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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>American Recorder Society Calendar RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.americanrecorder.org</link><description>RSS Feed</description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:35:29 EDT</lastBuildDate><language>en-us</language><item><title>Mar 9, 2026 - Mar 9, 2027: Virtual Recorder Technique Class</title><description>Start your day practicing with a supportive and fun warm-up class community! The first half of the class is appropriate for all levels, with additional challenges offered for more advanced players. The second half focuses on playing and analyzing a Baroque duet, using it to identify places to work on tone, coordination, articulation, and more. My approach is to first determine what we want to say musically, and then find the technique needed to express it. Music-minus-one videos are provided to support your practice. To register, e-mail Cantornote@icloud.com For more information visit: http://www.cantornote.com</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:05 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:05 -0500</publishDate><date>03/06/2026</date><time>12:05 pm</time><location>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/75882631536?pwd=K1FobGl6aXRoQXRpa2NHamFua3QwUT09</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=204626</link></item><item><title>Jun 23, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026: Phil &amp; Gayle Neuman</title><description>&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Advanced Consort Class Online Summer 2026 term&lt;/strong&gt;: The 10 week term begins&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wednesday June 24th&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;at 7:00pm PDT and&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday June 27th&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;at 10:00am PDT on Zoom.&amp;nbsp;Cost: $100*.&amp;nbsp;The 90-minute play along sessions, geared toward players of recorder, viol and other early instruments, include playing a m&amp;eacute;lange of renaissance, baroque, medieval and modern music with the ORB Trio (Gayle Neuman, Phil Neuman and Cindy Markham) in real time with performance advice, historical information and lively banter.&amp;nbsp;Come join the fun!&amp;nbsp;To register and pay, click here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/2CE9YF4RY4W4S"&gt;Advanced Consort Class&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can attend one or both weekly sessions.&lt;br /&gt;
	Questions? Write to us at pneumantartold@gmail.com.&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Intermediate Consort Class Online Summer 2026 term&lt;/strong&gt;: The 10 week term begins&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuesday June 23rd&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;at 7:00pm PDT and&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Saturday June 27th&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;at 1:00pm PDT on Zoom. Cost: $100*. The 90-minute play along sessions,&amp;nbsp;geared toward players of recorder, viol and other early instruments, include playing a m&amp;eacute;lange of intermediate level renaissance, baroque, medieval and modern music with the ORB Trio&amp;nbsp;(Gayle Neuman, Phil Neuman and Cindy Markham) in real time with performance advice, historical information and lively banter.&amp;nbsp;Technique and interpretation advice will be geared towards players of intermediate ability, with a bit more repetition than the advanced consort class. Join the fun!&amp;nbsp;To register and pay, click here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/4GZX49ZCWA7BJ"&gt;Intermediate Consort Class&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;You can attend one or both weekly sessions.&lt;br /&gt;
	Questions? Write to us at pneumantartold@gmail.com.&lt;br /&gt;
	&lt;br /&gt;
	* If you take both Advanced and Intermediate classes you get a $20 discount on the second class (the total is $180 for both.) To register and pay for both classes with the discount, click here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/83GYWWE473J6W"&gt;Both Advanced and Intermediate Consort Classes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:47 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:47 -0400</publishDate><date>05/15/2026</date><time>5:47 pm</time><location>https://www.emgo.org/consort-class-online/</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=221598</link></item><item><title>Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 4, 2026: Mountain Collegium Early Music &amp; Folk Music Workshop</title><description>Mountain Collegium is a&amp;nbsp;week-long workshop with programs for all levels of early musicians and folk musicians. The workshop takes place on the scenic campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina and has programs for all levels of Early Musicians and Folk Musicians. This year we will have 19 outstanding faculty members offering nearly 50 different classes for recorder, viol, brass, double reeds, capped reeds, harp, and more. We especially invite you to sign up for at least one period of folk or crossover music, or to try one of our classes for emerging viol players or emerging recorder players. Additional classes in consort conducting, Medieval music, folk music, and much, much more offer a superbly well-rounded experience.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:12 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:12 -0400</publishDate><date>04/18/2026</date><time>7:12 pm</time><location>Western Carolina University</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=220524</link></item><item><title>Jun 29, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026: FREE Online Recorder Class for Beginners with Jennifer Carpenter (soprano/tenor recorder)</title><description>&lt;strong&gt;ARS introduces our next Free Online Beginners' Course for Soprano/Tenor starting in June 2026!&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Whether you're new to the recorder or it's been years since you last played, this is the perfect opportunity to dive into the basics of this versatile and expressive instrument. Professional performer and teacher &lt;a href="https://www.jennifercarpenterrecorder.com/"&gt;Jennifer Carpenter&lt;/a&gt; will lead you through engaging lessons that will help you develop practical musical skills. The course is open to all ages, though children should be accompanied by an adult during the sessions. All materials will be provided by the instructor.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-f5f12b2b-7fff-0b57-2065-cc4c0ac859fe"&gt;Course Dates:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-f5f12b2b-7fff-0b57-2065-cc4c0ac859fe"&gt;Mondays and Thursdays Jun 29, Jul 2, 6, and 9 at 8 PM, ET&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Monday, June 29th, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)&lt;br /&gt;
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)&lt;br /&gt;
Monday, July 6th, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)&lt;br /&gt;
Thursday, July 9th, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)&lt;/p&gt;
