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Charmer and Smithfield Fair, or seniors in Sweden, whether the results by Frances Feldon are reported from Australia, the U.S. or the 10 U.K., the conclusion stays the same: The First Recorder? Some New Contenders . 14 music, especially playing music with oth- by Anthony Rowland-Jones ers, helps retain brain function as we age. Living proof of the truth of that axiom Summer Workshops ... and Beyond . 21 is Anthony Rowland-Jones (below), who turned 80 years young on February 17. (The report is DEPARTMENTS that he was 14 Advertiser Index . 48 fêted with a Chapters & Consorts . 34 wild boar feast in cele- Classified . 48 bration of Compact Disc Reviews . 32 the event.) In this issue’s Music Reviews. 38 article (page On the Cutting Edge. 29 14), one of a 34 Opening Measures . 30 series he has contributed President’s Message . 3 to AR that are ON THE COVER: Tidings . 4 accompanied Angel playing a duct-flute (?recorder) Awards: Distinguished Achievement Award to Marion Verbruggen with dazzling in the Rosary windows visuals, he continues his quest via of Evreux Cathedral, and Presidential Special Honor Award to Constance Primus; France (probably iconography to find the “first recorder.” c.1387-1400). Philomel, Carolina Baroque and other ensembles in the news This issue is full of reports about Photo: Christian Brassy. recorder players, young and old—news of © 2006 another octogenarian, Dale Higbee, and Carolina Baroque (page 8); an interview with the rather younger Dudley-Brian GAIL NICKLESS, Editor Smith, who plays recorder in Scottish Contributing Editors folk-pop group Smithfield Fair FRANCES BLAKER, Beginners; JOHN H. BURKHALTER III, Book Reviews (page 10); and announcements of THOMAS CIRTIN, Compact Disc Reviews; JODY L. MILLER, Education awards to Marion Verbruggen and CONSTANCE M. PRIMUS, Music Reviews; CAROLYN PESKIN, Q & A Constance Primus (page 4). Connie TIMOTHY BROEGE, 20th-Century Performance LISA SCHMIDT, Design Consultant keeps music reviews moving smoothly through AR, in the same way that Marion Advisory Board keeps notes flowing smoothly through her Martha Bixler • Valerie Horst • David Lasocki recorder performances. Bob Marvin • Thomas Prescott • Catherine Turocy Last, and certainly never least, is Kenneth Wollitz the annual compilation of recorder Copyright © 2006 American Recorder Society, Inc. workshops (page 21)—mostly occurring Visit AR On-Line at <www.recorderonline.org> during the summer, although this time the American Recorder (ISSN: 0003-0724), 1129 Ruth Dr., St. Louis, MO 63122-1019, is published bimonthly (January, March, May, September, and November) for its members by the American Recorder Society, Inc. $20 of the annual $40 U.S. membership dues in the American Recorder Society is for a subscription to American Recorder. Articles, reviews and letters to the editor reflect the viewpoint of their individual authors. Their appearance in this magazine listings start in late May and go right does not imply official endorsement by the ARS. Submission of articles and photographs is welcomed. 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