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Welcome to ARS NEWS, an e-newsletter for recorder players. Please make sure to scroll to the bottom to see upcoming virtual recorder classes and events. Enjoy!
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How to Spot an Instrument Sale Scam on Social Media
There are many scammers who claim to be selling recorders on Facebook, offering photos of legitimate items that have either already sold or aren't for sale at all. Here are some tips to spot a scammer.
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Focus on a Member Benefit: How to Find an ARS Group Near You
Being able to find a local chapter, consort, or recorder orchestra is an important way to connect with other players. Here is a step-by-step guide. (If there's no group in your area, maybe you could start one!)
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ARS Legacy Circle
The ARS has over a dozen committed members who have joined the Legacy Circle, meaning they have included ARS in their estate plans. Your bequest will ensure security for the future of ARS, benefiting generations to come. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our Legacy Circle webpage.
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ARS Welcomes New Members Who Joined in June
Vanessa Bittner, NY
Leah B-Rabinovich, Netherlands
Gaylene Engelbrecht, IL
L. Jill Hans, PA
David Hartman, IL
Terry Keevil, MA
Mona Mann, IL
Elie McAfee-Hahn, VT
Mary McCall, ON, Canada
PJ Mintz, NY
Michael Moore
Adelita Orefice, CT
Chris Popperwell, CA
Sharon Purves, AL
Denise Richert, NJ
Sharon Rowland, MD
Jeanne Rubbo, MN
Anna Smith, MA
Sally Snyder, IL
Peter Stack, CA
Nicole Williams, TX
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In Case You Missed It: ARS Election Results Announced
The ARS Election period ended June 1, 2024 and the candidates will begin their elected terms on the ARS Board of Directors as of September 1, 2024:
Peter Faber (incumbent)
Virginia Felton (incumbent)
Eric Haas (incumbent)
Gwyn Roberts
Barbara Stark (current appointee)
Congratulations to our newly elected and re-elected Board members!
Read more about the candidates on the ARS Election webpage
See a list of past Board members here
See a list of the current Board members here.
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West Suburban Early Music Society Remembers Darleen Kay
Darleen was a stalwart member of the chapter and a talented multi-instrumentalist and composer. Chapter members donated to the ARS in her honor.
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Colibri, a New Work for Large Ensemble, Performed by the Berlin Recorder Orchestra (BBO)
Berliner Blockflöten Orchester (Berlin Recorder Orchestra, BBO) announces the release of its newest video, "Colibri" (Hummingbird). Perhaps the most well-known work by Eugene Magalif (born 1957), the work was originally for silver flute in various groupings ranging from flute and piano to flute/piccolo and chamber orchestras. It was arranged for BBO by its director Simon Borutzki. The video was recorded on June 9th of this year, just before their summer concert.
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ARS offers a webpage with all the chapters offering virtual/hybrid 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 Workshop Scholarships 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.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grants Any chapter, recorder orchestra, or consort may apply. Partner Workshops and Businesses are also eligible. Apply anytime.
Professional Development Grants: Any recorder professional, meeting certain criteria, may apply to ARS for support of their professional development pursuits. Primarily funding the ARS Recorder Residency at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, applications for other venues will be considered. Deadline: September 15 of the year preceding the proposed residency or project.
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ARS Beginners' Level Class for Alto Recorder
with Jody Miller
Build a solid foundation for learning alto recorder through this 4-part beginners’ course. Recorder player/teacher Jody Miller 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.
August 6th, 8th, 13th, and 15th at 6 PM, ET
*Beginner's Classes are free and open to everyone. If the class is full, please utilize the waitlist.
For more information and to register, click HERE.
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Mozart's Family Duets
with Debby Greenblatt
Tuesday, August 13, 7 PM, CT
Wednesday, August 14, 10 AM, CT
Friday, August 15, 7 PM, CT
Different tunes will be played at each session.
The “Mozart Family Duets” collection features 38 pieces by three generations of the Mozart family: Leopold Mozart (1719 - 1787), his son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791), and his son, Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart (1791 - 1844).
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_mozart_family.shtml
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Webinar Season Pass 2024-25
with Anne Timberlake
Attend all six of this season’s Wednesday Webinars at a special price! Includes automatic registration for webinars on August 28, October 9, November 20, January 15, March 12, and April 30!
All webinars take place via Zoom on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM US CT
To register, visit my website!
Questions? Prefer to pay offline? Contact me at anne@annetimberlake.com
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Practice Pitfalls. 8/28/24
En Français: Secrets of French Style. 10/9/24
Dealing with Difficult Notes. 11/20/24
Super Sopraninos! 1/15/25
Divide and Conquer: A Diminution Primer. 3/12/25
Scale Secrets. 4/30/25
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North American Virtual Recorder Society presents their August Playing Meeting
with Early Music Guild of Oregon
When: Saturday, August 24, 2 - 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.
Time of Transition - Music of the 15th Century: Featured will be music from the transitional styles of the late Middle Ages to the Early Renaissance by composers such as Robert Morton, Guillaume Du Fay, Pierre Fontaine, Giles Binchois, Johannes Ockeghem and more. We will discuss the music, the composers, and the participants will play the selections along with us in real time on a variety of period instruments.
For more information and to register, visit the NAVRS website.
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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 Event Calendar submission form (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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