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Do you need to purchase an instrument? You cannot go wrong with a good plastic recorder&amp;mdash;they can actually sound better than a poor wooden one! Yamaha and Aulos make very good plastic sopranos. For tenors: Yamaha provides an exceptional tone, while Aulos is lighter-weight with a smaller reach. Consider purchasing an instrument from one of our business partners:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://www.honeysucklemusic.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Honeysuckle Music&lt;/a&gt;: 651-644-8545&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;q=&amp;amp;esrc=s&amp;amp;source=web&amp;amp;cd=&amp;amp;cad=rja&amp;amp;uact=8&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwiy0KPP9pLqAhXEB80KHaXHC2gQFjAAegQIARAD&amp;amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vonhuene.com%2F&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw287cJ9NMLidevT5LV-I2-Y" target="_blank"&gt;Von Huene Workshop&lt;/a&gt; (The Early Music Shop of New England): (617) 277-8690&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;amp;rct=j&amp;amp;q=&amp;amp;esrc=s&amp;amp;source=web&amp;amp;cd=&amp;amp;cad=rja&amp;amp;uact=8&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwizr9Tk9pLqAhXWHc0KHR4pD5YQFjAAegQIARAC&amp;amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lazarsearlymusic.com%2F&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw2ykWqQOlpK4KOLKfRB9wwl" target="_blank"&gt;Lazar&amp;rsquo;s Early Music&lt;/a&gt;: (770) 366-8596&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.recorderforge.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Recorder Forge&lt;/a&gt;: (503) 206-6212&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Yamaha &amp;ldquo;Rottenburgh&amp;rdquo; and Aulos &amp;ldquo;Haka&amp;rdquo;plastic sopranos&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.recorderforge.com/Shop-by-brand/Aulos/?order=name-asc&amp;amp;p=1&amp;amp;properties=178283053f904129bb4aa8e3e9bd9fd8" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.recorderforge.com/Shop-by-brand/Aulos/?order=name-asc&amp;amp;p=1&amp;amp;properties=178283053f904129bb4aa8e3e9bd9fd8&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://www.honeysucklemusic.com/show3.php?cat=Soprano" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.honeysucklemusic.com/show3.php?cat=Soprano&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.vonhuene.com/p-114-yamaha-rottenburgh-plastic-soprano.aspx" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.vonhuene.com/p-114-yamaha-rottenburgh-plastic-soprano.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.vonhuene.com/p-125-aulos-plastic-haka-soprano.aspx" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.vonhuene.com/p-125-aulos-plastic-haka-soprano.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://lazarsearlymusic.com/collections/beginners-collection?constraint=soprano" target="_blank"&gt;https://lazarsearlymusic.com/collections/beginners-collection?constraint=soprano&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Yamaha and Aulos plastic tenors&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.recorderforge.com/Yamaha-Tenor-in-c-baroque-double-hole-with-double-key-plastic/YRT-304BII-YAM" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.recorderforge.com/Yamaha-Tenor-in-c-baroque-double-hole-with-double-key-plastic/YRT-304BII-YAM&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="http://www.honeysucklemusic.com/show3.php?cat=Tenor" target="_blank"&gt;http://www.honeysucklemusic.com/show3.php?cat=Tenor&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://www.vonhuene.com/p-116-yamaha-rottenburgh-plastic-tenor.aspx" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.vonhuene.com/p-116-yamaha-rottenburgh-plastic-tenor.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://lazarsearlymusic.com/collections/beginners-collection/products/yamaha-abs-resin-recorder-tenor?variant=38071881367749" target="_blank"&gt;https://lazarsearlymusic.com/collections/beginners-collection/products/yamaha-abs-resin-recorder-tenor?variant=38071881367749&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:56 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:56 -0400</publishDate><date>05/22/2026</date><time>1:56 pm</time><location>Zoom online platform - a sign-in link will be sent to registrants</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=221863</link></item><item><title>Jul 7, 2026: Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two</title><description>The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorder, and alto recorder.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The workshop will explore tunes from our Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two book.&amp;nbsp; This collection features 32 reels, hornpipes, polkas, jigs, and waltzes, arranged for two instruments, with chord symbols for guitar accompaniment.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;There&amp;rsquo;s a source list included, just in case you haven&amp;rsquo;t had enough Irish tunes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59 -0400</publishDate><date>03/31/2026</date><time>5:59 pm</time><location>https://www.greenblattandseay.com/workshops_irish.shtml</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=215897</link></item><item><title>Jul 8, 2026: Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two</title><description>The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorder, and alto recorder.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The workshop will explore tunes from our Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two book.&amp;nbsp; This collection features 32 reels, hornpipes, polkas, jigs, and waltzes, arranged for two instruments, with chord symbols for guitar accompaniment.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;There&amp;rsquo;s a source list included, just in case you haven&amp;rsquo;t had enough Irish tunes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59 -0400</publishDate><date>03/31/2026</date><time>5:59 pm</time><location>https://www.greenblattandseay.com/workshops_irish.shtml</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=215898</link></item><item><title>Jul 10, 2026: Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two</title><description>The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorder, and alto recorder.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The workshop will explore tunes from our Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two book.&amp;nbsp; This collection features 32 reels, hornpipes, polkas, jigs, and waltzes, arranged for two instruments, with chord symbols for guitar accompaniment.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;There&amp;rsquo;s a source list included, just in case you haven&amp;rsquo;t had enough Irish tunes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59 -0400</publishDate><date>03/31/2026</date><time>5:59 pm</time><location>https://www.greenblattandseay.com/workshops_irish.shtml</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=215899</link></item><item><title>Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026: 2026 Amherst Early Music Festival</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Muhlenberg College, Allentown,&amp;nbsp;PA&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Directed by&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MG_T8j7y1ekCklqlPlnrykpi88CjyidFsMxOo8MpfHbuEC2jCl4YuL-EX5tdGXtxsGJIy2c-d32ODuMFhrYr3CMzAAn2n2cm4sD58124_oDvDhzfnWH3AZ8Jjq0KaxwA1A==&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Frances&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MG_T8j7y1ekCklqlPlnrykpi88CjyidFsMxOo8MpfHbuEC2jCl4YuL-EX5tdGXtxsGJIy2c-d32ODuMFhrYr3CMzAAn2n2cm4sD58124_oDvDhzfnWH3AZ9g23ItdIv81w==&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Blaker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Held at Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA&lt;br /&gt;
