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Welcome to ARS NEWS, an e-newsletter for recorder players that has taken the place of our printed quarterly ARS Newsletter. Please make sure to scroll to the bottom to see upcoming virtual recorder classes and events. Enjoy!
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AR Magazine is Available Online and Landing in Mailboxes!
Some highlights for this issue are:
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In FEATURES, former Board member Richard Carbone discovered that "The Man I Love" by Ira and George Gershwin, is no longer in copyright. In this AR, he shares a two-page version arranged for SATB recorders by late recorder player/composer David Goldstein. That two-pager, plus the pdf of the original one-page arrangement in Goldstein’s hand, c.1980s, are both in AR Extras.
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Also in FEATURES, it's a double anniversary year for recorder luminary Frans Brüggen (1934-2014). Recorder professional/educator Cléa Galhano collected and introduced memories from musicians all over the world whose lives and music were profoundly influenced by the "Recorder Player of the [20th] Century."
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In LEARN, recorder professional/educator Michael Lynn shares music by Marin Marais, originally for flutes but adapted by Lynn using typical 18th-century practices. His article explains how to play this music, as does his informational video on YouTube about this previously unknown set of works--and he plays the two duets with recorder player David Dyer. This issue's cover is Lynn's photo of the manuscript.
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Have you been listening to the sound clips on the ARS YouTube channel of music reviewed by Victor Eijkhout in recent CRITIQUE magazine departments? Some of Eijkhout's reviews have accompanying sound files, with the music scrolling behind the sound, so you can hear it on YouTube before purchasing. This issue's reviews by Victor are mostly of music "for the birds."
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The Members' Library Edition for this issue is called Two Tenors Talk, a very approachable duet sponsored and commissioned by ARS member Catherine Roha. Music Editor Glen Shannon describes it this way: "A pair of equal recorders have an easy but meaningful chat in this clever duo for players of all skill levels, written especially for the ARS."
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ARS Hires New Managing Editor
The ARS hiring committee interviewed many excellent candidates, and chose someone with highly relevant experience as well as excellent recorder bona fides. The new hire will replace longtime AR Editor Gail Nickless, who will be much missed for her encyclopedic knowledge of all things ARS. Read all about it in your copy of AR Magazine or online in the AR archive (requires login). A news item will appear on the ARS homepage after members have had the chance to see the magazine article.
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March is Play-the-Recorder Month
Play-the-Recorder Day is March 16
Our annual recorder-centric month is nearly upon us! The goal of PtRM is to play with others during March, and especially on Play-the-Recorder Day, March 16. Want to be with other recorder players but don't have any near you (or just don't want to leave the house)? Get info and sign up for the ARS Zoom PtRD webinar event here for the opportunity meet the composer of the Play-the-Recorder piece een mentaliteit -- and join in a play-along of the piece.
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ARS Election Approaching
It will soon be time to choose candidates for the Board of Directors. Members will receive an email on April 1 -- the 85th birthday of ARS! The email will contain a unique link for each member so they can vote securely. The election is open until June 1. Please be sure we have your current email address by checking your member profile. (Members without email addresses on file will receive a mailed paper ballot.)
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Summer Workshops On the Horizon
If you want to jump-start your playing and meet other recorder players, a summer workshop is a great way to accomplish both. Our Spring (March 1) issue of American Recorder magazine includes all the details. Our Workshops & Festivals 2024 page features our partner members and advertisers.
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Checking in with Chapters, Consorts, and Recorder Orchestras | |
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Inland Recorder Society Plays for Elementary Students in Moreno Valley, CA
A chilly morning for a concert didn't faze the intrepid chapter, or the young and appreciative audience, for that matter.
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Seattle Chapter Sponsors Junior Recorder Ensemble
Starting in April, Seattle Recorder Society will sponsor a four-session beginning recorder program for 9-13 year-olds, called the Junior Recorder Ensemble of Puget Sound (JREPS). The class will be taught by SRS member Nancy Gorbman, who led a similar group last summer on Vancouver Island.
Click to read more
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Chapter Grant Application Period Open
Chapters and Recorder Orchestras with more than 10 ARS members may apply for a grant. The goal of the grant is to increase membership for the group, and ideally, ARS as well.
Click to read more
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ARS Chapter Representative Roundtable Dates for 2023/24
The Member Benefits Committee has set the Chapter Rep Round Table schedule for the upcoming year. The dates are on the ARS homepage Events Calendar. All times are 2:00pm - 3:30pm Eastern time.
- March 2, 2024
- June 1, 2024
If you have a topic suggestion or haven’t been receiving announcements about the roundtables, please contact Phil Hollar.
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ARS offers a webpage with all the chapters offering virtual meetings. There are several chapters with a worldwide membership, led by world-class music directors, thanks to the wonders of Zoom.
(Is your group offering virtual meetings but not on the list? Email us!)
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A Brief Reminder of ARS Scholarship & Grant Deadlines
Weekend Workshops Apply four weeks before funding is needed. Virtual events are also eligible for funding from Grants and Scholarships, as long as the amounts do not exceed stated limits.
