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February Meeting: Concentrating on One Piece DATE: Sunday, February 19, 2011 In our typical programs we are used to having a variety of music. Sometimes there is even more music than we can cover in our two hours of playing. Today we experience a different point of view. Dr. Davenport will guide us into exploring a piece in depth. He has chosen one of his favorites, Gombert’s highly lyrical Dezilde al cauellero, for our close study. It is not difficult to find the right notes in this piece, but the depth of it provides a different sort of experience. Here is Mark’s description: For my "Concentration on One Piece" we're going to take a look at my edition of Dezilde al cauellero by Nicolas Gombert (ca. 1495 - ca. 1556). Gombert is truly a cosmopolitan composer who, as master of choirboys in the chapel of Emperor Charles V, traveled extensively as an official member of court. Gombert is known to have worked in such cities as Vienna, Brussels, and Madrid. Perhaps it was during his travels in Spain that Gombert was inspired to compose the beautiful villancico Dezilde al cauellero. The source for this edition is a large collection of pieces titled Villancicos de diversos autores..., published in Venice (1556), by Girolamo Scotto. Actually, the piece appears to have the distinction of being the only Spanish song written by Gombert (among more than 70 French chansons found in his complete works). Yet, Gombert's lone example stands as one of the most aesthetically engaging of the genre. After playing through my modern edition of the piece, we'll then try reading through copies of the original partbooks from 1556, in original notation. There are still copies in stock available of this edition on the Landmark Press website for $12. Free shipping… mention the Denver Chapter workshop in the "Special Instructions" and get 20% discount. Our Leaders for this Weekend Our program leader Feb 19th is Dr Mark Davenport. He is Associate Professor and Director of Music at Regis University, in Denver. He directs the Collegium Musicum at Regis (currently celebrating its 10th year) and is a frequent faculty member of Early Music workshops across the U.S. In 2005 he founded, and currently directs, the Recorder Music Center, housed in Regis’s Dayton Memorial Library. His music publishing company, LaNDMark Press, is devoted to the publication of music for early instruments and voice. President's Message There are a couple of events coming up that I hope you have on your calendar. StopTime will be presenting their annual concert on February 18th at the Mercury Cafe from 6:00 to 8:00pm with a New Orleans theme. Maybe you'll catch a genuine New Orleans beaded necklace! The Denver Chapter May workshop will be bigger than ever, thanks to Madeline Zanetti. It will be held May 19 and 20. Information is being emailed to you monthly as it becomes available. Put it on your calendar. Also put on your calendar the Clea Galhano concert to be held at 7:30 the night before, May 18th, in Boulder under the auspices of Early Music Colorado. See flier on our website for details. Members in Good Standing Louise Adler, Karen Anderson, Shirley Baker, Jann Benson, Rebecca Beshore, David Brock, Paul Brunson, Marlys Butler, Jon Casbon, Bill Conklin, Virginia Cortes, Keith Emerson, Mike & Cathy Emptage, Barbara Fahey, Nancy Fey, Judy Fritz, RoseMary Glista, Pam Grotegut, Janet Handmaker, Erin and Gavin Johnson, John M. LeVett, Bob McCarroll, Lisa McInnis, Pat Midyet, Judy Miller, Paul Mimlitsch, Dick Munz, Bruce Nelson, Gail Nickless, Susan Osborn, Margaret A. Peterson, Ed Pinfield, Sally A. Pyle, Justine Romero, Miriam Rosenblum, Virginia T. Schlieker, Mary Scott, Pat Selby, Joyce Shambaugh, Mary Sloan, Ann Sprague, Victoria Taylor, Rosi Terada, Gerrie Vendegna, Diane M. Wagner, Joe Wilcox, Susan Wilcox, Richard Wood, Madeline Zanetti, Marianne Zwahlen. If your name does not appear on this list following the month you mail your check, please contact Dick Munz. May Recorder Workshop Announced Denver ARS Chapter Mile High Recorder Workshop,
with Newbies and All Denver Chapter Members Long-time Denver chapter member Paul Brunson will host the February 2012 Newbie session. Paul who lives in Erie served as program chairman for our Denver chapter in 2009 and 2010. He is a member of the Wayward Clefs, a group that performs in the metro area. Paul will lead the Newbies in rounds, including a couple of his own--one has the intriguing title “Devlish.” Paul encourages anybody who is new to the recorder or new to the Denver chapter to attend. Sunday, February 19th, 12:45 to 1:45 pm, Second
floor Do you know of anyone who would want to attend? Please spread the word. There is no charge for the session. For more information, contact Dick Munz at dickmunz@gmail.com or 303-286-7909. Drop-ins welcome. Wanted: Recorder Players or Groups If you are looking for a group to play with
or a player for your group, submit your interest and your
contact information by the 25th of the month to Bruce Nelson,
banelson3@q.com, to be included in the next month's newsletter. Recorder Wanted Dot Kaufman, dotdan@yahoo.com, recently moved from NJ to Denver and found us via the Denver Recorder website. At this time she is without an instrument and would like to know where she can buy a pearwood soprano reorder. Recorders for Sale 1. Kung Great Bass: Bubinga wood with velvet
lined hard case. Good condition. About 45 years old $1050. Rennaisance Recorders for Sale Recorder for Sale Moeck Tenor recorder: Maple with soft case.
