** BEMF - Boston Early Music Festival **
The Boston Early Music Festival is almost here! The 2017 BEMF runs from this coming Sunday June 11 through Sunday June 18. Visit the Festival website to plan a week full from morning until late at night of concerts, master classes, lectures, dance, and much more.
Hot tip: Discounted tickets for many BEMF events are available through ArtsBoston.
** American Recorder Society (ARS) Events at BEMF **
The American Recorder Society, of which BRS is a chapter affiliate, is sponsoring several events of particular interest to our community. For additional information, visit the ARS website:
Friday June 16, 10:00am-2:00pm
The ARS Recorder Relay
Free! Four hours of recitals from nearly a dozen different ensembles, featuring some of our coaches and other local performers. Special guest appearance from Teresa Deskur, teenage winner of Piffaro's 2016 National Recorder Competition for Young Players. Come and go at any time during the performances.
Chipman Hall, 6th Floor, 88 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02108
Saturday June 17, 10:00am-11:00am
Recorder Play-In
Free! All are invited to a coached playing session. Bring a music stand and your instruments.
Emmanuel Church music room, 15 Newbury Street, Boston 02116
Saturday, June 17, 11:30am
Master Class with Stefan Temmingh
Audit a master class conducted by recorder virtuoso Stefan Temmingh. Free with Festival Pass.
Emmanuel Church music room, 15 Newbury Street, Boston 02116
Also:
Wednesday June 14-Saturday June 17, 10:0am-5:00pm
Visit the American Recorder Society booth during the BEMF Exhibition. Festival pass required.
Courtyard Marriott Boston Downtown, 275 Tremont Street, Boston
Saturday, June 17, 8:30am-9:30am
Chapter Representation Breakfast Brainstorm
Boston Recorder Society members may join a free coffee chat with board members of the American Recorder Society.
Trident Booksellers & Café, 338 Newbury Street, Boston
