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
For CREMS members only 14.00-17.00 (arrive at 13.45) on the last Sunday each month at St David's, Red Hill. A variety of music will be offered. Cost per member $15 per person. Please bring afternoon tea. Tea and coffee will be supplied.

Blow-ins
For CREMS members only. 14.00 - 15.30 (arrive at 13.45). Meets regularly at various venues. See Newsletter for program. There will be no conductor, but a CREMS member will find appropriate music and lead the blow-in. Cost $5. Please bring afternoon tea. Tea and coffee will be supplied.

CREMS Bass Group
On hold at present time



2012 Program

House Concerts
have been scheduled for the 24 June and 25 November. The format for the orchestra session will be:
  • 2.00 - 3.00PM Full orchestra
  • 3.30 - 4.00 PM Afternoon tea
  • 4.00 - 5.00 PM Encore Group
Music for both the full orchestra and the Encore group will be handed out at the orchestra session giving players the opportunity to practice between sessions. Please bring your music to each rehearsal.

Orchestra Sessions
Unless otherwise advised, orchestra sessions will be held on the last Sunday of the month at St David's, Red Hill. The charge for these sessions will now be $15.00. Please bring afternoon tea. Tea and coffee will be supplied.

Dates for the orchestra in 2012 have been scheduled for: 26 February, 25 March, 29 April, 27 May, 29 July, 26 August, 30 September, 28 October

Blow-ins
Are for members who wish to get together on a casual basis. They can be held at a Member's home or St David's, Red Hill at 14.00 - 15.30 (arrive at 13.45). The host will find appropriate music and either lead the session or request (in advance) another member lead. The cost is $5. Please bring afternoon tea. Tea and coffee will be supplied. If you are planning to host a blow-in please contact the president, Fiona Cochaud.

If you are planning to host a 'blow-in' and need advice with your choice of music please talk to Barbara Jerjen.

CREMS BUNDANOON WEEKEND
5-6 May 2012. Our theme is to be "Music from the Hispanic World". The brochure with details and registration form can be downloaded here (pdf).

29 April
Orchestra

5-6 May
The Bundanoon weekend

27 May
Orchestra

24 June
Orchestra

29 July
Orchestra

26 August
Orchestra

30 September
Orchestra

28 October
Orchestra

25 November
House Concert

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The Committee
  • President - Fiona Cochaud
  • Vice-President - Valerie Johnson
  • Honorary Secretary - Kiri Lefebvre
  • Public Officer - Graham Ranft
  • Treasurer - Ian Scott
  • Newsletter Editor - Pam Rooney
  • Committee Members - Barbara Jerjen, Pam Rooney, Diane Williamson

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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 (March 2012) Newsletter (.pdf).

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

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

Please click here to download our September 2011 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our August 2011 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our June 2011 Newsletter (.pdf).

Please click here to download our May 2011 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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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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