Directed by Frances Blaker&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;❦&amp;nbsp;Week 1 - July 12-19&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MD8aG-81I6rZMjV9V2qXIKNI5oKgAbZT-Ue8vQYr0Q2ZkLYAsWIkGbSaMToB5DNk3KV164OOV2bOwvcS-hz6loMaRw6zme2vCdUkHTr4e0eB9YF7UFTkg2lPj4RqMw89I2yuu8fAYGH5wFckglCMtczRVmi3pmsBPlQXTtjz_vZ5&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Central Program&lt;/a&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MI5ZEzE2au1Cghdc0MDZ42QDiItKYIjxNCWmOtztVmAN49LiLaTCOLy8C2QLMC5tWMvnIN51uDb7eHA5G6gUKxhIMVK8QsC6eWr9F7CUJfTfPwrL-qBRoga0RpVLF6CZUz20gP7vhYfdpeEozsAapOoywOmWp79cEZsY6mkV3uWSPW4Mle1jXtg=&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Baroque Opera Project,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MI5ZEzE2au1C1nObveB3HB2a5biRPqYF-qwOqOJhdUg8XK7_nCaOTtu_jLdoVR0X8t3BUBQJGYcDsKKHderUDijfIltpAKS3CzZVsQS712qGv3nDwZQBKpIfSR6gPA2srboVQqq911KB57R-bMAiH3RXlQTTHMBPoUTl8cmjLR4TjqRy5vioMWE=&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Baroque Opera Project, Baroque Academy for Instrumentalists,&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MG_T8j7y1ekC6X5ZfZ-Rk0k6vcj5350ZIX_5lhXrvIcCLiH4W8S06X64gf1XJFoj9fJfVHp5t-nLmAHqHVefJ0UJ2MeVmwtJq6lWEcYq3MWCAh_dp4GXQV3urar_O7r7lM6w452eXhKNIN6gQ7g-9HE3Tzki8lA9VA==&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Historical Dance&lt;/a&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MI5ZEzE2au1CU4wZ08XH9fCsqlBh7gU9HyFzL_le1lyBmRPTEMHNPksobeEd2aE_T-ffovwfcgA3m5lalLCk3oVC_OmXsPMj8oDxASGmd8L_gizuShdSWHtAk73cj2j3VznKE2PtTTkimLggfIiFS7pJoPs7NVUFsdiDrygeRhcr&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Ensemble Singing Intensive&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;❦&amp;nbsp;Week 2 - July 19-26&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MD8aG-81I6rZMjV9V2qXIKNI5oKgAbZT-Ue8vQYr0Q2ZkLYAsWIkGbSaMToB5DNk3KV164OOV2bOwvcS-hz6loMaRw6zme2vCdUkHTr4e0eB9YF7UFTkg2lPj4RqMw89I2yuu8fAYGH5wFckglCMtczDzKzGbSv157O0MAjdBVxY&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Central Program&lt;/a&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MI5ZEzE2au1CrhainkKDVhzdC2NcUzFJBErc52shDbcbjvK5GF3-fT0yxM2aOS6kPOVo4e5wgJKIC28hjZeG9fcqF6NJuPjEQsBO-c8f2Oz5UDPEVZULGGqSVvOyqen3kE6cAQpAaAsImdO5opzvtH5hhehndqD96Q==&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Choral Workshop,&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MGzHbvVORPpm_yu-oemkxwNj9xExM9XWwUxhSnrDIB5CPJiWtiBGXMWUMswxA_AeeofP-_7EvYRhXpecynBj4J-82ySZ0nCJ-Dk830Zyxrfb7nDZV_rAis-1-lqUbi7vhBuAbdJt-NS1L88617CKM_Pvpch7tFz9ReuXv4ZFO0do-HodPEtKVqsD4a0jMtZUoQ==&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Medieval Project&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MGzHbvVORPpm_yu-oemkxwNj9xExM9XWwUxhSnrDIB5CPJiWtiBGXMWUMswxA_AeeofP-_7EvYRhXpecynBj4J-82ySZ0nCJ-Dk830Zyxrfb7nDZV_rAis-1-lqUbi7vhBuAbdJt-NS1L88617CKM_Pvpch7tFz9ReuXv4ZFO0doVwUhy5RKaAu7g_1Bp-hdBQ==&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;,&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MG_T8j7y1ekCCzawmVeOJaw6bWUk-b6bXFl_qBg60Ge3CslKtmdhlLrn681YzFQqACPzfjPadHlEso-7w_L830YbaNrX3iHe7wqe2LlYzFCWptFZeGPueQH-fbg4oioVgDbCNaI9akFBcwafVEuGouEw-nU4oXscRq39I7LCgP_E&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;New London Assembly&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;See&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MI5ZEzE2au1CdD2Vt6OE0IRwqL6UqvD5ozeRdbosRqM_1r9jOIf8kPBLgUo3e5bpknyyBnCCMMo72sES1Ha7pds7N6X6EcX1L1cVUbKsJfQTwS1NQyZ_ld-ixqGSn40KFg==&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;for detailed program information, tuition, and room &amp;amp; board options, and&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://774olmcab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001gOooKvdKfq_awDcyY33KvUdmRHSxsDUxzzxf5bYd_v8FM1UhF0k9MDoS4NtnieUWh9BC00_Odz6grTpfcj39IqOcEynyRLGDvFaBCLuGzFosknRE9WtHe1tnGGDE8a7dKDq7vMcwE62iBR3ZFHRQ4gFo0he9CjN4t2y-G-aijnJCywyR3b9Dj5GUn4gNAcUgYD5SualK0kg=&amp;amp;c=aPqWWoP2NS9fgUAHjzxULIoQu44yX4eV-VtBvjm8lKAizC5HfvcVag==&amp;amp;ch=ZGuRGGQtufIIj_XQDMANCJE61XoUXM6gcOw4JoW6dxRo8TmGkS4PEg==" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;to register!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:54 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:54 -0400</publishDate><date>04/02/2026</date><time>10:54 am</time><location></location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=217609</link></item><item><title>Jul 12, 2026: NAVRS Workshop with Dan Meyers: The New Road: Traditional Irish Tunes on the Recorder</title><description>&lt;img alt="" src="https://americanrecorder.org/photos/Two_recorders_higher_res_04192026132050.JPG" style="float:left; margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px; width:300px" /&gt;The tin whistle or pennywhistle became popular in Irish music in the 19th century, when industrial production transformed a bit of rolled sheet metal and a simple wooden block into a cheap and widely accessible instrument. But as we recorder players know, another fipple flute had already been popular for centuries before that--and it's suitable for traditional Irish music as well!&lt;br /&gt;
As with many kinds of folk music, when it comes to traditional Irish tunes, the most important element is not the instrument but the style. Articulation in Irish music is largely done with the fingers rather than the tongue, and the Irish tradition has a rich and complex lexicon of ornamentation that is both similar to and different from techniques you may have encountered in Baroque music. We'll have a look at how all of this makes the music sound uniquely Irish; we'll also explore phrasing, how and where to breathe, and some approaches for learning tunes by ear in the traditional way, rather than from sheet music (though never fear, we'll have sheet music for the tunes in this workshop). For Upper Intermediate to Advanced players&lt;br /&gt;
NB: Most traditional Irish tunes fit best on a C instrument and that's what we'll be working with, so plan to play soprano or tenor for this class.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:11 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:11 -0400</publishDate><date>04/20/2026</date><time>6:11 pm</time><location>Online Meeting</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=220542</link></item><item><title>Jul 20, 2026 - Jul 30, 2026: Second Level Beginners' Class with Jennifer Carpenter (Soprano/Tenor)</title><description>&lt;strong&gt;Tone and Phrasing (Soprano/Tenor) with &lt;a href="https://www.jennifercarpenterrecorder.com/"&gt;Jennifer Carpenter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The recorder gets a bad reputation for sounding shrill and squeaky! But the soprano and tenor recorders are capable of being beautiful solo instruments as well as ensemble companions. Join professional performer/teacher &lt;a href="https://www.jennifercarpenterrecorder.com/"&gt;Jennifer Carpenter&lt;/a&gt; for this class focused on sound/tone production and expressive phrasing, all while continuing to better understand the fundamentals of recorder technique. Conquer your fears and learn how expressive the recorder can be!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong id="docs-internal-guid-ea5a6c4b-7fff-81a2-f449-efaed809e038"&gt;Attendees are expected to be able to play low c to high G (octave and a 5th including F#s and Bbs) and read those notes and general rhythmic patterns on the music staff. All music will be provided. You don&amp;rsquo;t need to be confident, just familiar with these skills - we&amp;rsquo;ll work on improving them further. All materials will be provided by the instructor.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
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Course Dates:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Monday, July 20th, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)&lt;br /&gt;
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)&lt;br /&gt;
Monday, July 27th, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)&lt;br /&gt;
