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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 some upcoming classes and events happening in the recorder world. Enjoy!
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ARS Recorder Relay Concert shines at the Boston Early Music Festival
Featuring many talented recorder players of all ages, the ARS Recorder Relay took place on Friday, June 9 and was followed by an awards reception in honor of Cléa Galhano and Nina Stern -- with a surprise guest in attendance.
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ARS Scholarships & Grants Committee Approves a Bumper Crop of Applications
The committee received more applicants in 2023 than it has in the last six years, and was delighted to help aspiring recorder players to attend several of the many excellent summer workshops offered around the country. Also, the first President's Scholarship has been awarded after a Covid hiatus.
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After Ten Years With No Increase, ARS Membership Dues Will Go Up By $5 on September 1
The ARS is announcing an incremental increase of $5 in membership dues, beginning Sept 1. For the past ten years, the membership fee has stayed the same at $50 a year for most individual memberships. We have been fortunate to enjoy a relatively long period of very low inflation. But in 2020 and 2021, inflation climbed above 5% for the first time in years. To keep up with rising costs the ARS faces in publishing the magazine, mailing costs, insurance, employee cost of living increases and many other expenses, the ARS Executive Committee has decided that a modest fee increase is warranted. Members who receive renewal notices before September 1 will be able to renew at the old rate. Half-price membership for new people will continue. If the membership fee is a financial hardship for you, please contact Administrative Director Susan Burns and she may be able to help.
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How to Submit an Event to the ARS Calendar
Getting the word out about workshops, concerts, and events is a valuable member benefit. Here is a step-by-step guide to getting your recorder-related event publicized on the ARS homepage.
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Focus on a Member Benefit: Personal Study Program
The American Recorder Society Personal Study Program provides recorder players with a structured program in technique, musicianship and performance repertoire. With significant contributions from recorder and other music teachers, it has been developed and revised by members of the ARS Education Committee as one approach to practicing recorder for skill improvement.
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In Memoriam
The ARS community has lost two longtime members: Eiji Miki of Salem NH, an ARS member since 1982; and Hillyer Rudisill III of Daniel Island SC, a member since 2001. Both were "MLE Angels" who sponsored ARS Members' Library Edition music publications.
Read about Eiji Miki
Read about Hillyer Rudisill III
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In Case You Missed It...
(or scroll down for more news and events)
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One of the early music world's most beloved resources is closing its doors after June 30, 2023. For 34 years, PRB Productions, run by husband-and-wife team Peter Ballinger and Leslie Gold, has issued finely edited and beautifully printed editions of music for the recorder, viol, and assorted other instruments from their home in Albany, California.
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Nominating Task Force Finalizing New Board Candidate List
The Board Nominating Task Force, consisting of ARS Vice-President Jody Miller, former Board member Barb Prescott, and Administrative Director Susan Burns, is looking to fill Board vacancies for 2024. They are assembling a list of passionate and hard-working recorder players who have skills to help further the mission of the American Recorder Society.
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Achievement Award Nominations Sought
Members are invited to make nominations for the ARS Distinguished Achievement Award.
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Open Recorder Days Amsterdam (ORDA) Returns in July 2023
Every two years, recorder players from all over the world come together for the Open Recorder Days in Amsterdam (ORDA). After a lapse due to COVID-19, ORDA will host its sixth edition. In July, ORDA is the place to be, for recorder players all over the world. A group led by ARS member Sarah Cantor will perform a piece by Melika Fitzhugh.
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NJ Young Recorder Players Perform at Boston Early Music Festival
The RecorderKids Program, part of ARS chapter Montclair Early Music (NJ), prepared students to perform at the Recorder Relay concert.
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ARS Group Representative Roundtable Held in May
The ARS Membership Committee held the last roundtable before most chapters ended their sessions for the summer last month. Twelve representatives from chapters/consorts nationwide joined the Zoom session on methods for increasing membership and sustaining interest.
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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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Thinking of Attending a Summer Workshop? Look for our Workshop and Festival Roundup in the Spring Issue of American Recorder magazine, published on March 1. Please also see our advertisers and Partner members' workshop/festival information on the Workshops & Festivals 2023 webpage.
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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.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grant: Any chapter, recorder orchestra, or consort may apply. Partner Workshops and Businesses are also eligible. Apply anytime.
Professional Development Grant: 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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Want to Share Your News?
To submit your news (please, no event announcements) 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. Digital photos are welcome, as are digital videos for YouTube (DropBox or Google Drive suggested). Send either your event basics or articles/photos to newsletter@americanrecorder.org.
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, newsletter@americanrecorder.org.
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ARS Free Beginner Class for Alto Recorder
with Lisette Kielson
If you have never played recorder before, or if it has been eons since you last played, this is the course for you! Build a solid foundation for learning recorder through this 4-part beginners’ course for alto recorder starting on August 2nd, 2023. Professional recorder player and teacher Lisette Kielson will lead you through this course and help get you started on building good recorder technique that will take you to the next level, and beyond!
The classes will be based on the Sweet Pipes Method Book One for Alto Recorder, supplemented with exercises from the teacher.
Classes begin August 2, 2023. For more information and to register, please visit the ARS Website.
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Articulation Guidelines: Recorder Articulation Demystified
with Anne Timberlake
Tuesdays, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1 at 4 PM, CDT
Are you confounded by consonants? Stumped by syllables? Wondering what the heck is really going on in your mouth? In this live, small-group Zoom short course, we’ll take an anatomically grounded, physiologically informed approach to articulation– no overcomplication or guesswork. Learn key recorder articulation techniques as well as how to practice them in context.
Interested? Register here!
The cost of the complete course is $96, which includes all four live sessions, weekly suggested practice, and chat support as needed for the duration of the course.
Sessions will last approximately one hour. Each live session will be recorded and will be streamable by participants for one week subsequent.
If you have questions or you prefer to pay offline, please contact me at anne@annetimberlake.com
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French Fiddle Tunes
with Debby Greenblatt
Tues, July 11, 7 PM, CDT Wed, July 12, 10 AM, CDT
Fri, July 14, 7 PM, CDT
Different tunes will be played at each session.
During these workshops, we will play and discuss traditional French bourees, mazurkas, as well as a branle, a farandole, a galop, a schottische, and a tarantella.
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_french.shtml
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The North American Virtual Recorder Society (NAVRS) presents 2 Sessions:
July WORKSHOP with Jody Miller
Jul 16, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Online Event
This is a NAVRS members only event. To join, please visit the NAVRS website
NOTE: All sessions begin at 7:30 PM, EDT. The Zoom link will be live 15 minutes prior.
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NAVRS presents their July Playing Meeting
with Phil Hollar
When: Saturday, July 29, 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.
For more information and to register, visit the NAVRS website.
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