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Formed in 1995, the Society continues and extends the activities of the former West Australian Recorder Guild. The Society aims to:

Society activities

You may like to join us! -- Fill in an application form for membership and send it to the Treasurer. Two versions of the application form are available. Click on the one that you prefer:
  1. A web page to print out, fill in and post to the Treasurer with your cheque of money order.
  2. An rft (rich text format) file to open, type in your details and send off. Most word processing programs can open rft files.

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Contacts for further information

Treasurer/Membership Secretary:  Judi Haederle, phone 9245 5926

Librarian: Barrie Baker, phone 9271 5184

Our mail address: PO Box 879 CLAREMONT WA  6910


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Teachers -- recorder and early music

Helen Baker - Ferndale; flute; contact for the WA Flute Society (on committee); phone 9351 9479 mobile 0411 691 749

Irene Batini - Willetton; piano, recorders, theory; Member of the Institute of Music Teachers; Accredited Teaching Member of the West Australian Music Teachers Association; phone 9457 1952

Chris Da Silva - Wembley; piano; phone and fax 9381 2724

Duncan Gardiner - Gosnells; guitar, violin; phone 9398 2576

Elizabeth Kelly - East Fremantle; piano, recorder; Member of the Institute of Music Teachers (Australia-wide); Accredited Teacher of Music (Western Australian Music Teachers' Association); phone 9339 4178 or 0408 394 877

Monica McTaggart- Shenton Park; recorders, piano, brass; phone 9382 3318


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Forthcoming Society Events

Soirée on Saturday 30 January

Judi Haederle has invited the Society to hold a Soirée at her home at 35 Bushey Road, Wembley Downs, on Saturday 30 January, 7.30 pm.

Enjoy a summer evening of music at the Haederles.

Bring something to sip, something to nibble, your music and something to entertain.


Early music events in WA


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News and Views


Problems paying your membership fee?

If you no longer use a cheque book, don't want to trail to the post office for a money order but don't want to lose contact with the Society, then the good news is REMSWA can help by accepting interbank transfers. Contact the Treasurer, Judi Haederle, on 9245 5926 for the necessary details.

Wanted -- Ideas, imagination and input!

A venue for our September camp in 2010 is being sought. Katanning is unfortunately no longer appropriate so a decision has been taken to hold the camp either within the metropolitan area or close to it. It is hoped this move will encourage participants who may have family or work commitments and who have been unable in the past to get away for a whole weekend but who will now be able to attend part or all of the camp with the option of going home at night.

We have some fabulous tutors lined up but would very much welcome suggestions or ideas from members for a venue. Venues with or without catering and accommodation will be considered.

If you think you can help us with the search for a suitable venue please give the committee a call.

Email from Patrice Connelly

Saraband Music presents:

SM64: The Bass Recorder Book, Vol. 1 $26.40 (inc GST)

Just off the press, this is a collection of folk songs and dances from England, Ireland, Scotland and a few from Australia. For the songs, the lyrics are included. There are pieces from Playford's Country Dancing Master, old favourites like The Foggy Dew, Ye Banks and Braes, O Waly Waly, and Click go the Shears! Many of my editions are sold overseas, so I'm hoping that the inclusion of some Australian standards will be an eye-opener.

Vol. 2 should be out in a few weeks I hope. It will contain a selection of Renaissance, and possibly mediaeval music. I may even get to do Vol. 3.

I'm excited about expanding the very limited repertoire for the bass recorder. The pieces are also playable on bass viol or cello. The book grew out of some discussion with Elizabeth Cook, one of my recorder customers.

Patrice Connelly, Saraband Music

+61 (0)7 5422 0806

www.saraband.com.au


Links to kindred organisations and other sites of possible interest

Your interests may widen, or you may wish to play or hear early music when you travel to other States!


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