Thursday, July 30th, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;span style="font-size:14px"&gt;&lt;em&gt;This class is available at no charge to ARS members, only. When registering, use the email address associated with your ARS membership. If you are not an ARS member, you may click &lt;a href="https://americanrecorder.org/join_or_renew_now.php" target="_blank"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt; to join.&amp;nbsp; These classes are limited in size to allow for more interaction between the teacher and students.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;If you have already taken two or more of our Second Level classes, please wait until one week prior to the start of class to sign up, in order to allow a larger number of people to take advantage of these opportunities.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:08 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:08 -0400</publishDate><date>05/22/2026</date><time>2:08 pm</time><location>Zoom online platform - a sign-in link will be sent to registrants</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=221864</link></item><item><title>Jul 25, 2026: NAVRS Playing Meeting with Jennifer Carpenter: Ars sensuum</title><description>&lt;img alt="" src="https://americanrecorder.org/photos/Jennifer_Carpenter_edited_05252026142956.JPG" style="float:left; width:214px" /&gt;The five basic human senses - sight, smell, touch, hearing, and taste - allow us to perceive our surroundings in wondrous ways. Music has repeatedly illustrated how our artform can visually and aurally awaken some senses and touch on those that it may not use directly. In honor of NAVRS&amp;rsquo; 5th year, we will explore five pieces of music representing each of the basic human senses that span the centuries. Experience how inspiring music may bring a new energy and life to the art of the senses. &lt;a href="https://jennifercarpenterrecorder.com/about"&gt;About Jennifer Carpenter&lt;/a&gt;</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:45 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:45 -0400</publishDate><date>05/26/2026</date><time>2:45 pm</time><location>Online Meeting</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=221909</link></item><item><title>Aug 10, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026: The Cecily Miles Memorial Music and Art Camp (open to recorder students ages 10-17, ABRSM grades 1-8)</title><description>The Cecily Miles Memorial Music and Art Camp (CMMMAC), formerly known as the Flute Sweet Flute and Recorder Camp, will be held from August 10-17 this year in beautiful Montclair, NJ.&amp;nbsp; Recorderists ages 10 to 17 are welcome, medium/high beginner through advanced (you would be surprised at how many strong intermediate and advanced young recorderists attend!).&amp;nbsp; Recorder students will have technique classes with professional recorderists, improve their skills on both C and F recorders, practice on recorders of various sizes, play consort music together and chamber music in mixed ensembles, study improvisation, and perform with our unique and extraordinary flute and recorder orchestra.&amp;nbsp; This year the camp welcomes all band and orchestra instruments;&amp;nbsp;recorderists will have the opportunity to also pursue a secondary instrument if they have one and/or use our &amp;quot;quick start&amp;quot; program to try a new instrument. This one-week day camp includes indoor and outdoor recreation, one hour of visual arts class per day, snacks and frozen treats!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
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For more information and for registration forms, visit&amp;nbsp;https://theglobalflutestudio.mymusicstaff.com/summer-camp-2026.&lt;br /&gt;
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If your child was introduced to the recorder at school, enjoyed it, and would like to continue, our camp is the place to do it.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:41 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:41 -0400</publishDate><date>04/02/2026</date><time>10:41 am</time><location>First Lutheran Church, Montclair, NJ</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=217418</link></item><item><title>Aug 11, 2026: Ornamentation Workshop</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Old Avoca Schoolhouse is offering an Ornamentation Workshop on-line for musicians who want to decorate their tunes with a variety of embellishments. The ornaments discussed will include trills, mordents, turns, etc.&amp;nbsp; The workshop, streamed from The Old Avoca, NE Schoolhouse, will be on Tuesday, August 11, at 7 PM Central Time, Wednesday, August 12, at 10 AM Central Time, and Friday, August 14, at 7 PM Central Time.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Before the Workshop, students will receive an e-mail with some of the musical examples that will be explored. &amp;nbsp; During the Workshop, many different ornaments will be discussed, and demonstrated.&amp;nbsp; By the end of the session, each musician will have a better idea of what to do,&amp;nbsp; how to do it, and when to do it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Pre-registration is required.&amp;nbsp; The fee is $15.00 per musician.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To register for the workshop:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://greenblattandseay.com/workshops_ornamentation.shtml" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://greenblattandseay.com/workshops_ornamentation.shtml&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:20 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:20 -0400</publishDate><date>06/17/2026</date><time>9:20 am</time><location></location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=222839</link></item><item><title>Aug 11, 2026 - Aug 14, 2026: Deborah Greenblatt</title><description>The Old Avoca Schoolhouse is offering an Ornamentation Workshop on-line for musicians who want to decorate their tunes with a variety of embellishments. The ornaments discussed will include trills, mordents, turns, etc.&amp;nbsp; The workshop, streamed from The Old Avoca, NE Schoolhouse, will be on Tuesday, August 11, at 7 PM Central Time, Wednesday, August 12, at 10 AM Central Time, and Friday, August 14, at 7 PM Central Time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Before the Workshop, students will receive an e-mail with some of the musical examples that will be explored.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;During the Workshop, many different ornaments will be discussed, and demonstrated.&amp;nbsp; By the end of the session, each musician will have a better idea of what to do,&amp;nbsp; how to do it, and when to do it.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pre-registration is required.&amp;nbsp; The fee is $15.00 per musician.&lt;br /&gt;
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To register for the workshop:&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
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https://greenblattandseay.com/workshops_ornamentation.shtml</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:06 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:06 -0400</publishDate><date>06/29/2026</date><time>9:06 am</time><location>https://greenblattandseay.com/workshops_ornamentation.shtml</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=223251</link></item><item><title>Aug 12, 2026: Ornamentation Workshop</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Old Avoca Schoolhouse is offering an Ornamentation Workshop on-line for musicians who want to decorate their tunes with a variety of embellishments. The ornaments discussed will include trills, mordents, turns, etc.&amp;nbsp; The workshop, streamed from The Old Avoca, NE Schoolhouse, will be on Tuesday, August 11, at 7 PM Central Time, Wednesday, August 12, at 10 AM Central Time, and Friday, August 14, at 7 PM Central Time.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Before the Workshop, students will receive an e-mail with some of the musical examples that will be explored. &amp;nbsp; During the Workshop, many different ornaments will be discussed, and demonstrated.&amp;nbsp; By the end of the session, each musician will have a better idea of what to do,&amp;nbsp; how to do it, and when to do it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Pre-registration is required.&amp;nbsp; The fee is $15.00 per musician.