the E a s t B a y Re c o rd e r S o c i e t y Vol. 18 No. 6 February 2015

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1 the E a s t B a y Re c o rd e r S o c i e t y Mouthpiece Vol. 18 No. 6 Monthly Chapter Meeting Friday, February 6, :30 pm to 10:00 pm Zion Lutheran Church 5201 Park Blvd. Oakland, CA. If your name begins with A-L please bring a snack for break, if possible. Everyone, bring a music stand, a pencil, and instruments (SATB and lower if you have them). Please arrive in time to set up and be ready to play at 7:30. February 2015

2 Frances Blaker performs Royal Danish Conservatory of As a composer, Frances Blaker on recorders of all types and Music in Copenhagen where was awarded month-long sizes as a soloist and with she studied with Eva residencies focusing on music Ensemble Vermillian, Farallon Legêne. She also studied with composition at the Sitka Recorder Quartet, Calextone, Marion Verbruggen in the Center for Art and Ecology in Sitka Trio and Tibia Recorder Netherlands. Otis, Oregon in April 2003, Duo. As a member of As co-director of Tibia Ensemble Vermillian, she Adventures in Music, she She received commissions to explores, transcribes, organizes workshops for small compose works for Hidden groups of adult students in the Valley Music Seminars in U. S., France, Italy and Great Carmel Valley, CA, and the Britain. She has been co- Oregon Coast Recorder She performed as soloist with director of both the SFEMS Society. She is currently the North Carolina Baroque Medieval and Renaissance working on a number of Orchestra, with the North workshop and the Baroque pieces, and is pondering how Carolina H.I.P. Festival 2013, workshop, and is now director to depict in music the with Atlanta Baroque of the Amherst Early Music crystalline structures found in Orchestra, and others. Festival. certain meteorites. Performances with numerous Blaker teaches recorder Her compositions have been other groups have taken Ms. privately, both in person and published by PRB Productions Blaker around the U. S., long distance via Skype, and is and Lost in Time Press. Denmark, England, France, a sought after instructor at Italy and the Netherlands. workshops in the U. S. She is conductor and music Ms. Blaker is the author of volume survey of German 17th director of the North Carolina The Recorder Player's century chamber music Baroque Orchestra, and of Companion and the "Opening centering around Buxtehude s BABO (Bay Area Baroque Measures" column in the opus 1, Stolen Jewels, and Orchestra), a community American Recorder, and a Buried Treasure, and with the orchestra for accomplished collaborator and performer on Farallon Recorder Quartet in amateur players. the Disc Continuo series of works Ludwig Senfl, and Ms. Blaker received her Music play-along recordings. music from England, From performs and records chamber music of the 18th 17th and centuries. Pedagogical and Performance degrees in recorder from the 2006, and Ms. Blaker can be heard on Ensemble Vermillian s two- Albion s Shores.

3 The pieces that we will play February 6 were Dear EBRS members, originally intended for strings but all work well on recorders. From canzona to fantasia to French dance music, we will work to create a rich and unified group sound. Scheidt s canzona is based on the popular tune est-ce mars, and consists of several sections of various character and would probably originally have been played by viol consort. Thomas Lupo was instrumental (pun intended) in the rise of the violin family in England. W o r k s h o p s! W o r k s h o p s! Workshops! Tis the season for workshops. Check out the flyers in the newsletter for excellent opportunities. If you are new to playing in groups do consider the San Francisco Chapter s offering. The leaders structure it so that experienced players have plenty of challenges and newbies have a very comfortable setting, and all attendees are brought together for some of the day. The venue is, in my opinion, the best of all the workshops. It makes for a great day. Unlike most of his fantasias, which were for viols, this one comes from a set of works for violin band. With its several mood changes, it seems related more to the dramatic madrigal style rather than the cerebral viol fantasy. Moving forward through the 1600s, we come to Lully that great composer of French opera and dance music. The Marche pour la Ceremonie There was an excellent turnout our 12 th night gathering and everyone had a good time playing the medieval music Shira Kammen provided. The more I play medieval pieces the better I like them and the better I am at playing those difficult rhythms. Of course the potluck was great, but when is an EBRS potluck not scrumptious. des Turcs is a grand entrance piece, to be played proudly with full orchestral sound. The Chaconne des Scaramouches Trivelins et Arlequins is a joyful frolic over a repeating bassline. Both these pieces come from the Now that I am three weeks into January I have finally remembered to write 2015 in my checkbook. I hope the rest of you have made the transition too. comédie-ballet Bourgeoius Gentilhomme. Frances Blaker Susan Jaffe, President

