Concert to help start music program at school in Africa

SYCAMORE – Mayfield Congregational Church, 28405 Church Road in Sycamore, will host Joe Jencks and The Conley Trio in concert at 2 p.m. Feb. 4.

Admission is free, however donations are welcome to support the establishment of a music program at the Jane Adeny Memorial School for Girls in Kenya. In the few years the school has been open, it has become a model of excellence in education supported by individuals and organizations in DeKalb County. Contributions will support curriculum development and travel funds for one instructor.

Joe Jencks is an 18-year veteran of the international folk circuit, an award-winning songwriter and celebrated vocalist. He is noted for his unique merging of musical beauty, social consciousness and spiritual exploration.

His newest solo CD, “Poets, Philosophers, Workers & Wanderers” was released in 2017 to critical acclaim and spent several weeks at No. 1 on Sirius XM’s Americana Chart.

The Conley Trio is comprised of Jen Jencks Conley, Ellen Conley Kauzlarich and Nelle Conley. Jen is the music therapist at Northwestern Medicine Hospice DeKalb, as well as the music director of Mayfield Church. Ellen is a stay-at-home mom, and Nelle is a music education major at Augustana College. The three exhibit a tight blend of vocal harmonies as a result of being family and from the many years of happily sharing music together. Performing with The Conley Trio will be Bonnie Anderson, lending her piano talents.

For information, visit mayfieldchurchucc.org.