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Vol. 19, No.1 www.eastbayrecorders.org September 2015
Monthly Chapter Meeting Friday, September 11, 2015 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Zion Lutheran Church 5201 Park Blvd. Oakland, CA. If your name begins with A-G 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.
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East Bay Recorder Society
The Mouthpiece
Michelle Levy is our guest conductor for the September 11 EBRS Chapter Meeting. We will be playing the following music:
From the Medieval Period:
Plus belle que flor – Montpellier Codex
From the Renaissance:
Dezilde al cavallero (Nicolas Gambert)
Parmi di star la notte in Paradiso (Giuseppe Caimo)
Entendez vous (Pierre Certon)
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Medieval instrumentalists playing the zummara
Michelle Levy has been performing on and exploring the possibilities of bowed string instruments for over 20 years. She studied classical viola & Old Time fiddle/banjo at Brown University, then continued her musical studies in Medieval performance practice on vielle with Shira Kammen and with members of Sequentia at the Vancouver Medieval Programme at the University of British Columbia.
She comes from a family of artists; her grandfather, Eliezer, is a multi-instrumentalist who regularly played for folk dances in Tel-Aviv in the 1940′s. Currently based in the San Francisco Bay area, California, she is Artistic Director of Redwood Guild of Early Music and is an Artist-In-Residence with Youth In Arts. She has performed internationally with an eclectic variety of ensembles and vocalists, including The Boston Camerata and vocalists Owain Phyfe, Abby Green, Maia Archote, and Moh Alileche. She’s been a featured performer at the Vancouver Early Music Festival (2013) with Sequentia & The Elaine Adair Ensemble as well as at the Connecticut Early Music Festival (2010) with Istanpitta Early Music Ensemble, and her new Contra-dance band, TriTonic, recently featured at the New England Folk Festival 2013 (NEFFA). She enjoys playing fiddle for contra and English country dance camps in the woods as well as performing with Shira Kammen’s Class V Music, an ensemble dedicated to creating music on whitewater rafting trips. Her website is at www.MichelleVielle.com
As a fiddle/violin teacher, Michelle is certified in the Orff Shulwerk approach to teaching music as well as the Mark O’Connor Method. She teaches all ages from 3 and up.
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Letter From The President
Hi everyone, welcome to the 2015-2016 EBRS season. We have ahead of us another gratifying year of playing music together. As always, the lineup of conductors is excellent. I hope to see many of you at the first meeting on September 11 when Michelle Levy will conduct. Michelle will be a new face for many of you. She was introduced to us at Headlands when Peter Maund had to cancel his sessions. Michelle is a lovely person and a fine conductor. This first session will be a treat.
My summer was full of recorder playing—three SFEMS workshops and our EBRS summer play-in and picnic at Britt’s. It was intense but totally
rewarding. EBRS has another playing opportunity coming up October 10, our annual one-day collegium. This year it will be in a new venue, the Montclair Presbyterian Church, with a new conductor, Derek Tam. Derek has chosen some beautiful eastern European music to play and sing. You’ll find a flyer in this newsletter and you can sign up via our website if you prefer. Please plan to come.
The start of the season signals the time to renew your membership. It’s easy to renew online via our website (just google East Bay Recorder Society and you will find it) or print out the membership form included in this newsletter and bring your check in September. Your memberships support our monthly chapter meetings.
Happy playing everyone.
Susan Jaffe
President
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Chapter Music Library Take Some Music Now, Donate Some Music Later
Don't forget to avail yourself of the free music that Glen Shannon brings to the chapter meetings. The Chapter Music Library is a free-for-all music exchange that serves the chapter membership by providing new music to take home, as well as a place to get rid of unwanted music taking up space in your own home. Donations are always gladly accepted — the one rule: published editions only, photocopies are not accepted. (All those stacks of copies from the latest workshops? No thanks- people don't take them home, so just recycle them.) The Music Library lives at Glen's house in El Cerrito and is open for perusal by appointment, and it is always set up at the chapter meetings that he can attend. Just look for the two big bins in the back. Glen doesn't keep records; just take it, it's free. You'll likely need to get rid of something else down the road sometime.
