Hampshire Recorder Sinfonia

Review of Recorders 2000

The Hampshire Recorder Sinfonia (HRS) was established with that name in late 1995. Its associated Committee was established in September 1996. RECORDERS 2000 is a project, supported by Arts Council Lottery Funding, to enable the Hampshire Reorder Sinfonia to develop, by 2000, a self-sustaining programme of activity at an improved level of public awareness and performance whilst enhancing its attraction to its players and existing supporters.

Achievement of objectives

The following table shows how HRS is achieving the objectives of Recorders 2000.

Objective	Achievement to date	On-going work
Enhance the musical capabilities of the members of the group and of the group as a whole	New members achieved steep learning curve to adjust to demands of HRS Existing members moved between instruments Experience of the discipline of playing to the standard for recording Availability of the CD for members’ critical evaluation New instruments acquired by HRS Adjusting to different playing venues	Maintaining and improving playing standards Challenging and wide ranging new repertoire being developed Playing with a choir Playing with a solo tuba
Enhance the enjoyment of a shred musical experience	Wide range of new music, including newly written and arranged music, introduce to the group. Music includes that arranged by members of HRS Availability of the CD for members’ enjoyment Publication of Sinfonia News termly Playing with other recorder orchestras	Discussions begun on an overseas tour
Introduce the recorder to a wider audience	New venues or concert formats include: Chichester Festivities Mayor of Havant’s Concert International Festival of the Sea Portsmouth Cathedral Production of the CD for distribution Preparation of a Web page for HRS	Prestigious Turner Sims Concert Hall booked for 1999 Discussions about attending other festivals further afield Discussions underway to produce a second CD
Improve the ‘image’ of the recorder as a reputable instrument	Production of the CD for distribution Local and national publicity for HRS Performing at established Arts Festivals Adoption of new uniform Purchase of smart stand covers New recorder work commissioned	Pursuing prestigious venues for the future
Contribute to greater awareness of the increasing range of recorder music, both purpose written and adapted from a wide range of genres.	Wide range of new music played at concerts Wide range of music played on CD Preparation of a promotional brochure Preliminary work on educational pack to support CD	Development of the Teachers’ Pack Developing schools’’ links Considering seeking patronage

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