Date: Saturday October 3, 2009
Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Place: Columbia Teachers College, New York City
This annual gathering is a chance for amateur and professional viol players to meet and mingle as well as play—and to participate in discussions about the society’s activities.
This year, we’re trying a new format, with two playing sessions in the morning
Schedule
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9:30-9:50
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Meeting and greeting; breakfast pastries and coffee or tea. Silent auction begins!
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9:50-10:00
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Lot drawing for consorts 1 and 2.
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10:10-11:30
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Consort 1, novice class.
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11:40-1:00
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Consort 2.
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1:15-3:15
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Lunch / meeting. Silent auction ends (at exactly 3:00).
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3:20-4:20
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Viol orchestra.
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4:20-4:30
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Farewells.
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Here’s information about the day:
POT LUCK PLAYING
Groups are chosen by lot, mixing all playing levels. Each of the day’s two consorts will include up to 6 players, depending on enrollment. Tuning will be A=415 this year. Please bring some 4-part to 6-part music to share!
IF YOU DON’T WANT A POT LUCK CONSORT
Players of all levels who don’t want to trust to chance can sign up for the structured consort. Parts may be doubled in this group. Let us know if this is what you’d like to do.
NOVICE CLASS
We’ll also be holding a (free) morning introductory class for absolute beginners. We’ll supply instrument and teacher. Call the registrar at 212.673.2052 or e-mail at
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for more information or to register.
POT LUCK DINING
If you’d like to make a dish to share, please let us know. If you don’t want to contribute, please bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided for everyone.
SILENT AUCTION
This is a chance to acquire some wonderful objects and obtain services ranging from luxurious to whimsical. Contributions (tax deductable) are always welcome!
Note that the auction will end at 3 pm this year.
THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Topics include a preview of events for this coming year and a discussion of aims and projects. Please come and participate—help the VdGS/GNY be the group you want it to be. And let us know if there’s a topics you’d like to present or discuss so that we can add it to the agenda.
VIOL ORCHESTRA
We’ll end the Play-In with everyone participating in the Ad Hoc Viol Orchestra of Greater New York!
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NOTES:
This event is free, but everyone (except for novices) is asked to pay annual membership dues to attend. Please make checks out to VdGS/GNY. We have kept our membership fees low because we depend on the generosity of members who can afford extra (tax-deductible) contributions to help us meet expenses.
Membership dues are $20 for individuals, $30 for families, and $15 for students.
The membership fee can be paid at the meeting, or you can send a check to:
Norma Cote
99 Bank Street, #2R
New York, NY 10014
Please make sure you include the fact that you have pre-paid in your e-mail registration or phone message!
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TO REGISTER:
Just paste the following registration form below into an e-mail, complete it, and send it to
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. Or, call and leave a message with your registration information (or any questions) at 646-279-4379.
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Name:
Address:
Phone(s):
Would you like to be in a pot luck consort? A coached consort? Just want to audit?
What instrument are you bringing?
Will you be attending all day? Just for the morning sessions? Just in the afternoon? Just for the meeting?
Will you be contribute a pot-luck dish for lunch? (Please describe)
Will you be contributing any item(s) for the auction? (Please describe)
Do you have a project or a concern to discuss or share during the meeting?
Will you be bringing any music to share? (Please describe)
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FOR NOVICES ONLY:
Do you need an instrument to play? If so, do you have a preference (treble, tenor, or bass)?
What's your previous musical experience?
How did you find out about the Play-in?
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