ARS is delighted to announce the availability of a new CD commemorating the 20th anniversary of our Composition Contest!! Click here for more information on the CD and how to order! | ||||||||||