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American Recorder
Society: Redding Chapter |
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December 5th, 2009
Christmas concert:
Kay (left) and Barbara C. (right) performed at the California State Historic Park
in Old Shasta. The event was "Old-Time Holiday
in the Parks." |
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December 2007
"Caroling" on recorder:
Kay (left) and Barbara C. (right) performed at the California State Historic Park
in Old Shasta on December 3, 2007. The event was "Old-Time Holiday
in the Parks." |
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Redding Chapter, American Recorder Society
Kay Hettich, Director
Barbara Condon, Assistant Director
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We would love to
play for YOUR event or service organization!
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Contact Kay for
performance rate information.
A discounted ensemble rate is available.
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ARS
Redding Chapter...
Come join
us! |
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The Redding Chapter has two ensembles: |
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The
Castle Musicians (Novice Ensemble) Willow Wind
Consort (Intermediate Ensemble) |
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The
Castle Musicians is a
novice ensemble, accommodating entry-level to advanced beginner recorder players. (See
Ensembles #1
and #2 Web Page.)
Repertoire: English Renaissance, American
heritage, and Christmas music.
Meets: Every
other Monday in Redding at 1:00 PM.
Since August 2008, this ensemble has been an off-shoot of the
recorder classes at the Senior Citizens' Hall (Benton Drive). The
group currently has three enthusiastic, talented novices!
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Willow Wind Consort is an advanced intermediate ensemble,
playing multiple instruments and standard recorder
literature. (See
Ensembles #2 Web Page). Baroque repertoire is especially
rewarding musically, and it inspires us to work on technique.
Repertoire:
The ensemble performs German, French, English, Italian, and Irish repertoire--from
Medieval through contemporary periods. A dynamic duo!
Meets: Every
other Tuesday, 1:00 PM in Redding.
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Willow Wind
Consort: Kay and
Barbara C. |
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Redding Chapter News
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Upcoming Event:
To be posted for 2010. |
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Upcoming Event:
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Shasta Regional
Medical Center
December 19, 2009
Kay and Barbara performed Christmas carols and Bach transcriptions
in the lobby as our celebration of Christmas 2009. |
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The Vistas
(Retirement Center)
December 15, 2009
Kay and Barbara performed Christmas and medieval carols for
residents of The Vistas. |
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Shasta State Historic Park;
December 5, 2009
Kay and Barbara performed Christmas duos, English medieval carols,
English Renaissance fantasias, and Bach transcriptions to an
appreciative audience. |
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Annual ARS Redding Chapter concert;
December 1, 2009
Performance mainly by Kay and Barbara, with a significant
contribution of Christmas carols by novices, who began studying recorder
with Kay through Senior Citizen's classes.
Kay and Barbara showcased music and instruments from the medieval period
through the present. Solos by Kay of Renaissance Christmas carols and
Jacob van Eyck. |
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Thanksgiving dinner concert;
November 24, 2009
Kay performed popular and jazz recorder with CD backup band to a
festive audience two days before Thanksgiving. Performance at The Vistas.
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Baroque Workshop; June 2008
San Francisco Early Music Society
Kay had the opportunity to study with Marion Verbruggen and Frances
Blaker.
An unforgettable experience! Insights from the workshop have been
shared with Barbara C. These lessons have been renewing us now
for two years! |
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♫ SFEMS Recorder Workshop
July 2006
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Kay attended the "Recorder
Workshop" of the San Francisco Early Music Society on
scholarship from the American Recorder Society. It was
an opportunity to hear and work with five international recorder players. An outstanding opportunity! |
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♫ Project: Recorders for Children
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Does your
child play the recorder?
Kay would like
to form children's recorder groups to provide
musical instruction for children. Some children learn
the recorder in school, but lack a place to develop ensemble experience.
If your child plays the
recorder and you would like to know more about playing in a group,
please contact Kay (530) 241-8107. |
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Visiting Recorder
Players Welcome |
Are
you planning a visit to the Redding area? Call Kay or send an e-mail in advance to attend a rehearsal.
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Contact the
American Recorder Society. |
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You are invited...to
visit a rehearsal if you would like to learn to play the recorder.
You can start
playing the recorder with or without previous musical
background.
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