Canberra Recorder and Early Music Society

The Canberra Recorder and Early Music Society is aimed at people of all ages and abilities in the Canberra region who share a love of this ancient instrument. We offer regular playing opportunities with those who are like-minded in an informal and social atmosphere, as well as workshops led by professional tutors. Members are encouraged to play in consorts or small groups, and to form links with other players in the Canberra region. Members are entitled to use of the CREMS music library. Twice a year CREMS participates in a weekend workshop in Bundanoon, in southern NSW, in conjunction with the Sydney Society of Recorder Players.

Contact Us
Our mailing address is:
CREMS
PO Box 6052
O'Connor ACT 2602
Email us wildia@grapevine.com.au

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Programme
Regular monthly playing meetings are held. A small fee is charged to cover the cost of room hire and tea, coffee etc, and tuition when appropriate.

Blow-Ins
Blow-ins are an informal opportunity to play with others, and have fun at the same time. All members of whatever standard are welcome to come along and have a blow. Those hosting blow-ins are welcome to suggest music of their choice (please advise the Committee in advance).

Bundanoon Brochure - delete. Refer to Sydney Society of Recorder Players for the September brochure 2008 Program

The venue will be St David's Church, Red Hill, unless advised otherwise.

Brochure: pdf Brochure to download

Enquiries: Diane Williamson (wildia@grapevine.com.au)


Sunday 31 August
Orchestra
1.45 pm St David's Church, Red Hill

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September
Bundanoon

Sunday 28 September
House Concert rehearsal
1.45 pm St David's Church, Red Hill

Sunday 26 October
House Concert rehearsal
1.45 pm St David's Church, Red Hill

Sunday 23 November
House Concert rehearsal
1.45 pm St David's Church, Red Hill

Sunday 30 November
House Concert
Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest


Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest

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The Committee
  • President - Mary Burbrook de Vere
  • Vice-President - Helen Small, Jean Gifford
  • Secretary - Jill Pierce
  • Public Officer - Graham Ranft
  • Hon Treasurer - Ian Scott
  • Honorary Secretary and Newsletter Editor - Diane Williamson
  • Committee Members - Barbara Jerjen, Robyn Mellor, Cathy Eiszele, Jill Pierce and Jess Aan

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Membership and Newsletter Subscriptions

Please see our CREMS brochure. We send out a quarterly newsletter to all members. Subscriptions are valid from 1 July to 30 June. New members joining after February will get a 50% discount.

Please click here to download our current (July 2008) Newsletter (.doc).

Please click here to download our previous (June 2008) Newsletter (pdf).

Annual Membership fees:
  • Single membership $35.00
  • Family membership (2 or more people) $45
  • Student - $15
  • Student, Pensioner and Members living outside the ACT $25.00

Details to send us:

Name, Address, Postcode
Phone, Fax, Email address
Instruments you play; Standard (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
and which groups you play with.

If you do not wish this information to be included in the list which is published occasionally for members' information, please indicate this.

Send your details and cheque (made out to CREMS) to:
CREMS Treasurer
PO Box 6052
O'Connor ACT 2602

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Bundanoon Recorder Workshops

Twice a year in spring and autumn, CREMS members and friends have the opportunity to play, learn and socialise with members of the Sydney Society of Recorder Players in the tranquil surrounds of Bundanoon. Workshops offer members the experience of playing in larger groups, as well as the opportunity to develop their playing skills with others of a similar standard under experienced professional tutors. Each workshop has a distinctive theme, ranging from the Spanish tradition to Bach to the Renaissance to contemporary Australian works, highlighting the timeless versatility of the recorder. Players at all levels are welcome to participate.

Bundanoon Brochure 2008 (pdf)

CREMS Dance Group

If you would rather dance than play, or, indeed, both, then think about joining our Dance Group. Dances taught are from the 15th 17th Century France, Italy and England. Wear loose clothing and low shoes (with leather soles for preference). Happy shoes and jiffies are satisfactory.

For information on costs and venues, please contact:
Estelle Canning, Kunama Cottage, via Dalton NSW 2581
phone (02) 4845-0228.


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