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To register for the workshop:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://greenblattandseay.com/workshops_ornamentation.shtml" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://greenblattandseay.com/workshops_ornamentation.shtml&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:20 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:20 -0400</publishDate><date>06/17/2026</date><time>9:20 am</time><location></location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=222839</link></item><item><title>Aug 13, 2026 - Sep 3, 2026: FREE Online Beginners Class with Lewis Baratz (alto recorder)</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://americanrecorder.org/photos/Lewis_Baratz_06302026085607.JPG" style="float:right; margin:10px; width:200px" /&gt;ARS Online Beginners&amp;rsquo; Classes for&amp;nbsp;Alto Recorder with &lt;a href="https://www.americanrecorder.org/docs/Lewis_R._Baratz_Updated_Bio.pdf"&gt;Lewis Baratz&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;ARS introduces our next Free Online Beginner&amp;rsquo;s course for alto recorder. An ideal instrument for people looking forward to the social experience of playing with others, the recorder is also a flexible instrument for playing music from the Middle Ages to the present day.&amp;nbsp; Most people can learn the basics and start playing in a relatively short time.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lewis Baratz&amp;rsquo;s classes will be held:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Thursday, August 13, 7:30 PM ET (6:30 CT, 5:30 MT, 4:30 PT)&lt;br /&gt;
Thursday, August 20, 7:30 PM ET&amp;nbsp;(6:30 CT, 5:30 MT, 4:30 PT)&lt;br /&gt;
Thursday, August 27, 7:30 PM ET&amp;nbsp;(6:30 CT, 5:30 MT, 4:30 PT)&lt;br /&gt;
Thursday, September 3, 7:30 PM ET&amp;nbsp;(6:30 CT, 5:30 MT, 4:30 PT)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The course is geared to students of all ages, but children 12 and under should be joined by an adult during the class.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:56 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:56 -0400</publishDate><date>06/30/2026</date><time>8:56 am</time><location>Zoom online platform - a sign-in link will be sent to registrants</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=223335</link></item><item><title>Aug 14, 2026: Ornamentation Workshop</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Old Avoca Schoolhouse is offering an Ornamentation Workshop on-line for musicians who want to decorate their tunes with a variety of embellishments. The ornaments discussed will include trills, mordents, turns, etc.&amp;nbsp; The workshop, streamed from The Old Avoca, NE Schoolhouse, will be on Tuesday, August 11, at 7 PM Central Time, Wednesday, August 12, at 10 AM Central Time, and Friday, August 14, at 7 PM Central Time.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Before the Workshop, students will receive an e-mail with some of the musical examples that will be explored. &amp;nbsp; During the Workshop, many different ornaments will be discussed, and demonstrated.&amp;nbsp; By the end of the session, each musician will have a better idea of what to do,&amp;nbsp; how to do it, and when to do it.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Pre-registration is required.&amp;nbsp; The fee is $15.00 per musician.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To register for the workshop:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://greenblattandseay.com/workshops_ornamentation.shtml" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://greenblattandseay.com/workshops_ornamentation.shtml&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:20 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:20 -0400</publishDate><date>06/17/2026</date><time>9:20 am</time><location></location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=222839</link></item><item><title>Aug 16, 2026: NAVRS Workshop with Jody Miller: The Limit Does Not Exist: A Gentle Approach to Unconventional Notation and Recorder Techniques</title><description>&lt;img alt="" src="https://americanrecorder.org/photos/Jody_Miller_1_04202026161053.JPG" style="float:left; margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px; width:300px" /&gt;The Limit Does Not Exist: A Gentle Approach to Unconventional Notation and Recorder Techniques in the 20th and 21st Centuries&lt;br /&gt;
Since the 1960s, composers have found ways to include some rather unconventional techniques in solo and ensemble repertoire for the recorder. This exploration of tonal and rhythmic expression did not leave the recorder behind. Multiphonics, &amp;quot;prepared&amp;quot; instruments, glissandi, and countless other techniques are as suited to the recorder as they are for other instruments. This workshop will give players a chance to learn the terminology and notation that give us access to some of the standard 20th and 21st century repertoire; we'll study relevant excerpts and learn the techniques that keep us from limiting our scope to only the early repertoire. Most repertoire will be copyrighted and Jody will share excerpts on screen with permission from the publishers. A full repertoire list will be available about a month in advance, giving participants an opportunity to purchase full selections either before or after the workshop if they wish to see these excerpts in context.&lt;br /&gt;
Open to all levels, but techniques and notation are mostly appropriate for solid intermediate to advanced players with an interest in contemporary music.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:12 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:12 -0400</publishDate><date>04/20/2026</date><time>6:12 pm</time><location>Online Meeting</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=220581</link></item><item><title>Aug 17, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026: We Can Duet! Course with Jennifer Carpenter</title><description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Duets are some of the best pedagogical tools for strengthening your recorder-playing skills! If you are new to playing with others, still shaky with keeping the beat, unfamiliar with counting the half note as getting the beat (hello, Renaissance music!), and still getting used to the sound of others playing around you, then this course is for you. Designed for advanced beginners/low intermediate players on soprano, alto, and tenor recorders (if you have taken the ARS Beginners&amp;rsquo; Class and 2nd-Level Class, then you are ready for this course), this 3-part course will help you with developing your counting skills, your listening skills, and prepare you to play with your local ARS chapters and affable recorder-playing friends! All music/materials will be provided.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Course Fee:&lt;strong&gt; $75&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Course Dates:&lt;strong&gt; Aug 17, 24, 31 at 8 - 9 PM, ET&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://jennifercarpenterrecorder.com/virtualclasses/p/we-can-duet-course"&gt;You may register on my website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Week 1: Counting and listening to the other part.&lt;br /&gt;
Week 2: Music in imitation - and we&amp;rsquo;re still listening!&lt;br /&gt;
Week 3: Renaissance music - the half note gets the beat!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:35 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:35 -0400</publishDate><date>06/30/2026</date><time>4:35 pm</time><location></location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=223428</link></item><item><title>Aug 22, 2026: The Colorado Recorder Orchestra presents a workshop with Jennifer Carpenter</title><description>Jennifer Carpenter is a celebrated virtuoso recorder player, music historian, and devoted teacher.&amp;nbsp;Carpenter will guide participants in crafting a balanced, unified ensemble sound through a blend of full-group instruction and small breakout sessions.&lt;br /&gt;
