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 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. You can download our program here (pdf).

Orchestra Sessions
For CREMS members only 14.00-16.00 (arrive at 13.45) on the last Sunday each month at St David's, Red Hill. A variety of music will be offered. New/different music will be handed out each session and collected after playing. Cost per member $10 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



2011 Program

Orchestra Sessions
  • For CREMS members only
  • 14.00-16.00 (arrive at 13.45) on the last Sunday each month (except for April) at St
  • David's, Red Hill
  • A variety of music will be offered
  • New/different music will be handed out each session and collected after playing
  • Cost per member $10 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) on every second Sunday of the month (except for April) at
  • St David's Red Hill or a member's home.
  • 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.
15 October
Master class with Barbara Jerjen (all day) details to follow

30 October
Orchestra - guest conductor Robyn Mellor

13 November
'Blow-in' - carols

27 November
Orchestra

11 December
'Blow-in' - Christmas music

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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 - Diane Williamson
  • 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 (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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