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Guest Conductors for EBRS Monthly Chapter Meetings September 2015 to May 2016
Michelle Levy September 11, 2015 Louise Carslake October 2, 2015 Frances Feldon November 6, 2015 Tish Berlin December 4, 2015 Hanneke van Proosdij January 2, 2016 (3:30 pm Hillside Church) Judy Linsenberg February 5, 2016 Frances Blaker March 4, 2016 Shira Kammen April 1, 2016 David Morris May 6, 2016 We will be meeting at the Zion Lutheran Church every month, unless otherwise noted.
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Photo from the August Picnic - Thank you, Glen!
East Bay Recorder Teachers:
v David Barnett [email protected] v Letitia Berlin www.tibiaduo.com v Tom Bickley [email protected] v Frances Blaker www.tibiaduo.com v Louise Carslake www.sfems.org/musicsre-creation v Frances Feldon [email protected] v Judy Linsenberg www.linsenberg.com
http://www.musicapacifica.org v Hanneke Van Proosdij www.hannekevanproosdij.com
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Announcing …
Classes, Workshops, Retreats and More *********************************************************************************************
THE GLORIES OF RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE KEYBOARD MUSIC
Five Independent Saturday sessions led by John Prescott PhD September 12, 19, 26 & October 3, 10 2015 1pm-3:30-pm LOCATION: St Mary Magdalene Parish Hall 2005 Berryman St Berkeley
Register before 8/28 to reserve a seat with email to [email protected] OR after 8/28 register and pay at the door: $25.00/day or full course $100.00 IF SFEMS member then the costs are $20.00/day, $85 full course.
Proceeds from this course go to benefit the SFEMS Music Discovery Workshop, a day camp for children in early music and Renaissance.
v Day 1: England, Spain and Italy: the flowering of keyboard music in late Renaissance. v Day 2: German speaking world from methodical counterpoint to extemporaneous wild style; the
masterpieces of JS Bach gained from the early baroque German organ and harpsichord music. v Day 3: Toucher le Clavecin: French Keyboard Music & the beauty of the harpsichord in highly
stylized dance movements and quirky, humorous character pieces. v Day 4: Scarlatti: the Chopin of the Baroque. An Italian who lived in Spain many years, the fire
and spicy dissonance of Spanish guitar music inspired his sonatas. v Day 5: Haydn, Mozart, & contemporaries: the harpsichord, clavichord and the emergence of the
forte piano in the late 18th century.
*********************************************************************** WORKSHOP: “THE SONG OF THE BIRDS”
Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20, 2015 Presented by the Early Music Guild (Phil and Gayle Neuman) the music will be challenging and
fun, inspired by bird calls from a variety of early periods.This workshop is for intermediate and advanced players of recorder, early string and other soft early instruments.
v SPACE is limited to 22 participants, so register early. v COST is $65 for both days ($55 for EMGO members) including 3 meals. v SCHEDULE is Saturday 10am-9:30pm; Sunday 10:30am-4pm v Saturday evening is open to read your favorite pieces v LOCATION is Oregon City OR (near Carver). Homestays may be arranged
for out of town participants v CONTACT [email protected] or [email protected]
ABOUT THE WORKSHOPThe laTe 16Th cenTury was a Time of poliTical and culTural renewal in easTern europe. In particular, the lands of Poland and Bohemia stood at the forefront of this artistic flowering. In this workshop, we explore two rarely-heard major works from the Eastern European Renaissance: the Lamentations of Jeremiah, as set by the Slovenian composer Jacobus Gallus; and the Missa Paschalis by the Polish composer Marcin Leopolita. half-day participation is also available.Bring instruments (piTch: a=440), music stand, and bag lunch. Music is included in workshop fee; PDFs will be sent beforehand upon request. Snacks and beverages will be provided for breaks. For more info, contact Cindy Keune at [email protected], (925) 518-6613.
ABOUT THE CONDUCTORderek Tam is director of music at First Congregational Church of Berkeley, one of the major performance venues for classical music in the East Bay. He is in demand as a freelance conductor and historical keyboardist in the Bay Area and beyond. A soloist, chamber musician and accompanist on various historical keyboards, he has performed with numerous professional ensembles. He is a faculty member at the NAPA Music Festival, and has been on staff at the American Bach Soloists Festival and Academy. He currently serves on the Youth Advisory Board of Early Music America.
