Caroline Tremblay directed an interesting and enjoyable sightreading on October 15. As usual, we played through a range of music, mostly by Bach and Pretorius, some of which was linked thematically (In Dulci Jubilo by both composers). What was special about this sightreading was that the music was accessible to members of Recorder for Fun as well as more advanced players. Turnout reflected this - both Recorder for Fun and Harmonia were well represented. While it would be an exaggeration to say that the pieces were easy, there were certainly accessible lines in all pieces played, and as one member of Recorder for Fun said, "I really enjoyed the experience, as I was able to follow along on my line without any problem for the most part. Sometimes when my concentration wavered I listened to my neighbours and found my place again. I was proud of myself for accepting the challenge and felt like a 'grown-up'! I loved participating in this beautiful musical experience." At the same time, the usual attendees of sightreadings were not disappointed. Not only did they get to work through the complexities of the double choir in one of the pieces played, they enjoyed the larger sound made possible by the larger group participating. So, it's time to look forward to the next sightreading, which will be led by Marie-Laurence Primeau and which will again welcome everyone from Recorder for Fun through to Flutissimo.
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The dance-music workshop with Anne-Marie Gardette and Vincent Lauzer will take place on November 1 at 7 PM at the École de musique Vincent d'Indy! Recorders players and dancers are welcome. All information, the music (with instructions for preparing for the workshop), the registration page for the workshop, and the signup sheet for the parts are available at the event page on our website.
The first sightreading session of the year will take place on Thursday, September 20 at 7 PM at the Ecole de Musique Vincent d'Indy. Sophie Larivière will direct. Members and nonmembers are both welcome, though nonmembers must pay $15. Players of the level of Harmonia (Intermediate II) and higher are welcome.
The forty or so participants at the Welcome Cocktail on August 29 enjoyed a very interesting discussion between the five directors of the practice groups on this subject. Here are the main points of the discussion.
You are invited to the Recorder Rendezvous on September 30!
In collaboration with the Montreal Recorder Society, Flûte Alors! presents a day for adult recorder players of all levels. Spend the day with the four members of Flûte Alors! and discover the many sounds and expressive possibilities offered by this wonderful instrument.
On the schedule: interpretation workshops, sight reading workshops, an introduction to beginning recorder, and a teleconference with special guest Sarah Jeffery of Team Recorder entitled "Be the best recorder player you can be! Getting the most from your practice time." The event culminates in a concert by Flûte Alors! in which the participants will also be invited to play!
Recorder Rendezvous adults
Date: Sunday, September 30, 2018
Time: 9:00 to 4:30
Location: École de musique Vincent d'Indy
Information: https://www.
Members of the Montreal Recorder Society receive a special discount. And, if you bring a beginner to the afternoon introductory workshop, you will receive a further discount!