Concerts

2018-2019 SEASON

Viola da Gamba Concerto Performance with the Concord Chamber Orchestra – Rudolph Dolmetsch Concertino for Viola da Gamba and Small Orchestra, 1941 & U.S. Premiere of the Carl Friedrich Abel Concerto Violo de Gambo in A major, A9:1A from the Ledenburg Collection
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 7:00PM
New Perspective Senior Living, Brown Deer, WI
Saturday, October 13, 2018 7:00PM
St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Milwaukee, WI

2017-2018 SEASON

Viola da Gamba Concerto Performance with the Lake Michigan Youth Symphony Orchestra – Rudolph Dolmetsch Concertino for Viola da Gamba and Small Orchestra, 1941
Sunday, December 17, 2017 4:00PM
John and Dede Howard Performing Arts Center, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI

Viola da Gamba Concerto Performance with the Adlai E. Stevenson Community Orchestra – Rudolph Dolmetsch Concertino for Viola da Gamba and Small Orchestra, 1941
Saturday, January 20, 2018 3:00PM
Adlai E. Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, IL

2014-2015 SEASON

Northwestern University’s Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music Presents New Comma Baroque with Robert Hasty & the Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra: ‘Baroque – Old & New’ Johann Gottlieb Graun’s Concerto for Violin, Viol & Orchestra in c-minor
Thursday, October 30, 2014 7:30PM
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

2012-2013 SEASON

The Spirit of Gambo Presents a Special Concert for the Students at Valparaiso University
Thursday, September 6, 2012 2:00PM
Duesenberg Recital Hall, Valparaiso University Center for the Arts, Valparaiso, IN

Phillip W. Serna Performs Premiere of  Rudolph Dolmetsch Concertino for Viola da Gamba and Small Orchestra, 1941
Rudoph Dolmetsch Concertino for Viola da Gamba and Small Orchestra, 1941
Friday, October 5, 2012 7:00PM
Ivy Tech College Auditorium Theater, Ivy Tech College, Valparaiso, IN

2011-2012 SEASON

Viols in Our Schools Viol Recital for the Illinois Chamber  Orchestra Collaborative Recital
Friday, November 4, 2011, 7:00PM
Saint Agnes Catholic Church, Springfield, IL
Saturday, November 5, 2011, 7:00PM
Second Presbyterian Church of Bloomington, Bloomington, IL

Viols in Our Schools Collaborative Concert – Adalai E. Stevenson High School Concert – Telemann Concert Suite for Viola da Gamba, Strings & Continuo in D, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:00PM
Adlai E. Stevenson High School Auditorium, Lincolnshire, IL

2010-2011 SEASON

Viols in Our Schools Recital, August 21, 2010, 10:30AM
Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol, Champaign 2010 Downtown Festival of the Arts, Champaign, IL

Viols in Our Schools & Ars Musica Chicago Collaborative Recital, Saturday, October 2, 2010 2:00PM
The People’s Music School, Chicago, IL

Viols in Our Schools Presented by Milwaukee Public Radio – WUWM 89.7FM Lake Effect – Interview and Performance, Tuesday, October 12, 2010 10:00AM
WUWM Studio, Chase Tower, Milwaukee, WI

‘Viols in Our Schools’ Viol Concerto Performance with the Concord Chamber Orchestra – Concert Suite in D-major for Viola da Gamba, Strings & Continuo, TWV55:D18
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 7:00PM
Luther Manor Retirement Home, Milwaukee, WI
Saturday, October 16, 2010 7:30PM
Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wauwatosa, WI

South Suburban College Concert Series – Viols in Our Schools Lecture Recital, Friday, October 22, 2010 12:00PM
South Suburban College, South Holland, IL

2009-2010 SEASON

Viols in Our Schools Lecture Recital, October 2, 2008, 6:45PM
Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol, The Music Connection, Orland Park, IL

Viols in Our Schools Collaborative Concert, December 6, 2008, 7:00PM
Collaborative Performance for the 11th Annual Renaissance Concert Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol & Dana Green, Co-Directors, Naperville North Renaissance Strings,  Naperville North Renaissance Strings Project,Naperville North High School Auditorium, Naperville, IL

Viols in Our Schools Lecture Recital, October 15, 2009, 1:45PM
Music of Schenck, Abel & Telemann, Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol, Northeastern Illinois University Recital Hall, Chicago, IL

Viols in Our Schools Collaborative Concert, October 15, 2009, 7:00PM
Telemann Concerto in A-Major for Viola da Gamba, TWV51:A5, Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol, Dana Green, Director, Naperville North Renaissance Strings Project & Concert Orchestra, Naperville North High School Auditorium, Naperville, IL

Viols in Our Schools Collaborative Concert, December 9, 2009, 7:30PM Telemann Concert Suite in D-major, TWV55:D18
Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol, Dan D’Andrea, Director College of DuPage Chamber Orchestra, McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Viols in Our Schools Recital – The French Connection – The Musical Influence of Versailles Across Northern Europe, 1700-1760, December 10, 2009, 5:00 PM
Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol, St. Norbert College, Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts, De Pere, WI

The Spirit of Gambo – a Chicago Consort of Viols/ Northbrook Symphony ‘Music for 3’ Mini-Concert, February 21, 2010, 3:15PM
Ken Perlow, Russell Wagner & Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Viols, Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL

Viols in Our Schools Lecture Recital, March 26, 2009, 12:00PM
Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol, South Suburban College, South Holland, IL

Viols in Our Schools Collaborative Concert, May 13, 2010, 7:30PM Telemann Concert Suite in D-major, TWV55:D18
Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol, Jessica Fiedorowicz, Director J.C. Mohr High School Orchestra, J.C. Mohr High School Auditorium, South Haven, MI

Viols in Our Schools Collaborative Concert, May 22, 2010, 4:00PM Telemann Concert Suite in D-major, TWV55:D18
Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol, Dr. Lawrence Sisk, Director Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL

2008-2009 SEASON

Viols in Our Schools Collaborative Concert, March 18, 2008, 8PM G.P. Telemann Concerto in A-Major for Viola da Gamba, TWV51:A5, J.S. Bach Sonata No.3 for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord in G-Minor, BWV 1029, J.S. Bach Concerto for Harpsichord in d-minor, BWV 1052
Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol & Jason Moy, Harpsichord, Richard Bauer, Director Neuqua Valley High School Chamber Strings, Neuqua Valley High School Auditorium, Naperville, IL

– Concert generously funded by an Artist-in-Residence-Grant from the Indian Prairie School District 204 –

Viols in Our Schools Collaborative Concert, March 26, 2008, 7:00PM Ignacio Donati Alleluia Haec Dies for Women’s Voices, Violin & Viola da Gamba
Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol & Dana Green, Violin, Naperville North High School Women’s Choir, James Yarbrough, Director, Naperville North High School Auditorium, Naperville, IL

Viols in Our Schools Collaborative Concert, Friday April 11, 2008 2:30PM
Phillip W. Serna & Pedro Funes, Bass Viols, Parkview Intermediate School, Pasadena, TX

Viols in Our Schools Collaborative Concert, May 15, 2008, 7:30PM Telemann Concerto in A-Major for Viola da Gamba, TWV51:A5
Dr. Phillip W. Serna, Bass Viol, Elizabeth Magill, Director, Wheeling High School Chamber Orchestra, Wheeling High School Auditorium, Wheeling, IL