2015 eBrs fall collegium enrollment formEnrollment is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early!
workshop fees: EBRS/SFEMS/ARS members $45 before Oct 1; $50 after Oct 1 Non-members $50 before Oct 1; $55 after Oct 1 HALF-DAY (specify below): $30/35 before Oct 1; $35/40 after Oct 1
Please make checks out to EBRS and mail with this form to: Merlyn Katechis, 2923 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
❏ EBRS member ❏ SFEMS member ❏ ARS member ❏ Non-member
Name(s) ________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________
Phone (day) ______________________________(eve) ____________________________
Email ___________________________________________________________________
Instrument(s) _____________________________________________________________
Special need(s) ___________________________ HALF-DAY: ❏ 9:30am-12:15pm ❏ 1:15-4pm
# participants ___________
fees $ ___________
donation $ ___________
ToTal $ ___________
EBRS is an affiliate of the San Francisco Early Music Society
and a chapter of the American Recorder Society.
MUSIC OF THE
Eastern European RenaissanceSign up now for the EBRS 2015 Fall Collegium:
A Collegium Workshop with
DEREK TAMfor Recorders, Early Winds and Brass, Soft Reeds, Strings and Singers
Saturday, October 10, 2015 • 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ( Registration at 9 Ready to play at 9:30 )
montclair presbyterian church, 5701 Thornhill drive, oakland
Directions and Parking
From Moraga Avenue: Moraga Ave comes uphill from Pleasant Valley Ave. Turn left at Thornhill.
From Park Boulevard: Take Park Blvd. uphill to Mountain Blvd. Turn left on Mountain Blvd and continue past the Montclair shopping area and Montclair Park. Turn right on Thornhill Drive.
From Hwy 13 South: Take the Moraga Avenue/Thornhill Drive exit. Keep left on the exit ramp which becomes the left turn lane for Thornhill Drive. Turn left onto Thornhill Drive.
From Hwy 13 North: Take the Piedmont/Thornhill Drive exit. There is a traffic signal at the bottom of the off ramp. Continue straight through the traffic signal onto Thornhill Drive.
ParkingThere is a small parking lot 1/2 block west of the Church on the north side of Thornhill.
Park Blvd.
Rt. 13
I-580
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RIO GRANDE EARLY MUSIC WORKSHOP
October 2-4, 2015
The Rio Grande Recorder Workshop of the ARS biennial fall workshop for recorders and Viols in the beautiful high desert of Southern NM.
You are invited with Tish Berlin and Frances Blaker to join a world-class faculty for study and music-making that include:
v topics from various genres v classes for mixed ensembles v classes specifically for recorders or viol
For further information on classes and the general schedule, please consult events tab at http://www.rgrecorders.org.
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MAKE MUSIC WITH MPRO 2015-2016 SEASON
The Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra will hold its first meeting of the season on Wednesday September 9, 7:30-9:30pm at the Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School music room #60 at 480 E. Meadow Dr in Palo Alto.
All who play recorder, early winds or early strings are invited to join us with their instruments. Music will be available. For the purpose of joint music-making, membership is open without audition to all who know the basics of their instruments and can play the music provided at our bi-weekly meetings. The Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra is an affiliate of both the San Francisco Early Music Society and the American Recorder Society. For more information visit our website at www.mpro-online.org or contact Music Director Frederic Palmer at 650-591-3648.
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TWO CLASSES OFFERED:
BACH’S ART OF FUGUE AND INTERMEDIATE RECORDER ENSEMBLE Class I J.S. Bach’s Art of Fugue – for upper intermediate to advanced recorder players Wednesdays September 16 - October 28, 7 pm - 8:15 pm (8 meetings) Cost: $175 Location: Tish Berlin’s house in Albany, address shown below. This class will use Tish Berlin’s transcriptions of works from Bach’s great collection of fugues based on a single theme. His variety of invention is endless, as you will discover during our in-depth exploration of several of these fugues. Class II Intermediate Recorder Ensemble – for intermediate recorder players Tuesday afternoons 3:30-4:15. September 15 - October 27, 2015 On-going class to work on ensemble skills and technique with a small group, in a friendly but challenging environment. Cost: $150 Location: Tish Berlin’s house in Albany, address shown below. Repertoire: everything! Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Contemporary. Technique exercises to limber the fingers, tongue and breathing/blowing muscles. Please do two things to sign up for a class: 1. send an email to [email protected] to let her know you are signing up (this is very important as she will be away from home until just before classes start) 2.send your check (made out to Letitia Berlin) to 806 Washington Ave. Albany, CA 94706 along with the following form: Name: _______________________________ Phone: _______________________________ E-mail: _______________________________ Class for which you are registering: (Tuesday ensemble or Wednesday Art of Fugue) ____________________________________________________________________ Recorders you play and will bring to class: _____________________________________________________________________ Prior ensemble experience: _____________________________________________________________________ If you have any questions about these classes, please feel free to give Tish Berlin a call at 510-882-1169 or send an email to [email protected].