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When:&amp;nbsp;Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:00am - 4:30pm&lt;br /&gt;
Where:&amp;nbsp;Mountain View United Methodist Church 355 Ponca Place, Boulder, CO 80303&lt;br /&gt;
Price:&amp;nbsp;Early Bird (by July 31st): $45 / Regular (August 1 - August 21): $50 / Day of Workshop: $60&lt;br /&gt;
Register: https://tinyurl.com/croworkshop26</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:13 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:13 -0400</publishDate><date>06/01/2026</date><time>11:13 am</time><location>Mountain View United Methodist Church</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=220383</link></item><item><title>Aug 22, 2026: NAVRS Playing Meeting with Lewis Baratz: From Homophony to Polyphony &amp; Beyond: A Sampling of Styles, 1578 to 2026</title><description>&lt;img alt="" src="https://americanrecorder.org/photos/Baratz_392_Hi-Res_06112026113320.JPEG" style="float:left; margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px; width:300px" /&gt;This playing session explores the development of harmony and counterpoint from the late Renaissance to the present day. We'll play dance music by 16th-century composers Giorgio Mainerio, Pierre Attaingnant, Gaumi, and Cabezon, then jump 200 years ahead to a trio sonata for three alto recorders by Johann Mattheson. We'll conclude the session with a new piece for ATTB by composer and wind player Owen G. Davitt.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:49 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:49 -0400</publishDate><date>06/11/2026</date><time>12:49 pm</time><location>Online Meeting</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=222688</link></item><item><title>Aug 24, 2026: We Can Duet! Course with Jennifer Carpenter</title><description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Duets are some of the best pedagogical tools for strengthening your recorder-playing skills! If you are new to playing with others, still shaky with keeping the beat, unfamiliar with counting the half note as getting the beat (hello, Renaissance music!), and still getting used to the sound of others playing around you, then this course is for you. Designed for advanced beginners/low intermediate players on soprano, alto, and tenor recorders (if you have taken the ARS Beginners&amp;rsquo; Class and 2nd-Level Class, then you are ready for this course), this 3-part course will help you with developing your counting skills, your listening skills, and prepare you to play with your local ARS chapters and affable recorder-playing friends! All music/materials will be provided.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Course Fee:&lt;strong&gt; $75&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Course Dates:&lt;strong&gt; Aug 17, 24, 31 at 8 - 9 PM, ET&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;a href="https://jennifercarpenterrecorder.com/virtualclasses/p/we-can-duet-course"&gt;You may register on my website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Week 1: Counting and listening to the other part.&lt;br /&gt;
Week 2: Music in imitation - and we&amp;rsquo;re still listening!&lt;br /&gt;
Week 3: Renaissance music - the half note gets the beat!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:35 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:35 -0400</publishDate><date>06/30/2026</date><time>4:35 pm</time><location></location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=223428</link></item><item><title>Sep 20, 2026: NAVRS Workshop with Annette Bauer: Medieval Modes</title><description>&lt;img alt="" src="https://americanrecorder.org/photos/x2024-11-21_The_Lost_Mode_Midtown_Concerts_24_Annette_with_double_recorder-topaz-face-denoise-upscale-2x_06112026114231.JPG" style="float:left; margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px; width:300px" /&gt;If you have played medieval music, you will have encountered the eight medieval church modes: the four authentic modes (dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian) and their plagal counterparts (hypodorian, hypophrygian, hypolydian, and hypomixolydian). These names were borrowed from Ancient Greek music terminology, even though the melodic structures and concepts were applied differently during the Middle Ages.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This workshop combines elements of theory, practical exercises, and ear training, as well as exploring a few select modal melodies from the Middle Ages (and beyond), all with the goal to sample, appreciate, and enjoy the captivating beauty of modal music. Open to all players interested in modal music. Basic fluency on C and F instruments recommended.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:50 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:50 -0400</publishDate><date>06/11/2026</date><time>12:50 pm</time><location>Online Meeting</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=222691</link></item><item><title>Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026: Fall Fipple Flute Forum</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px"&gt;A Fun Filled Flauto-dolce Festival Fostering Friendship, Fugues, Fandangos and Flagrant Fits of Folderol!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:58 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:58 -0500</publishDate><date>12/29/2025</date><time>3:58 pm</time><location>Shoreline Community College</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=192174</link></item><item><title>Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026: Cantornote Early Music Workshop 2026</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Cantornote Early Music Workshop&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Strafford, Vermont September 26th-27th 2026&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All instruments and voices Welcome!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Additional Private Lessons and master class available Friday, September 25th&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Led by members of the Tanto Tempo Ensemble&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sarah Cantor, recorders&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Claudia Gantivar, recorders&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Matthew Wright, Lute&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Four coached playing sessions and three performances&lt;br /&gt;
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Faculty concert -church service performance with workshop participants, student recital&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Renaissance consort offered for those experienced with historical fingerings&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:50 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:50 -0400</publishDate><date>04/14/2026</date><time>5:50 pm</time><location>United Church of Strafford</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=220361</link></item><item><title>Sep 26, 2026: NAVRS Playing Meeting with Rachel Begley: Asleep or Awake?</title><description>&lt;img alt="" src="https://americanrecorder.org/photos/Rachel_06112026115352.JPG" style="float:left; margin-left:10px; margin-right:10px; width:300px" /&gt;NAVRS' Founding Music Director Rachel Begley explores lullabies, night music, and uneasy dreams. The program will feature &amp;ldquo;Schlafe, mein Liebster&amp;rdquo; from Bach&amp;rsquo;s Christmas Oratorio, the Coventry Carol, a fun and colorful arrangement of Brahms&amp;rsquo; famous lullaby &amp;quot;Wiegenlied&amp;quot;, Shearing&amp;rsquo;s jazzy &amp;ldquo;Lullaby of Birdland&amp;rdquo;, and the premiere of a new &amp;ldquo;Lullaby&amp;rdquo; in 5/8 that Rachel has composed in celebration of NAVRS&amp;rsquo; fifth anniversary. By turns comforting, haunting, playful, and gently off-balance, these pieces inhabit the shifting space between sleep and wakefulness.&lt;br /&gt;
