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Recorder Contest For 3rd Graders In Essex County

Got a video of your third-grader playing the iconic childhood musical instrument? It could net them a cash prize and private lessons.

Montclair Early Music and the American Recorder Association are sponsoring a contest for Essex 3rd graders.
Montclair Early Music and the American Recorder Association are sponsoring a contest for Essex 3rd graders. (Photo courtesy Montclair Early Music)

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — In celebration of “March is Play the Recorder Month,” Montclair Early Music and the American Recorder Association are sponsoring a contest open to all recorder players who attend third grade in Essex County schools. The winner will receive a prize of $75, plus six private lessons and an opportunity to perform with Montclair Early Music at their next concert.

According to a news release from Montclair Early Music, students should be videoed playing a piece of their choice; submission deadline is April 30, 2019. For more information, contact Julienne Pape at info@MontclairEarlyMusic.org, juliennepape@gmail.com or 845-943-0610.

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