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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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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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The ARS Website "Site-Seeing" Tour
The initial ARS Site-Seeing Tour was a great success with thirty-nine participants showing up on Zoom for host (and ARS Vice President) Jody Miller to guide them through a wide range of tips and tricks for navigating the ARS website. Our tour group learned about the "care for your recorder" pages, the online music library, the personal study program, the play along recordings, technique videos, using the site to connect with local consorts and teachers, and so much more!
Meeting Co-host Phil Hollar ended the tour by leading a play-along of “Jamaica” by William Billings. Members can find the piece in the ARS Music Library. A recording of the meeting is available on the American Recorder Society YouTube channel here. More Site-Seeing Tours are planned. We hope you’ll be able to attend!
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ARS Well-Represented at Berkeley Festival
ARS volunteers pooled their talents, helping to staff an information table as well as performing for the ARS Great Recorder Relay Concert featuring local groups. In addition to several performances, awards were given to Hanneke van Proosdij, Peter Ballinger, and Gail Nickless.
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Teresa Deskur Awarded Annual President's Scholarship
ARS President Carol Mishler has chosen Teresa Deskur as this year's President's Scholarship award winner. The funds will go toward Teresa's participation at the Amherst Early Music Festival. She plans to hone her skills to teach recorder to players of all ages. Congratulations Teresa!
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Traveling Teacher Continues Successful Program in Maine
Thanks to the Traveling Teacher Program, a group in Maine without a local recorder teacher or chapter has developed a core group of dedicated and skillful recorder players.
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In Case You Missed It: 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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ARS Chapter Representative Roundtable Held in June
The Member Benefits Committee held the season's final Chapter Rep Round Table. The gatherings are a great way for chapter leaders to exchange ideas, learn, and share successes with their peers. It was followed by the "Site-Seeing" Tour.
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South Bay Recorder Society Groups Present Special Concert
The annual Flauti Dolce & Amici concerts are always a highlight of the year for South Bay (CA) recorder enthusiasts.
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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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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 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.
For more information and to register, click HERE.
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Skinner's Scottish Tunes for Two
with Debby Greenblatt
Tuesday, July 16, 7 PM, CT
Wednesday, July 17, 10 AM, CT Friday, July 19, 7 PM, CT
Different tunes will be played at each session.
The Skinner Tunes for Two features 40 tunes by the great Scottish fiddler/composer/dancing master, J.S. Skinner. In his own words: “The great work of my life has been composing music for the people of Scotland. The music that reaches and lives in the hearts of the people is the music that they whistle or sing at their daily toil or in their hours of recreation, that the mother croons o’er the cradle, and that accompanies her children, a joyous companion, through life.”
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://www.greenblattandseay.com/workshops_skinner.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 July Playing Meeting
with Jennifer Carpenter
When: Saturday, July 27, 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.
Here Comes the Sun: Celebrate the warmth (or beat the heat!) with a charming program featuring music from William Byrd to The Beatles. We'll explore music that celebrates the golden sun, cheerful flowers, and hearts full of laughter and love.
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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