The Carthage Chamber Music Series kicks off the 2011-12 season with a concert by the internationally known ensemble Toronto Consort. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, in the A. F. Siebert Chapel. A free pre-concert lecture will be given at 2 p.m. in the H. F. Johnson Recital Hall.

Recognized for excellence in performing medieval, renaissance and early baroque music, the Toronto Consort brings alive the glorious music of earlier times. Its members include both singers and instrumentalists (lute, recorder, guitar, flute, early keyboards and percussion). The group often works in collaboration with actors, dancers and other visual artists to produce concerts that have dramatic as well as musical appeal.

Tickets cost $10, $8 for students and senior citizens. A season pass is $20, $16 for students and senior citizens. No reservations are required. Tickets will be available at the door. For ticket information, call (262) 551-5859.

Carthage faculty receive two complimentary season passes. Carthage students receive one complimentary season pass, which can be picked up at JAC 211.

Read more about the Toronto Consort.