4 UPCOMING EVENTS Play the Recorder Month Recorder players from across North America celebrate March as "Play-the-Recorder Month." Many American Recorder Society chapters plan special concerts and presentations to illustrate the versatility and beauty of this wonderful instrument. that they will cherish and enjoy, as well as provide music educators with a teaching tool that can be used to motivate and encourage their students. Play-the-Recorder Month Contest Recorder Day! The third Saturday in March, 3/21/2015, is designated "Recorder Day" when individuals and chapters around the world are encouraged to play the Excellentia piece by Gary Gazlay. Excellentia was awarded honorable mention in the 2014 ARS is 75! composition contest and it has been chosen in celebration of ARS is 75! You will find the printed music in the Winter 2014 issue of American Recorder Newsletter in the center spread, pages 4-6. It can also be downloaded here as a standalone PDF. The ARS is winding up its celebration of 75 years as an organization dedicated to promoting the excellence of our beloved instrument, so it is fitting that this aggressive and flashy piece was selected for Play-the-Recorder Month 2015, showing the instrument at its most confident. Indeed, bass drums (or cannons, or even stomping) would not be out of place at the rhythmic hit points, such as in measures 1-5 in the tenor and bass, or in measures in the soprano and alto. Excellentia is dedicated to the members of the American Recorder Society. It is the composer s hope that this piece will provide the ARS membership with a celebratory song Chapters and consorts may submit a Play-theRecorder Month Contest Entry Form on their activities to be eligible for prizes for the "Most Creative Event" contest. The deadline for the contest in April 15. Contest Entry Form: Word format or PDF format. For more information about Play-the-Recorder Month, contact the ARS office at ARS.Recorder@AmericanRecorder.org

5 UPCOMING EVENTS SFEMS Valentine s Day Collegium 2015 Linda Pearse, director San Francisco Recorder Society Chapter Annual Workshop Saturday, February 14, :00 am to 4:00 pm Music from England and Scotland Saturday, February 21, 2015 Eden United Church of Christ Birch Street, Hayward Venetian Baroque Music played a central role in Venetian society, celebrating the city s greatest attributes: its economic prosperity, its cultural greatness, and its emphases on religious brotherhood and civic pride. Attendees will study and play double-, triple-, and quadruple-choir works by Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli, Adrian Willaert, as well as works by their German colleagues, Hans Leo Hassler, Michael Praetorius and others. The flyer, with more information and registration form, is attached to this newsletter. 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm Directed by Louise Carslake and Hanneke van Proosdij Christ Church Lutheran 1090 Quintara Street San Francisco The San Francisco Recorder Society Workshop prides itself in being particularly open to those who may never have attended a music workshop in the past with sessions organized for players of differing skill levels, from lowintermediate to advanced. There will be lots of friendly players who will gladly sit next to the newcomers and guide them through the music and the day. There is a flyer attached to this newsletter with a registration form..

6 UPCOMING EVENTS Barbary Coast Flauti Dolci & Amici I Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 3:00 pm Recorder Orchestra Concert Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 4:30 pm. Epworth United Methodist Church A collection of recorder consorts and mixed ensembles from around the Bay Area, including: the Peralta Consort, Ensemble T r e c e n t o, the Belmont Consort, Double Quintessence and Divertimenti Hopkins Street, Berkeley. Westminster Presbyterian Church 1100 Shasta Avenue (at the Alameda) San Jose, CA Suggested donation: $10 per person Reception to follow concert. For further information wpc@dslextreme.com or call South Bay Recorder Society Annual Workshop with Glen Shannon Saturday, March 28, 2015 Details coming!

7 EBRS Monthly Meetings March 6 Judy Linsenberg April 10 Louise Carslake May 1 David Morris June 5 Andrew Levy The EBRS Members Recital is March 22, 2015, at St. Albans starting at 3:00 pm with a potluck to follow. E a s t Ba y Re c or de r Te a c he r s David Barnett Letitia Berlin Tom Bickley tbickley/ Frances Blaker Great news! Magnamusic will continue to operate under the management of Charlie Ogle, owner of Boulder Early Music. While I'm looking forward to moving on to other things, I have agreed to help Charlie through the transition and make sure all of you get the amazing music, instruments and service you've known from Magnamusic through Charlie and his great staff. Please send us an at magnamusic@magnamusic.com or call our new toll free telephone (800) We're excited to continue the tradition you know and love and look forward to many more years to come. Sincerely, Tim Hunter Louise Carslake Frances Feldon Judy Linsenberg Hanneke van Proosdij

