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Editors Note
As a result of discussions last spring, we have inaugurated a new
program for the Summer months. Members of the Chapter have been meeting on the
twice monthly routine during July , August, and early September. They have been
meeting at members' homes, and have been using music the people bring. As a
summer theme we had a Bach Prelude and Fugue that we played at each session. At
the last session we were considerably better than when we began. The whole idea
was a great success, and I am sure we will want to repeat it again next summer.
Web Site
www.hudsonmohawkrecorder.org
is our Web site and from it you can join a discussion group and receive your
newsletters on line, thus saving us a bit of money. Sandy
Lawrence is the person to talk to about any problems or concerns in
taking advantage of this new technology.
Scholarship
We again remind you of the availability of scholarship money provided by
the Adirondack Baroque Consort Scholarship
Fund. Active members of the Chapter are encouraged to apply. Weeklong, weekend,
or one-day workshops of early music or recorder playing are eligible. For
Scholarship information, contact Jutta Von Schwerin or Sue Wright
Dues
Please fill out the form and mail with
your dues to Emmy Grubb. Her address is on the form. You may bring the slip
with your dues to the first meeting. Local dues remain $15, plus $40 for
National ARS membership if you want to be a National member. Also, we welcome
additional contributions to help cover local expenses. One membership covers
all members of the family. Benefits of national membership include: Notices of
Workshops, occasional free music, and a magazine (5 issues) containing music
reviews, historical articles, and columns on instruction, performance, and
technique.
Music Library
Our extensive music library is fully functional and available for your
perusal. The current rules of library use are as follows:
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Only members of the Chapter may check out music and other materials.
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Music must be signed out on the sign-out form. Duration of loan is 2-3 months.
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Music should be returned to Lee Danielson at any meeting.
All questions should be directed to Lee Danielson.
Consorts and Concerts
There are a number of Consorts that are active and have members from our
Chapter. Sweetbrier II, The Bleekler Consort, The Adirondack
Baroque Consort, and Corelli
Clash have been active for years. A new one, The Crow Hill
Consort has been organized and includes Sandy Lawrence, Will Crowther,
Carol Turner and Marie-Luisa Carreno. The Platt Hollow Trio have also
played during some of our programs. The Byrd In The Bush has also been
playing for many years.
Workshop
The Workshop last Spring was a great success as everyone in attendance
enjoyed the excellent coaching by Trica Van Ores. We should discuss having
another one this year at our first meeting . Organization takes time and
coaches have to be retained early in the year.
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