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A note from the Editor's desk
Welcome to the beginning of a new season. Hope everyone enjoyed the summer whether musically or just taking the time to do something else that is fun. Also, thanks to those who kept the summer sessions alive.
Yearly Schedule
A note of appreciation is extended to the Program Committee for coordinating this year’s
conductors. The new schedule is here.
Scholarship
Scholarship money provided by the Adirondack Baroque Consort
Scholarship Fund is available for active members of the Chapter.
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
Carol Turner is the Chapter Treasurer. Dues can be paid at the first meeting, or may be
directed to her by mail. Local dues remain at $15. Please make checks payable to the ‘Hudson Mohawk Recorder Chapter of the ARS.’ National ARS dues are an additional $45. Members may also individually renew national membership.
Music Library
Use of the music library for personal or consort use is encouraged.
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.
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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.
Performance Opportunities
- The Bleecker Pl. Consort will perform at the Cathedral of All Saint’s Medieval Faire on Sat Oct 18 from 12:00 to 12:30.
- The Corelli Clash will present a Fall Foliage concert at the Pruyn House on Sun Oct 26 from 3:00 to 4:30.
- Groups will again be invited to perform at the Holiday Open house at the Pruyn House on Sun Dec 7.
Summer Workshop News
Pinewoods (Nancy Crowther)
This is a week-long summer camp sponsored by Country Dance and Song Society in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In 2009, Early Music Week will be August 15 through 22nd, and Sheila Beardslee will be the director. Pinewoods is aptly named -- you stay in little cabins in the pine woods. You can choose to take three daily classes of playing music, and one of dancing, either English Country Dancing or Renaissance. The teachers are first-rate. Classes are held in pavilions or porches open to the pleasant summer breezes. Meals are taken family-style around big tables. A highlight for us was learning and playing a Brandenburg Concerto movement, almost up to speed, with the Recorder Orchestra of about 25 or 30 people and led by Sheila. I've never practiced so hard for anything in my life! The week culminates with a wonderful faculty concert, and then a special final day. The day begins with everyone winding through the camp playing Lord of the Dance on various instruments. This is followed by classes where you make final preparations for the student concert. Then there is a musical procession to the pavilion where the student concert is held. The student concert itself features a banquet with before- and after-dinner music performed by the campers. Following this performance, there is a final English Country Dance.
President's Corner
We ended last season with some concerns about the schedule and the size of the facility we use for our monthly meetings. If we continue to increase our membership, it will become necessary to use a larger room or split the members present into two groups. With those concerns in mind, I have put together a program that could be used at any time it seems appropriate. I have been asked to coach the first meeting and will present Antiphonal Music for two and even three consorts of instruments. As an experiment for the opening meeting, I might try using, along with the two first floor rooms, a second level at the Pruyn House. Thanks in advance for your willingness to participate in these different settings.
- Ole Christensen, President
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