8 EBRS Board of Directors President: Susan Jaffe Treasurer and Electronic Distribution: Susan Merrill Conductor Locator: Rachel Bradley Newsletter Editor and Producer: Carol Coon Chapter Meeting Music: Linda Skory Webmaster: Suzanne Siebert Headlands Committee: Glen Shannon (Coordinator), Merlyn Katechis (Registration), Bill Stewart (Contract), Patricia Wheeler (Publicity) Publicity/Librarian/Composer-in-Residence: Glen Shannon Member Performances: Cindy Keune Annual Workshop: Cindy Keune and Jody Harcourt Hospitality: Anna Lisa Kronman, Ray White, Brenda Bailey Members at Large: Britt Ascher, Kathy Cochran, Brenda Bailey The Mouthpiece is published by the East Bay Recorder Society. EBRS is a chapter of the American Recorder Society and an affiliate of the San Francisco Early Music Society. Please send information and photos for newsletter consideration to Carol Coon at ccoon.wildwood5@att.net The deadline for the March issue is February 15, 2015

9 SFEMS Valentine s Day Collegium 2015 Venetian Baro ue A Collegium Workshop with Linda Pearse for recorders, early brass & winds, strings, and singers at 8:30 Saturday, February 14, am 4p m ( Registration Ready to play at 9 ) Eden United Church of Christ, Birch Street, Hayward About the Workshop Venice was regarded as one of the most important musical cities in Europe. Beginning in 1527, music making in the city flourished for nearly two centuries. Ensembles grew in size, performances became more frequent, foreign students came to study with esteemed masters, and renowned composers took positions at the city s musical centers. Music played a central role in Venetian society, celebrating the city s greatest attributes: its economic prosperity, its cultural greatness, and its emphases on religious brotherhood and civic pride. We will be studying and playing double-, triple-, and quadruple-choir works by Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli, Adrian Willaert, as well as works by their German colleagues, Hans Leo Hassler, Michael Praetorius, and others. Come enjoy a fun-filled day playing and singing this beautiful repertoire. From about 1550 to 1700, Bring instruments (pitch: A=440), music stand, and bag lunch. Music is included in workshop fee; PDFs will be available online after January 15. Snacks and beverages will be provided for breaks. A MAP TO THE CHURCH IS ON THE BACK OF THIS FLYER. For more information, contact Katie Hagen, SFEMS Administrator: khagen@sfems.org or About the Conductor teaches sackbut at Indiana University Bloomington, brass instruments and pedagogy at Mount Allison University (Canada), and directs the early music ensemble Sacabuche! Pearse also serves as artistic director of the SFEMS Summer Baroque Workshop, June 21 27, 2015 at Dominican College, San Rafael. More information about the Baroque Workshop can be found at sfems.org. linda pearse 2015 SFEMS Valentine s Day Collegium Enrollment Form Also available online at sfems.org. Enrollment is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early! SFEMS members $45 before FEB 1; $50 after FEB 1 Non-members $50 before FEB 1; $55 after FEB 1 HALF-DAY (specify below): $30/35 before FEB 1; $35/40 after FEB 1 Workshop Fees: Please make checks out to SFEMS and mail with this form to: SFEMS, PO Box 10151, Berkeley, CA SFEMS member Non-member Name(s) Address Phone (day) (eve) Instrument(s) Special need(s) Half day: 9am-12pm 1-4pm # participants fees $ donation $ TOTAL $

10 Eden United Church of Christ Birch Street, Hayward

11 The San Francisco Recorder Society (a SFEMS affiliate) presents Tune in to the Recorder XI Our annual workshop for recorder players (low-intermediate to advanced) We welcome players who are attending their first workshop Fairest Isle Music from England and Scotland Saturday February 21, :00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with Louise Carslake and Hanneke van Proosdij Christ Church Lutheran 1090 Quintara Street (at 20th Avenue) San Francisco Tuition: $45 Bring a music stand, pencil, and a bag lunch. Coffee and snacks provided during breaks. For information contact Florence Kress, (415) , or fkress@aol.com Registration form is also available at Please detach the completed registration form and mail with your check. Make check payable to Florence Kress, 34 San Andreas Avenue, San Francisco, CA Name Phone City Zip Donation to SFRS beyond tuition Amount enclosed $ This will be my first music workshop Recorders I play: I play with others: Level I consider myself to be: I can help with: $ Please circle all that apply: Si S A T B GB CtrB Recorders I ll bring: Si S A T B GB CtrB Seldom Occasionally Frequently Low Intermediate High Intermediate Advanced Set Up Clean Up Thank you!