Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles have continued to virtually make music throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. This online event will show off some of the ensemble’s talented musicians with some recorded Ghosts of Christmas past, and some live performances and will include treats from Bach, Bernstein, the Muppet Show and the holiday favorite “Sleigh Ride”. Join Lakeside Pride in a digital winter … Read More
Queer as Polka: Lakeside Pride plays a new tune
Kaitlyn Hollysmith has added the “oom-pah-pah” rhythm to the many styles and sounds Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles plays through the new ensemble Queer as Polka. Hollysmith was born and raised in Long Grove, Illinois. In fourth grade, she picked up the trumpet to play in the school band and she stuck with it all through high school. She recalled she … Read More