Member Profile: Cathe Morse

CATHE MORSE's formal music training includes tenures at Boston Conservatory of Music, University of Denver and Eastern Illinois University. She directed youth handbells in Oregon for 6 years before moving to Illinois to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Cathe teaches several subjects to 5th through 8th grades and is excited to be ringing with Chicago Bronze. She lives in Gurnee.

Introducing: Interim Director Scott Laudick

After 5 years as the Chicago Bronze Music Director, Phil Roberts stepped down at the start of 2010. Phil helped Chicago Bronze enormously during his tenure, and we would like to thank him for his dedication to the art of handbell ringing.

Chicago Bronze will be holding auditions for the Music Director position in August 2010. If you or someone you know would be interested in this musically challenging and rewarding position, please contact us.

Chicago Bronze is pleased to announce that Scott Laudick has joined us as Interim Director.
Scott lives in Lake in the Hills, Illinois with his wife and two sons. He has a music education degree with a vocal emphasis and taught general music to grades 1-5 for four years. He has directed children’s choirs and music theater productions as well as church choirs. Additionally, he has played keyboard in rock bands and has learned how to play guitar.
Scott is excited to be the interim director for the Chicago Bronze. This is Scott’s first experience with a bell choir and he is excited to be involved with such a high caliber ensemble.
In his spare time, Scott enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his wife, and playing with his kids.

Warming up in Wayne

Getting ready for tonight's concert- in another room! We'll have to
wait until the sanctuary is free, then set up again, test the balance
again. Expect a big crowd tonight.

Programs through the Years

Last night Phil made a collage by setting out all our concert programs from over the last 5 years. The big jump in design was when we retained the services of Anna Pugsley Graphic Design. Anna's both a great design artist and a great bell ringer.

If you haven't already gotten a copy of Anna's latest work, get one at a Chicago Bronze concert this weekend.

ELA Library

Warming up at ELA Library in Lake Zurich...

Don't come unless you've made a reservation. The library has already
promised every seat.

Warming up at Friendship Village

"Second City Sounds" are here

We got the box of CDs yesterday, and they look great. Big thanks to everyone who pre-ordered a CD; they will be shipped as soon as possible.

Be sure to join us for our the CD debut at our concert this coming Saturday at Friendship Village in Schaumburg.