MAY, 2011
FINAL MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTS
Yes, the time has come for usÑLiz and GraceÑto cast aside these official robes and relinquish our honorary titles as Co-Presidents of the MPRO. We are pleased to announce that Amy Booth will be taking up the mantle in the Fall. Congratulations and thanks go to you, Amy!
The orchestraÕs existence is dependent on the support and participation of its members, who not only blow their own horns, but also serve in the many aspects of maintaining the organization. For the past five years we have had the privilege of sharing these activities with ÒThe BoardÓ. Thanks go to all its members Ð past and present Ð and to our conductor, the indispensable cog in the wheel. To acquaint yourselves with ÒThe Board,Ó please refer to the small print on the last page of UpBeat.
At this, our last appearance on the bully pulpit, we encourage all present orchestra members to find a way to take part in the management and sustenance of the MPROÉthe first priority being consistent in rehearsal attendance.
And so we say, as Maria did, so musically,
ÒAdieu, adieuÉto you and you and youÉÓ
Grace and Liz (Co-Presidents).
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And many thanks to you, Liz and Grace, for all youÕve done for MPRO!
ConductorÕs Corner
Dear members of the Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra,
Listed below is information regarding the final two meetings, dress rehearsal and performance that will conclude MPROÕs 2010-2011 season. Bass viola da gamba, great bass and contrabass recorders will be needed for the two meetings on May 11 and May 25, harp on May 11 and krummhorns and dulcien on May 25. All of these instruments will be needed for the dress rehearsal on June 1 and concert on June 4. Please note that Wednesday, June 1, is the dress rehearsal for MPROÕs spring concert, and this rehearsal will take place at Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 Waverley Street in Palo Alto at 7:30 P.M. The spring concert will take place at Grace Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 4, at 2:00 P.M. As in the past, small ensembles are encouraged to appear in the spring concert. Those groups that intend to perform at the spring concert on June 4 are asked to send me the following information by May 20: the title(s) of the music to be performed, the name(s) of the composer(s), the name of the ensemble (if any) and the names of the ensemble's members.
Wednesday, May 11
Hovhaness: Let them praise the name of the Lord
Purcell: Suite in G Major
Grenon: Je suy defait
Johannes le Grant: Entre vous nouviaux mariŽs
Shmulowitz: A Brivele der MamÕn
Wednesday, May 25
Boyce: Symphony No. 3
Palmer: Sonata La Margherita
Hovhaness: Let them praise the name of the Lord
Purcell: Suite in G Major
Wednesday, June 1
Grace Lutheran Church
3149 Waverley Street, Palo Alto
7:30 P.M.
Boyce: Symphony No. 3
Palmer: Sonata La Margherita
Hovhaness: Let them praise the name of the Lord
Purcell: Suite in G Major
Grenon: Je suy defait
Johannes le Grant: Entre vous nouviaux mariŽs
Shmulowitz: A Brivele der MamÕn
Saturday, June 4
MPRO Spring Concert
Grace Lutheran Church
2:00 P.M.
Boyce: Symphony No. 3
Grenon: Je suy defait
Johannes le Grant: Entre vous nouviaux mariŽs
Shmulowitz: A Brivele der MamÕn
Palmer: Sonata La Margherita
Hovhaness: Let them praise the name of the Lord
Purcell: Suite in G Major
This seasonÕs spring concert will present a wide variety of selections from the 15th through the 20th centuries featuring all of the orchestraÕs resources, and I encourage you to invite your family and friends to attend this performance. I would also like to thank the members of MPRO for all of their hard work and diligence in preparing the music for this concert and, once again, want to express my thanks to the orchestra's officers for their invaluable expertise in seeing to the necessary tasks that make MPRO's programs possible as well as for organizing a highly successful workshop this season. I wish all MPRO members the very best this summer and look forward to seeing all of you again in September at our first meeting of the 2011-2012 season.
Sincerely,
Fred Palmer
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Foothill Presbyterian Church Music Series
Monteverdi Brass Quintet
Friday May 27, 2011 Ð 8:00 PM
Richard Roper & Robert Wilkins (trumpets), Don Benham, Frank Bunger, Mike Cushing (trombones) share their passion for chamber music and glorious works from the Renaissance . Program includes music by Palestrina, Schein, Isaac, and Victoria.
Peralta Consort
Saturday, June 11, 2011 Ð 3:00 PM
The resident early music ensemble of Foothill Presbyterian Church, performs music from the Baroque and Renaissance eras: J.S. Bach, Benedetto Marcello, Quantz, Telleman, Uccellini, and more. http://theperaltaconsort.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
¥ Suggested Donation for all concerts is $10 per person
¥ Reception to follow each concert
¥ Foothill Presbyterian Church is located at 5301 McKee Road in San Jose
¥ Wheelchair accessible
¥ For further information email FoothillPC@gmail.com
Flanders Recorder Quartet
Friday, May 6, 2011, 8:00 PM, at Saint LukeÕs Episcopal Church, 20 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030. Adults $25, Seniors $20, Students $10. For tickets and information: www.sunsetconcerts.org.
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What is the definition of a quarter tone? Two recorders playing in unison.