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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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AR Magazine is Available Online and Landing in Mailboxes!
Some highlights for this issue are:
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This is the end of an era, as it's the last issue by retiring Editor Gail Nickless, who is handing the reins to Managing Editor Geoffrey Burgess and Print Layout Specialist Mary Humphrey (see below). Read about the ARS Board's resolution honoring Gail here.
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In FEATURES, two professional recorder players set out to test 43 plastic recorders over a two-year period. Read the findings in The Plastic Soprano Survey Results from Wayne Hankin and Aldo Abreu. Also read their full article text (including models not to buy, models not tested, claims made by some models, etc.) plus their full database and charts in AR Extras, and hear some of the better soprano recorders they tested in a video on the ARS YouTube channel.
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Also in FEATURES, retiring AR editor Gail Nickless talks with Benjamin S. Dunham. These two editors shepherded a changing AR through 35 years of its 65 volumes.
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In LEARN, Lobke Sprenkeling offers essential tips for recorder consorts, in part one of this set of articles.
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The Members' Library Edition with this issue is called "Bee Happy" by Glasgow-based composer Riko Suzuki, who says "This piece should be played with a smile on your face." It is a great opportunity for recorder players to practice flutter-tonguing. Glen Shannon describes the piece: "Infectious joy awaits the players and listeners of this upbeat and lighthearted quartet." Play-along files are available thanks to Chaz Warren.
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How to Use an ARS Member Benefit
The ARS Website -- Take a "Site-Seeing" Tour! Saturday June 8, 2:30-3:30 p.m (EDT)
Among the many benefits the American Recorder Society offers members, the website stands alone in depth and breadth of its resources. If you are searching for a teacher or player in your area, downloadable music, instructional videos, recorder workshops or events, you can find it on our website!
Please join Jody Miller on June 8th for a FREE guided Zoom tour of the ARS website. Learn all the tips and tricks to help you find everything you’re looking for and discover new things you didn’t know you needed. As a special treat, this tour comes with a bonus: a play-along led by Phil Hollar.
Not a member? Don’t worry -- the site-seeing tour is for everyone! We look forward to seeing you there!
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ARS Board Election: Final Reminder
The election period began on April 1, 2024, and the deadline is June 1, 2024, for members to cast their ballots.
The Election module is available on your member dashboard under "Engagement" -- click Elections to vote. If you have any trouble, please contact us so we can help.
To see all the candidates' information and photos, go to https://americanrecorder.org/election2024.
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Mary Humphrey Hired as Print Layout Specialist for American Recorder magazine
With Gail Nickless retiring as of this issue, and after a long search, the ARS hiring process for the magazine team is now complete.
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ARS Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) Nominations Sought
The DAA was set up by the Board of Directors in October 1986 to recognize and honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to development of the recorder movement in North America.
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The ARS Wants YOU!
Looking to help the wider recorder community? The ARS has many interesting projects and committees you could consider joining.
(Bay Area readers, the Berkeley Festival is coming up and we could use your help -- we could use reviewers for the magazine, too!)
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ARS Scholarships and Grants Awarded for 2023-2024
Thanks to the generosity of ARS donors, the Scholarships & Grants committee was able to fund many projects and individual scholarships.
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ARS at the Berkeley Festival and Exhibition
The Berkeley (CA) Festival and Exhibition is coming up in June, and ARS will be there with an information booth and the Great American Recorder Relay Concert, at which awards will be presented. The Festival itself will be full of top-notch performances.
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With support from an American Recorder Society Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion grant, Montclair Early Music (MEM) was able to present “Jubilee 2024: A Musical Celebration of African American Composers,” as part of Black History Month this past February.
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Have You Ever Considered...
...that there are many different aspects to finding a new chapter meeting venue? Here is some advice toward widening your vision to make it accessible and welcoming to all.
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Imperial Recorder Consort Pays Tribute to Two Members
The Imperial Recorder Consort (IRC) in Lakeland, FL, lost two longtime members in March this year, Harold Barker and Judy Collyer.
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ARS Chapter Representative Roundtable to be Held in June
The Member Benefits Committee will hold the season's final Chapter Rep Round Table. The event can be found on the ARS homepage Events Calendar. It will be held June 1, 2024 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm Eastern time.
If you have a topic suggestion or haven’t been receiving announcements about the roundtables, please contact Phil Hollar.
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ARS members Bradford Wright and Claire Hartmann-Thompson recently presented a program about recorders (garklein to contrabass) at New Horizons pre-K in Woodbury, MN. Bradford says, "While the recorders would be familiar, our shirts may not be," with their caption Look Out! They've Got Recorders.
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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.
Educational Outreach Grants Meeting certain criteria, anyone teaching the recorder may apply for this grant. ARS membership is not required to apply. Application period: May 1-June 15, to be used after September 1
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grants Any chapter, recorder orchestra, or consort may apply. Partner Workshops and Businesses are also eligible. Apply anytime.
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Summer Workshops
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 included all the details. Our Workshops & Festivals 2024 page features our partner members and advertisers.
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ARS Beginners' Level Class for Soprano/Tenor
with Teresa Deskur
Build a solid foundation for learning soprano/tenor recorder through this 4-part beginners’ course. Recorder player/teacher Teresa Deskur 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.
June 11th, 13th, 18th, and 20th at 8:00pm Eastern
*Beginner's Classes are free and open to everyone.
For more information and to register, click HERE.
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ARS 2nd-Level Class for Alto Recorder
with Lewis Baratz
In this series we will focus on technique for the alto recorder, following up from our Alto Beginners lesson.
Mon, June 3 at 7:30 PM, ET, and Saturdays June 8th, 15th, and 22nd at 4 PM, ET
*2nd-Level Classes are free, but are open to ARS members only.
For more information and to register, click HERE.
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Classical Tunes for Two Workshops
with Debby Greenblatt
Tuesday, June 18, 7 PM, CT, Wed, June 19, 10 AM, CT,
Friday, June 21, 7 PM, CT
Different tunes will be played at each session.
The “Classical Tunes for Two, Volume 1” collection features 60 duets by more than 20 composers. You will experience some composers that may be familiar to you (Bach, Haydn, Mozart), and some that may not (Chedeville, Gumelzhaimer, Zipoli). We will read, play, and discuss various survival skills for these charming pieces.
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_classical.shtml
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Mechanics of Scales and Key Signatures
with Sarah Cantor
Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 10 AM, ET.
This is an ongoing class, and you can join at any time.
The first week is free! Afterward, each class is $21.
For more information and to register, email Sarah at
cantornote@icloud.com
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North American Virtual Recorder Society presents their June Playing Meeting
with Jody Miller
When: Saturday, June 22, 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.
Tenor, Tenor: This line's a winner! Jody Miller will take NAVRS members through two uses of "tenor" as a musical concept. Starting in the 13th century, the cantus firmus, or melody, most frequently in the tenor line. We'll play several pieces with these melodies that are flanked by more ornate outer parts. Session participants will also be encouraged to bring out their tenor recorders for some newer music that makes use of this marvelous size of recorder. Don't worry, though--there'll be parts for other sizes of instruments, too!
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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