Play with Us!
Summer Sundays
Coming up: July 27, 2025
Just for fun! ALL are welcome!
Music of various kinds, plus sun and laughter.
Outdoor sight-reading sessions on summer afternoons!
Membership not required. No admission charge.
Music of various kinds, plus sun and laughter.
Outdoor sight-reading sessions on summer afternoons!
Membership not required. No admission charge.
Performance opportunity: If you have a piece to share with us (solo or in ensemble) this is your chance. An appreciative audience is guaranteed!
Please take:
- instruments & music stand - chair - drinks for yourself
- clips/clothes pins to hold down your music - optional: music to share (8 copies)
_________Past________________
Summer 2025 2-4 p.m.
About June 29: Small gusts of wind added a slight new sound from our six recorders! However, those same gusts weren't enough to topple our umbrellas. We played some SATB pieces - which were delightful on our ears, yet playable for our newest guests. Thank you
to David for his leadership and thanks to Anne again for her yard.
About July 27:
Many thanks to participants, hosts and those
who took music for us to explore and play.
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Summer 2024 2-4 p.m.
About July 21: It was hot, hot, hot! David saved the day by opening his cool basement for the four of us. We enjoyed a number of original pieces from
"Recorder Month - March" issued by the American Recorder Society.
About Aug 11: 'Twas a perfect day to relax in the shade, and read through some old (including Bach) and some new pieces! Four more took part!
Many thanks to participants, hosts and those
who took music for us to explore and play.
2023 July notes: Happiness! 8 parts!
Together again..finally! Under the fine direction of Vince Kelly, we enjoyed various composers. Along the way, some time signature changes challenged our brains, yet the music selection was always pleasing. With the great turnout, it was a treat to play an eight part piece, then another in the form of a two part choir! Playing was only part of the fun; two guitar/recorder duos shared their talents and skills for our listening pleasure.
July 23, 2023 2-4 pm Anne's backyard
Many thanks to all who contributed to the success of the sunny afternoon!
Attendance total - ten
Together again..finally! Under the fine direction of Vince Kelly, we enjoyed various composers. Along the way, some time signature changes challenged our brains, yet the music selection was always pleasing. With the great turnout, it was a treat to play an eight part piece, then another in the form of a two part choir! Playing was only part of the fun; two guitar/recorder duos shared their talents and skills for our listening pleasure.
July 23, 2023 2-4 pm Anne's backyard
Many thanks to all who contributed to the success of the sunny afternoon!
Attendance total - ten
Aug 28, '22 Past Summer Sunday Delight
Ten players took pleasure in live harmony together! The weather cooperated as we played some folk songs,
a brand new canon, and tried and true pieces from the 1500s.
Besides playing, a few musicians entertained us with recorder/guitar and recorder/voice compositions.
Many thanks to our host, Lori; also to our leaders Vince and Anne; to those who prepared pieces for our listening enjoyment; and everyone able to attend!
a brand new canon, and tried and true pieces from the 1500s.
Besides playing, a few musicians entertained us with recorder/guitar and recorder/voice compositions.
Many thanks to our host, Lori; also to our leaders Vince and Anne; to those who prepared pieces for our listening enjoyment; and everyone able to attend!
Summer Sundays in 2021!
August 29 - New Place; David's backyard
In case of inclement weather, we can shelter and play indoors.
Please take your own:
> Chairs or mats to sit on
> Drinks and other refreshments for yourself
> Recorders and music stand (and maybe clips) if you’re planning to play
> Music - which will be emailed to you
August 29 - New Place; David's backyard
In case of inclement weather, we can shelter and play indoors.
Please take your own:
> Chairs or mats to sit on
> Drinks and other refreshments for yourself
> Recorders and music stand (and maybe clips) if you’re planning to play
> Music - which will be emailed to you
June 13 and July 25 - players continued playing delightful rounds and a range of traditional and modern pieces.
