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. 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 Pam Rooney pamrooney@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.

Orchestra Sessions
Orchestra 2.00 - 3.30pm, Afternoon tea 3.30 - 4.00pm, Encore Group 4.00 - 5.00pm The cost for these sessions will be $15 if attending either orchestra or ensemble group, $20 if attending both. These are held at St David's Church Red Hill, on the corner of Fortitude and La Perouse Sts. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time in order to help with setting up and bring something to share for afternoon tea.



CREMS Calendar 2013

April 15-28
School holidays (ACT)

April 28
2 - 3.30pm Orchestra
4 - 5pm Encore group

May 4-5
Bundanoon
Bundanoon Brochure & registration 2013.pdf

May 26
2 - 3.30pm Orchestra
4 - 5pm Encore group

June 23
This rehearsal will be held at Saints Anglican Church, 9 Cowper St., Ainslie
Please also note change of time
2.30 - 4.00 Orchestra
4.00 - 5.00 Encore group

June 30
Mid-year concert "Musical Offering" at the High Court at 2.30pm
Participants to arrive by 1pm

July 8-21
School holidays (ACT)

July 28
2 - 3.30pm Orchestra
4 - 5pm Ensemble group

August 18
11am- 5.00pm. Workshop. Tutor: Robyn Mellor

August 25
2 - 3.30pm Orchestra
3.30 - 4pm AGM
4 - 5pm Ensemble group

September 22
2 - 3.30pm Orchestra
4 - 5pm Ensemble group

September 28-29
Bundanoon

October 1-13
School holidays (ACT)

October 27
2 - 3.30pm Orchestra
4 - 5pm Ensemble group

November 17
2 - 3.30pm Concert rehearsal orchestra
4 - 5pm Concert rehearsal encore group

November 24
2pm. End of year concert

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The Committee
  • President, Newsletter Editor - Pam Rooney
  • Vice-President - Valerie Jackson
  • Honorary Secretary - Les Davey
  • Public Officer - Graham Ranft
  • Treasurer - Kiri Lefebvre
  • Committee Members - Barbara Jerjen, Diane Williamson

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Membership and Newsletter Subscriptions

Please see our CREMS brochure. We send out a monthly 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 (May 2013) Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our April 2013 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our March 2013 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our February 2013 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our December 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our November 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our October 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our September 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our August 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our July 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our June 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our May 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our April 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our March 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our February 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our January 2012 Newsletter (.pdf).

Annual Membership fees:
  • Single membership $35.00
  • Family membership (2 or more people) $45
  • 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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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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