Chapter and Recorder Orchestra Grants These grants are awarded to Chapters or Recorder Orchestras with 10 or more ARS members to supplement membership-enhancing programs. Deadline: May 15, with funds to be used after September 1
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grant Any chapter, recorder orchestra, or consort may apply. Partner Workshops and Businesses are also eligible. Apply anytime.
Workshop Scholarships Any member who needs financial assistance to attend an in-person or online weekend or week-long workshop may apply for this scholarship. Deadline for week-long workshops: May 15
Traveling Teacher Program Recorder communities without a recorder teacher in their area may apply for a grant to cover a professional teacher's traveling costs. Deadline: May 1, to be used after September 1
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Want to Share Your News?
The deadline for this e-newsletter is the 20th of each month. To submit your news using an online form, please go to https://americanrecorder.org/newsform. You may also email an article and photos. We love to hear stories of how the recorder community is still going strong. Send any of the types of news items you have seen in the paper newsletter or past ARS NEWS emails. Digital photos are welcome, as are digital videos for YouTube (DropBox or Google Drive suggested). Send your articles/photos to newsletter@americanrecorder.org.
Want to Share Your Upcoming Events?
Virtual events can be publicized by emailing Jennifer Carpenter. In-person events can be publicized using our online Events Calendar (only ARS members may submit). Event info will appear in the calendar on the ARS homepage.
The deadline for ARS NEWS (this publication) is the 20th of the month. Send news to Susan Burns and event information to Jennifer Carpenter. ARS NEWS is emailed the last Tuesday of every month, with occasional exceptions.
Newsletter editors and publicity officers for Chapters, Consorts & Recorder Orchestras should make sure that your regular communications like e-newsletters are sent to the ARS office.
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ARS 2nd-Level Class: Lost...And Found!
for BOTH sets of fingerings with
Greta Haug-Hryciw
"Lost... and Found": Finding Your Way Back in the Music In this series we will practice ways for you to find your way back if you lose your place while playing with others. We’ll listen carefully to the music and learn to understand what is heard – in your own part as well as in the others. Bring your pencil (or stylus) and be ready to mark up a copy of the music that you can refer to later for future repertoire, whether playing online or in person. For both C and F recorder fingerings.
March 19 at 7 PM, ET; March 23rd at 2 PM, ET; March 26th at 7 PM, ET; March 30th at 2 PM, ET
*2nd-Level Classes are free but only open to ARS Members.
Check HERE for more information and to register.
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ARS Beginners' Level Class for Alto Recorder with Susan Richter
If you have never played recorder before, or if it has been eons ago since you have played, this is the course for you! Build a solid foundation for learning alto recorder through this 4-part beginners’ course. Recorder player/teacher Susan Richter will cover basics such as hand and finger position, tonguing, and tone, and instill good habits for continuing to learn on your own or with a teacher. All ages are welcome, but children should be joined by an adult during the classes.
April 2nd, 4th, 9th, and 11th at 5 PM, ET
*Beginner's Classes are free and open to everyone.
Click HERE for more information and to register.
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Multiple Class Options
with Anne Timberlake
1) Hemiolas... and why you care!
Wednesday, Mar 6 at 7 PM, CT
Hemiolas are everywhere! But what are they, again? How do we find them? And most importantly, what are our responsibilities, as musicians and recorder players, when we come across them? In this live, one-hour Zoom webinar, we’ll learn the essential functions of a hemiola, as well as where to look for them, how to spot them in the wild, and how to make them work for you!
To register, visit my website and complete the purchase process.
Webinar fee: $20
2) Faster Fingers Short Course!
Tuesdays: April 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 3:45-4:45, CT
It’s easy to want to increase your finger speed, but difficult to know how to actually achieve it. In this live, four-week, small-group Zoom short course we’ll lay the foundations you need to build faster fingers over time. What does faster playing require of you and how can you work toward it? We’ll answer these questions and more. We’ll also complete weekly homework assignments, helping you develop habits of effective practice.
Register here!
Course Fee: $99
If you have questions or you prefer to pay offline, please contact me at anne@annetimberlake.com
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Scottish Fiddle Tunes Workshops
with Debby Greenblatt
Tues, March 12, 7 PM, CT
Wed, March 13, 10 AM, CT
Fri, March 15, 7 PM, CT
Different tunes will be played at each session.
We will read, play, and discuss various survival skills for these charming pieces. A treble clef version of the sheet music for the tunes being played will be displayed on the screen during the workshop.
There is limited enrollment, and pre-registration is required. The cost for each workshop is $10. The cost of each optional book is $15 (includes shipping if ordered with workshop registration).
For more information, and to register:
https://greenblattandseay.com/workshops_scottish.shtml
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NAVRS presents their March Playing Meeting
with Annete Bauer
When: Saturday, March 23, 2:00 - 3:30 PM, EDT
Cost: NAVRS Membership is $20 and each playing session is $15; membership is not required for your first meeting but there is a charge of $15.
Spring is in the Air - March’s playing meeting on March 23rd is all about springtime. Coinciding closely with the beginning of the meteorological spring and the equinox in the Northern hemisphere, I have selected music from across the centuries that celebrate the season of spring, the return of longer days, bird song, and the reawakening of nature… “Spring is in the air!”
For more information and to register, visit the NAVRS website.
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