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Rachel Begley is a recorder player, historical bassoonist, teacher, arranger, and musical curator whose work spans historical performance, orchestral playing, chamber music, and community music-making. Originally from England, she has performed throughout the United States and beyond as a specialist in recorders and historical bassoons, appearing with leading orchestras, opera companies, and period-instrument ensembles, including The Metropolitan Opera, Apollo&amp;rsquo;s Fire, and the Newberry Consort. Known for her expressive musicianship, imaginative programming, and stylistic versatility, Rachel is committed to creating rich and engaging musical experiences, both with colleagues and with musicians of all levels. Her teaching, both privately and at workshops, combines deep historical knowledge with warmth, humor, and a strong instinct for ensemble culture. For more than thirty years, she has brought those same qualities to her work as Music Director of the Recorder Society of Long Island, encouraging others to learn through shared musical exploration. As the Founding Music Director of NAVRS, Rachel envisioned and cultivated a thriving online community bringing together recorder players from across North America and beyond. Through imaginative programming and a strong commitment to musical quality and participant experience, her work helped redefine the possibilities of online music-making for the North American recorder community.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:50 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:50 -0400</publishDate><date>06/11/2026</date><time>12:50 pm</time><location>Online Meeting</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=222692</link></item><item><title>Oct 3, 2026: Professional Coaching with Anne Timberlake &amp; special guest </title><description>You are invited to attend CMRS' monthly chapter meeting with Professional Coach Anne Timberlake; special awards ceremony will occur at break.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:48 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:48 -0400</publishDate><date>05/18/2026</date><time>2:48 pm</time><location>Carolina Village</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=221683</link></item><item><title>Oct 10, 2026: In-Person Consort Studio Workshops (NJ)</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for a series of &lt;strong&gt;Consort Studio Workshops&lt;/strong&gt; in central New Jersey, &lt;strong&gt;monthly sessions&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;in ensemble playing &lt;/strong&gt;for intermediate to advanced level recorder players to learn to play with one another and other instruments under a skilled conductor, &lt;strong&gt;with professional accompaniment.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;These events will be led by conductor, recorder player,&amp;nbsp;and harpsichordist, &lt;strong&gt;Steven Russell&lt;/strong&gt; (see below). It is an&amp;nbsp;opportunity to play&amp;nbsp;a variety of Baroque literature for small ensembles, through rehearsal, instruction, and demonstration, in a supportive environment, with a focus on ensemble playing, and end with the option to play the lead alto part with a professional ensemble. We will have opportunities to warm up on Renaissance music with SATB recorders, so bring all sizes. Register early to receive the music well in advance. Auditors welcome to attend. Sessions culminate in a performance.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dates:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;One Saturday of the month, 1:00 &amp;ndash; 5:00 P.M. w/ a 15-min. break&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nov. 8, 2025&amp;nbsp; Open for General Registration. A Taste of Things to Come&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jan. 10, 2026 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Feb. 28, 2026&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; March 14, 2026&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; April 25, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 9, 2026&amp;nbsp; Workshop-Rehearsal &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; June 13&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Oct. 10&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Nov. 14, 2026 &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19-21 South Second Avenue, Highland Park, NJ. There is plenty of parking at the location, which is a 30-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from the New Brunswick NJT train station.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To register&lt;/strong&gt;, Visit &lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://Join us for a series of Consort Studio Workshops in central New Jersey, monthly sessions in ensemble playing for intermediate to advanced level recorder players to learn to play with one another and other instruments under a skilled conductor, with professional accompaniment.  These events will be led by conductor, recorder player, and harpsichordist, Steven Russell (see below). It is an opportunity to play a variety of Baroque literature for small ensembles, through rehearsal, instruction, and demonstration, in a supportive environment, with a focus on ensemble playing, and end with the option to play the lead alto part with a professional ensemble. We will have opportunities to warm up on Renaissance music with SATB recorders, so bring all sizes. Register early to receive the music well in advance. Auditors welcome to attend. Sessions culminate in a performance.    Dates: One Saturday of the month, 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. w/ a 15-min. break        Nov. 8, 2025  Open for General Registration. A Taste of Things to Come        Jan. 10, 2026           Feb. 28, 2026        March 14, 2026        April 25, 2026 May 9, 2026  Workshop-Rehearsal     June 13      Oct. 10      Nov. 14, 2026   Location: Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19-21 South Second Avenue, Highland Park, NJ. There is plenty of parking at the location, which is a 30-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from the New Brunswick NJT train station.   To register, Visit  https://hprecorder.org/events/2026-consort-studio/. For more information contact recorderdonna@gmail.com "&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://hprecorder.org/events/2026-consort-studio/&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. For more information contact&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;recorderdonna@gmail.com&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:51 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:51 -0500</publishDate><date>12/01/2025</date><time>12:51 pm</time><location></location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=183943</link></item><item><title>Oct 25, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026: National Road Scholar Recorder/Early Music Workshop</title><description>&lt;span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"&gt;Revel in the lyrical sounds of the recorder, viola da gamba and harpsichord as you share your musical gifts during a week-long intensive early music workshop. Enhance your skills in small classes taught by expert instructors with emphasis on improving technique and playing with ensembles. At Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts, in Carmel Valley, California, nestled amongst oak and buckeye trees below majestic hillsides, enjoy a serene and inspiring place for playing music.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This unique experience includes opportunities for daily early morning stretching and breathing, daily happy hour, locally sourced meals, free time for local exploration or playing,&amp;nbsp;live faculty and student performances, and interaction with the local community.