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Columbia Gorge Early Music Retreat
The 2016 Columbia Gorge Early Music Retreat is April 1-4, 2016 at the Menucha Retreat Center, in Corbett, Oregon, 20 miles east of Portland. Application and information can be found at the Portland Recorder Society website: http://portlandrecordersociety.org/
Ensemble classes for intermediate to advanced recorder players will range from renaissance consort music and baroque to contemporary works and music for double reeds and percussion. Viola da gambas are also welcome. Five faculty members ensure small class sizes with personalized attention. Evening events will include a faculty concert, English Country Dance, and informal consort playing. For faculty information as well as scholarship opportunities, please check website, above.
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It’s Time to Renew Your Membership Support the East Bay Recorder Society chapter through your membership, and ensure your continued enjoyment of our music and activities. You can print out the membership application that follows or submit one from the East Bay Recorder Society website. If you print out an application, mail in your check and application or else bring them to the chapter meeting on Friday. We need your membership to fund our monthly meetings and other activities.
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:
[email protected] The deadline for the October issue is September 15, 2015.
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Application/Renewal for September 2015-August 2016
I am joining EBRS: Enclosed:
Individual—$50 ________
Family (2 members, same address)—$70 ________
Student (high school and full-time undergrads)—$15 ________
Please mail me music in advance of the Friday sessions
Check payable to EBRS (can combine with an EBRS membership) —$22 ________
Please send me an email with downloadable (pdf) music (if available)
in advance of the Friday sessions (no charge) [check if “yes] _____
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Please return this application plus check(s) payable to EBRS to:
Susan Merrill, Treasurer 4440 Harbord Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
Name _________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
City, Zip _________________________________________
Phone (with area code) _________________________________________
Email * _________________________________________
Denial for EBRS media uses** __________________________________________
*Our EBRS newsletter is posted monthly (September - May or June) on the EBRS website and members receive notice via
email to the “secret” link that takes one directly to the current newsletter. Publishing electronically saves us considerable
expense in printing and mailing costs as well as in the time-consuming job of printing, stuffing and addressing envelopes
that the distribution committee would have to do. If you are not able to access the newsletter on the web, please write on
the “email” space above that you need a mailed copy.
**From time to time at EBRS events we may take photographs and/or make recordings for uses in publicizing EBRS
events. If you appear in any such media, we will assume you have consented to uses in EBRS publicity unless you fill in the
line above stating your denial of such uses.
Susan Jaffe, President 4122 Coolidge Oakland, CA 94602 510/482-4993
Susan Merrill, Treasurer 4440 Harbord Drive
Oakland, CA 94618 510/601-0911
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2015-‐2016 EBRS Board of Directors
President: Susan Jaffe
Treasurer and Electronic Distribution: Susan Merrill
Conductor Locator: Rachel Bradley
Newsletter Editors and Producers: Iris Winogrond and Marian Gold
Chapter Meeting Music: Linda Skory
Webmaster: Suzanne Siebert
Headlands Committee: Glen Shannon (Coordinator), Merlyn Katechis (Registration),
Bill Stewart (Contract), Patricia Wheeler (Publicity), Carol Coon (Music)
Composer-‐in-‐Residence/Secretary/Publicity/Librarian: Glen Shannon
Member Performances: Cindy Keune
One-‐Day Workshop: Cindy Keune and Jody Harcourt
Hospitality: Anna Lisa Kronman, Ray White, Brenda Bailey
Members at Large: Britt Ascher, Kathy Cochran, Brenda Bailey
