

Elmhurst College Jazz Festival’s 50th Anniversary
Any time that Elmhurst College holds its nationally-recognized Jazz Festival, it’s a major event on the musical scene. But the 2017 Festival—held this past February 23 through 26—was especially noteworthy (pun entirely intended). It was the Festival’s 50th...Chris Siebold: Lessons This Guitar Virtuoso Learned
The versatile, Chicago-based musician reflects on his Elmhurst College days, and how the Gretsch Foundation helped him grow as a student, teacher, and professional musician. By Ron Denny Chris Siebold is one of the most versatile musicians working in the business...
A Special Day: Fred Gretsch Receives Honorary Degree From Elmhurst College
Saturday, May 28 was a red-letter day for Fred W. Gretsch. The fourth-generation leader of the Gretsch family business was presented with an honorary Doctor of Music degree from suburban Chicago’s Elmhurst College at the school’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Bedecked...