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February Notes from CMC
02/19/2015
Family Friday Feb. 20
Old music and fresh popcorn on this concert for the birds
Oregon Renaissance Band returns on Friday, Feb. 20 to feature music inspired by our feathered friends, including Janequin's "Le chant des oiseaux", Byrd's "The Battell", Senfl's "Das Gläut zu Speyer" (The Sounds of Speyer), and Isaac's "A la battaglia" on voices and a myriad of period instruments including recorders, renaissance violin, viol, sackbutts, krummhorns, dulcian, krummhorns, racketts, tartold, lute, and more. Each instrument is introduced and played, demonstrating the most curious sounds to spring from the Renaissance and makes for a very lively evening!
The Oregon Renaissance Band is a 10 to 12-member ensemble dedicated to performing and recording music of the Renaissance on faithful reproductions of historical instruments, many of which were built by the performers. They have presented concerts and workshops since 1991 and has been featured on NPR's "Performance Today". Directed by Philip Neuman and Gayle Neuman. Other members include Daphne Clifton, Kathryn Richer, Andy Harris, Ben Fitch, Cindy Markham, Polly Gibson, David Bryan, Lori Fitch, Hideki Yamaya, and Sharon Cheney.
The short one-hour concert with no intermission starts at 7:15 pm, and is free with suggested donation of $5 per person or $15 for families. With inexpensive snacks and no 'shushing' allowed, the event is ideal for families with young children. More info.
Be sure to check out our full and up-to-date event calendar online for lots of affordable fun for the family!
Music Thrift Sale
Feb. 23 - 27 in the CMC Lobby
Buy songs, scores, sonatas, symphonies and other sheet music for just $1 an inch! Find bargains on CDs, note cards and other items. It all happens during normal business hours at the Community Music Center, while supplies last. Proceeds support music scholarships and other programs at the Center.
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