About 25 years old. Good condition. $275. Great bass Recorder for sale Selling my mollenhauer denner great bass recorder. Got this as a backup to my main instrument (Kung greatbass) and it's hardly been used - just at home and rarely played. Selling for $2400 to finance purchase of another instrument. The denner greatbasses are selling for $3250.00 at Lazar's so my asking price should make for a good deal. If you know of anyone in the Denver Recorder Society who may be interested, feel free to give them my contact info. Also, thought I'd mention that I'd be interested in possible sales/ exchanges involving an English horn, alto or contra alto clarinet. Paul Mimlitsch <pmimlitsch@mac.com> Baroque Flute Traverso For Sale Roderick Cameron "Rottenburgh" baroque flute traverso. Ebony with natural ivory rings and sterling D# 2 middle joints: A415, A440. (Head joint has a repaired crack which has been completely stable for many years.) $400. Includes Cavallaro soft roll cover and the wonderful Margaret Neuhaus book with comprehensive fingering chart. (The ivory for the rings was acquired perfectly legally. It is recycled material that was in the USA prior to current restrictions. I specifically asked about the legality at the time of ordering the flute.) For someone who wants to experiment with a traverso, it is a perfect entry point. It will give a sense of what playing on a really good wooden instrument with a nice scale and beautiful tone is like without paying more than you would for most beginner-level traversos. Email or call 303.733.6461 Julia Elliott (Image files available) Group Corner News of the activities and postings from
area musical groups having recorder players. Check the chapter
website for a listing of all groups that we know of, including
contact information. The well planned, well prepared program was put together by our own Rebecca Beshore and her friend Erik Mason who is active on the shape note scene of our area. A best surprise for the likes of me: the celebration
of measures. I’m accustomed to not having measures
at all in Renaissance music. But these “American baroque”
shape note singers bend the other way. They confidently
mark each measure with a sweep of the right arm through
full range of motion. With that much activity resounding
in the room, you can’t just sit around. You have to
jump in! The Newbie Group gives newer players an opportunity
to play small ensemble music in a safe setting. Session
is free of charge and open to the public. Drop-ins welcome.
Newbies generally know some fingerings and have at least
minimal skill at reading music. You may also wish to attend
if you are new to our chapter but already play the recorder.
All voices of recorder are welcome. A chapter member volunteer
will direct the playing session. Attendees will have the
option of observing or participating in the monthly meeting,
which follows at 2:00 – 4:30 at the same location.
For more information, contact Dick Munz at dickmunz@gmail.com
or call 303-286-7909. See the related article in this newsletter
for information about the upcoming January meeting. Get a Gamba! Interested in learning more about the Viola da Gamba? A limited number of student quality viols are available for rental at a reasonable monthly rate. Please call Bill Conklin at 303-455-0837 for more information. TIME TO RENEW! NAME______________________________________________________________________ ___ I prefer to be notified when newsletters
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