Again, Anne's backyard provided sun or shade surrounded by the array of flora that our unusual heat couldn't beat. Thank you as well, to our performers who played some Handel and Telemann!
Again, Anne's backyard provided sun or shade surrounded by the array of flora that our unusual heat couldn't beat. Thank you as well, to our performers who played some Handel and Telemann!
Updated May 30
Yes, Yes ! June 13 @ 3 p.m.
Summer Sundays in 2021!
in Anne's backyard
Please register in advance so that we can follow covid rules
which limit our gathering to 10 folks overall.
Contact Anne by email, phone or through the contact page here.
No charge; more details to be delivered to your inbox.
...Because the gov't has returned the "outdoor social gathering limit" back to 10 people (at the end of May).
Rain out date: the next week on the 20th
Note that we will implement all Alberta Health protocols re: covid-19.
Summer Sundays - Remembered
2019 July 12 August 16 September 20
2019 July 12 August 16 September 20
#3 Our final Summer Sunday, sneeking in before the official autumn season,was sunny in more ways than one for us all on September 20. Again, players stepped up to play for everyone - recorder & guitar and a lovely suite for three. (9 + 1 attended)
#2 We beat the heat of August 16 under umbrellas, canopies and
awnings -amidst cherries, corn, beans and colourful posies. Best
of all, though were the dozen players! This time we heard a
regular trio, our rockin' classical guitar/recorder duo, & then
Dorothy previewed her upcoming concert, which included a
humming bird piece on the tiny garklein recorder! As in July, we
played some rounds to keep us deeper in tune with each other! (10+1)
#2 We beat the heat of August 16 under umbrellas, canopies and
awnings -amidst cherries, corn, beans and colourful posies. Best
of all, though were the dozen players! This time we heard a
regular trio, our rockin' classical guitar/recorder duo, & then
Dorothy previewed her upcoming concert, which included a
humming bird piece on the tiny garklein recorder! As in July, we
played some rounds to keep us deeper in tune with each other! (10+1)
#1 Our first Sunday event was July 13 and seemed akin to a folk festival, as recorders were joined by guitars, banjos and a tenor tin whistle. The setting was park-like in a backyard graced with a patio/stage, under an umbrella! Dorothy debuted her own compositions and we all played some recorder canons to ensure harmony for and by everyone! (12 + 1)
Many thanks to the organizers, hosts, round leaders, performers and out-of-towners.
Summer Sundays
Need some recorder playing company?
Join us for a casual hour of solos and canons!
You bring the solos and we'll send you some easy canons
so we can play in harmony!
RSVP to xx That will help us ensure that our venue can accommodate everyone. Let us know if you plan to play something for us. We can send you the rounds, and an address.
Rounds/Canons: If you have a round to contribute for group playing, send it to Lori as an email attachment so it can be forwarded to attendees.
When/Where: September 20 Still in Anne's Backyard
In case of inclement weather -- We did have chilly weather on the original date of September 13....New date, as above: September 20. However, in case of inclement weather, still look for an email two hours before the event.
In case of an abundance of participants, we will let you know an alternate venue.
Please take your own:
Join us for a casual hour of solos and canons!
You bring the solos and we'll send you some easy canons
so we can play in harmony!
RSVP to xx That will help us ensure that our venue can accommodate everyone. Let us know if you plan to play something for us. We can send you the rounds, and an address.
Rounds/Canons: If you have a round to contribute for group playing, send it to Lori as an email attachment so it can be forwarded to attendees.
When/Where: September 20 Still in Anne's Backyard
In case of inclement weather -- We did have chilly weather on the original date of September 13....New date, as above: September 20. However, in case of inclement weather, still look for an email two hours before the event.
In case of an abundance of participants, we will let you know an alternate venue.
Please take your own:
- Chairs or mats to sit on
- Drinks and other refreshments for yourself
- Recorders and music stand (and maybe clips) if you’re planning to play
- Canons (emailed to you)
- covid safety precautions will be in place