Music on Maple concerts wrap up season with Relax Your Ears
The Lombard Historical Society presents Relax Your Ears as the final concert of the Music on Maple Concert series on Friday, Aug. 8. The duo will perform a blend of music on the hammered dulcimer, cello, and piano.
Joel Styzens is an award-winning and critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, composer, recording artist, producer, educator, and hearing conservation advocate. Known for his expertise on piano, hammered dulcimer, drums, percussion, and guitar, Styzens has toured nationally and internationally, with appearances on NPR, WGN, Fox News, and in publications like Time Out, The National Music Examiner, and The UK Hearing Times.
In 2006, Styzens experienced a life-altering moment when a sudden, persistent ringing in his ears (tinnitus) ended his career as a professional drummer. This challenging experience led him to discover his voice as a composer. As he recovered, Styzens began crafting his own acoustic music, blending his rhythmic jazz background with the dynamic emotion of classical and world music. The result is a neo-Classical sound that’s both texturally rich and emotionally expressive.
Bring a chair, pack a picnic, stop by Dairy Queen for a sweet treat, and enjoy a Ravinia-style evening of live music at 7 p.m. in the William J. Mueller Gazebo, 23 W. Maple St. in Lombard.
Reservations are suggested via LombardHistory.org. This program was funded in part by the DuPage Community Foundation and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts. For information about hours, membership, and volunteer opportunities, email info@lombardhistory.org or call (630) 629-1885.
About the DuPage Community Foundation
Established in 1986 to raise the quality of life throughout DuPage County, we help area residents and organizations realize their unique charitable goals, provide impactful support to our community’s not-for-profits, and foster key partnerships to address critical issues affecting DuPage County.
About the Illinois Arts Council
The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) was created as a state agency by the Illinois General Assembly in 1965 through legislation sponsored by Senators Paul Simon, Thomas McGloon, and Alan Dixon. The agency is governed by up to twenty-one private citizens chosen for their demonstrated commitment to the arts and appointed by the Governor. Council members serve in a voluntary, non-paid capacity and are charged with developing the state’s public arts policy, fostering quality culturally diverse programs, and approving grants expenditures. A small professional staff with in-depth knowledge of the arts develops and administers the agency’s programs, provides technical assistance, and ensures the responsible and impactful distribution of all funds. Resources to support the Illinois Arts Council are provided by the Governor and General Assembly of Illinois and the National Endowment for the Arts.