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The 2026 musical theme is Music from Spain and England from the Middle Ages on, as well as music of the New World and Netherlands.&amp;nbsp;Specific class offerings differ by date and will be given out 6 weeks before the program begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Week #1 (Oct 25 - 31, 2026) Faculty:&amp;nbsp;Letitia Berlin (recorder), Frances Blaker (recorder &amp;amp; orchestra), Lawrence Lipnik (recorder &amp;amp; viola da gamba), David Morris (viola da gamba), and Shira Kammen (early strings &amp;amp; repertoire).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Week #2 (November 1 - 7, 2026) Faculty:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Letitia Berlin (recorder), Frances Blaker (recorder &amp;amp; orchestra), Lawrence Lipnik (recorder &amp;amp; viola da gamba), Mary Springfels (viola da gamba), and Alison Gangler (dulcian and shawm).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:47 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:47 -0500</publishDate><date>02/09/2026</date><time>11:47 am</time><location>Hidden Valley Music Seminars</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=197607</link></item><item><title>Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 7, 2026: National Road Scholar Recorder/Early Music Workshop</title><description>&lt;span style="font-family:verdana,geneva,sans-serif"&gt;Revel in the lyrical sounds of the recorder, viola da gamba and harpsichord as you share your musical gifts during a week-long intensive early music workshop. Enhance your skills in small classes taught by expert instructors with emphasis on improving technique and playing with ensembles. At Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts, in Carmel Valley, California, nestled amongst oak and buckeye trees below majestic hillsides, enjoy a serene and inspiring place for playing music.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This unique experience includes opportunities for daily early morning stretching and breathing, daily happy hour, locally sourced meals, free time for local exploration or playing,&amp;nbsp;live faculty and student performances, and interaction with the local community.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The 2026 musical theme is Music from Spain and England from the Middle Ages on, as well as music of the New World and Netherlands.&amp;nbsp;Specific class offerings differ by date and will be given out 6 weeks before the program begins.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Week #1 (Oct 25 - 31, 2026) Faculty:&amp;nbsp;Letitia Berlin (recorder), Frances Blaker (recorder &amp;amp; orchestra), Lawrence Lipnik (recorder &amp;amp; viola da gamba), David Morris (viola da gamba), and Shira Kammen (early strings &amp;amp; repertoire).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Week #2 (November 1 - 7, 2026) Faculty:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Letitia Berlin (recorder), Frances Blaker (recorder &amp;amp; orchestra), Lawrence Lipnik (recorder &amp;amp; viola da gamba), Mary Springfels (viola da gamba), and Alison Gangler (dulcian and shawm).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:47 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:47 -0500</publishDate><date>02/09/2026</date><time>11:47 am</time><location>Hidden Valley Music Seminars</location><link>http://mms.americanrecorder.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=197607</link></item><item><title>Nov 14, 2026: In-Person Consort Studio Workshops (NJ)</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for a series of &lt;strong&gt;Consort Studio Workshops&lt;/strong&gt; in central New Jersey, &lt;strong&gt;monthly sessions&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;in ensemble playing &lt;/strong&gt;for intermediate to advanced level recorder players to learn to play with one another and other instruments under a skilled conductor, &lt;strong&gt;with professional accompaniment.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;These events will be led by conductor, recorder player,&amp;nbsp;and harpsichordist, &lt;strong&gt;Steven Russell&lt;/strong&gt; (see below). It is an&amp;nbsp;opportunity to play&amp;nbsp;a variety of Baroque literature for small ensembles, through rehearsal, instruction, and demonstration, in a supportive environment, with a focus on ensemble playing, and end with the option to play the lead alto part with a professional ensemble. We will have opportunities to warm up on Renaissance music with SATB recorders, so bring all sizes. Register early to receive the music well in advance. Auditors welcome to attend. Sessions culminate in a performance.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dates:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;One Saturday of the month, 1:00 &amp;ndash; 5:00 P.M. w/ a 15-min. break&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nov. 8, 2025&amp;nbsp; Open for General Registration. A Taste of Things to Come&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jan. 10, 2026 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Feb. 28, 2026&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; March 14, 2026&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; April 25, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;May 9, 2026&amp;nbsp; Workshop-Rehearsal &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; June 13&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Oct. 10&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Nov. 14, 2026 &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19-21 South Second Avenue, Highland Park, NJ. There is plenty of parking at the location, which is a 30-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from the New Brunswick NJT train station.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To register&lt;/strong&gt;, Visit &lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://Join us for a series of Consort Studio Workshops in central New Jersey, monthly sessions in ensemble playing for intermediate to advanced level recorder players to learn to play with one another and other instruments under a skilled conductor, with professional accompaniment.  These events will be led by conductor, recorder player, and harpsichordist, Steven Russell (see below). It is an opportunity to play a variety of Baroque literature for small ensembles, through rehearsal, instruction, and demonstration, in a supportive environment, with a focus on ensemble playing, and end with the option to play the lead alto part with a professional ensemble. We will have opportunities to warm up on Renaissance music with SATB recorders, so bring all sizes. Register early to receive the music well in advance. Auditors welcome to attend. Sessions culminate in a performance.    Dates: One Saturday of the month, 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. w/ a 15-min. break        Nov. 8, 2025  Open for General Registration. A Taste of Things to Come        Jan. 10, 2026           Feb. 28, 2026        March 14, 2026        April 25, 2026 May 9, 2026  Workshop-Rehearsal     June 13      Oct. 10      Nov. 14, 2026   Location: Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19-21 South Second Avenue, Highland Park, NJ. There is plenty of parking at the location, which is a 30-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from the New Brunswick NJT train station.   To register, Visit  https://hprecorder.org/events/2026-consort-studio/. For more information contact recorderdonna@gmail.com "&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://hprecorder.org/events/2026-consort-studio/&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. For more information contact&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;recorderdonna@gmail.com&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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