Together with her husband David Tayler, Hanneke cofounded and co-directs Voices of Music. Hanneke is a cofounder of the Junior Recorder Society in the East Bay, was the director of the SFEMS Medieval Renaissance Workshop for seven years and now directs, together with Rotem Gilbert, the SFEMS Recorder Workshop. She has recorded over fifty discs for Magnatune, BIS, Koch, Musica Omnia, Carus, AVIE and Delos. She founded a recorder resources and discussion group on the internet for people who are interested in recorder at http://recorders.ning.com/. Hanneke enjoys reading books, downhill skiing and hiking.

Please visit her at www.hannekevanproosdij.com

Our next piece, Machaut's Rondeau, Ma fin est mon commencement, is the earliest known

piece based entirely on retrograde procedures, a technique whose roots can be traced as far back as the late 12th century. Here the text Ma fin est mon commencement provides the clue to a realization in which the triplum is created by reading the cantus line in reverse and the second half of the lower voice consists of its first half read in reverse.

Our big piece of the evening will be the Agnus Dei from Walter Frye's Missa Flos Regalis. Only a tiny fraction of the 15th century English Mass cycles now survive in British libraries. It is the Continental manuscripts that tell us the story of these cycles. The manuscript Brussels 5557 was probably compiled for the marriage of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, and Margaret of York in July 1468. A number of illuminations, including one at the start of Missa Flos Regalis, develop a theme of chastity and fidelity which accords with the nuptial spirit. However, the music itself belongs to the 1450s or even earlier. It is interesting that it remained in circulation until the late 1460s, in a musical environment which was experiencing dramatic and unprecedented change, and it is a reflection of the esteem with which these works were regarded.

The second half we will play "A Fox Dance in the Mulberry" which is a collaborative work by Benjamin Thorn and Zana Clark. The melodies were written by Zana and they have been turned into quartets by Benjamin. Benjamin Thorn, who believes not enough music is inspired by vegetables and crocodiles, is an Australian recorder player and composer. Zana Clarke is an Australian recorder player who likes to compose new works for the recorder which explore melody. If you have not played contemporary music before, no worries, this music is fun for everyone.

Please bring altos, tenors and basses - there is very little to play for sopranos." Thanks!

President’s Message

Summer Play-Ins were a great deal of fun.

I look forward to seeing you on the 2nd Friday of each month. Please invite newcomers to join us.

Welcome to another year of SBRS! Annual membership dues are due. These dues pay for our meeting directors, music, rent, and newsletter. Please send $45 payable to SBRS with the enclosed application form (just name and any changes to your data for returning members) to SBRS Treasurer Anne Ng, 6031 Bollinger Road, Cupertino 95014. Or bring them to the meeting September 10! Hope to see you there.

Anne Ng, Treasurer/Membership

Music Opportunities

The Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra will hold its first meeting of the 2010-11 season at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, September 8, at the Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School music room number 060,480 E. Meadow Drive in Palo Alto. All those who play recorder, early winds, or early strings are invited to attend and asked to bring their instruments and a music stand. Music will be provided at the meeting.

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Following is a recipe for Liz Brownell’s excellent Spinach Lasagne. It is provided at the request of those of us who were lucky enough to sample it at the last Summer Play-In. Note: the noodles do not have to be cooked beforehand. Spinach Lasagne 1 lb ricotta cheese

l & l/2 cups shredded mozzarella 1 egg 1 pkg (10oz) frozen chopped spinach (thawed & drained) 1 tsp salt 1 tsp oregano l/8 tsp pepper 2 jars spaghetti sauce (15 oz each) approximate l/2 package uncooked lasagna noodles (may need more to fill pan) 1 cup water 1. In large bowl mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, egg, spinach, salt, oregano, pepper. 2. In greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish layer l/2 cup sauce, l/3 of noodles, l/2 cheese mixture. Repeat 3. Top with remaining noodles, remaining sauce 4. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella 5. Pour 1 cup water around the edges. 6. Cover with foil tightly 7. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour 15 min. Let stand 15 min. before serving

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