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Play the Recorder Month-2011

Recorder players from across North America celebrate March as "Play-the-Recorder Month" (PtRM). Many ARS chapters plan special concerts and presentations to illustrate the versatility and beauty of this wonderful instrument.

The third Saturday in March, 3/19/11, is designated "Recorder Day," when individuals and chapters around the world are encouraged to play Glen Shannon’s original composition, “The Harmonius Blockflute”. The composition appears in the January issue of American Recorder magazine. You may download a copy and listen to two different midi versions of the music.
The Harmonius Blockflute: SATB midi SATB midi with optional Contrabass and Sopranino parts

Children are also included in PtRM. There is a lesson plan teaching "Tue, Tue, a folk song from (introducing F#) and coordinating with MENC's World's Largest Concert. And, new this year, a Student Art contest, the winner having his/her artwork on an American Recorder cover.
See results of contest here!

In addition, American Recorder Society is holding its First American Recorder magazine Cover Art Contest for students in Grades 3-8. Young people are invited to create original artwork featuring the recorder. The winning artwork will appear on the cover of the September issue of American Recorder magazine. The deadline is 4/30/2011. Click these links for: contest rules, Contest ID Tags and Shipping Labels.
ARS holds a Membership Special during "Play-the-Recorder-Month". New members, or members that have lapsed for more than 2 years, may join the ARS for $35. That's a 25% savings off the normal price of $45. Join online HERE or send your Membership Special Application (PDF) to the ARS office by March 31st.

Plan your next celebration of "Play-the-Recorder-Month". See our Timeline [hyperlink] for planning your events. You may want to publicize your event with a press release or a public service announcement. (Word docs.)

Chapters and consorts should submit a Play-the-Recorder Month Contest Entry Form (Word) or (PDF) on their activities to be eligible for prizes for the "Most Creative Event" contest. The deadline for the contest in April 15.

We can’t wait to see and hear about what you are doing this year!

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