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Looking for world class recorder performances online? 'Recorder' is a word that, when entered into a search engine, typically returns a lot of unintended results, such as information about audio recording equipment, or procedure. How frustrating!

Struggle no more!! ​Each week BCRS features a recorder soloist on ensemble by posting a live performance video to our YouTube channel. We strive to provide an interesting mix of styles from musicians all over the world. A new performance is uploaded every Sunday. And it's FREE!
more info...		3/23/2025
-12/28/2025		each Sunday eveningKeren Ferguson

Have you ever wanted to learn recorder but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you played recorder years ago and are ready to return to it in a friendly, low-pressure environment.  Join our brand new Recorder Foundations and Beyond class, taught by experienced instructor Andrea MacDonald. This class is designed specifically for adults with little to no experience — just curiosity, a sense of play, and a love of music.  

This amazing course is 12 weeks long and registration is now open!
more info...		9/11/2025
-11/27/2025		7:00pm to 9:00pmKeren Ferguson

Recorder players at all levels are welcome. Beginners should be comfortable with either the C fingerings of the soprano and tenor or the F fingerings of the alto and bass. Eventually, beginners should learn both C and F fingerings so that they can enjoy playing different parts of a musical piece.
 
Bring any size of soprano, alto, tenor, or bass recorder that you have. You will have a chance to explore more than one part of each piece. Both plastic and wooden instruments are welcome. Pitch is A=440.
 
Please bring a music stand. We recommend that you bring a stand light to supplement the ceiling light. 

More info: https://www.nyrg.org/
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The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin at 145 West 46th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in Manhattan. Meetings are held in St. Joseph’s Hall, a side chapel of St. Mary's. Located in a brick building to the left of the main church, the entranceway is distinguished by the street number 145 displayed on the door. 
1:30-3:30 PM. Doors open at 1PM.
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Meeting Fees:
$20 per meeting for members
$30 per meeting for non-members
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FULL SEASON PREPAYMENT OPTION: $180. Includes annual membership dues and meeting fees for the entire 2025-26 season.
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Send payment using Zelle to NYRG treasurer Judith Wink at jwink@nyc.rr.com. Please put your email address in the Notes field. Alternatively, send checks to New York Recorder Guild, 145 West 93rd Street, Apt. 2, New York, NY 10025.
more info...		9/20/20251:30pm to 3:30pm

Bach on the Bass
September 30, October 7, 14, and 21
 
10:00 am - 11:15 am PT/11:00 am - 12:15 pm MT/12:00 pm - 1:15 pm CT/1:00 pm - 2:15 pm ET 
 
Each session starts with a 15-minute warm-up to work on tone, fingers, and tongue. Then, each week we’ll work on the bass part (for our bass clef work) and the melody part or alto recorder part (for working on playing bass in treble clef) of arias from J. S. Bach cantatas.  Pitch: a=440.
 
Repertoire: BWV 18, 4th movement (Mein Seelenschatz), BWV 106 movement 2b (Ach Herr, lehre uns bedenken), more pieces if we have time.
 
 $100 for all four classes.  Classes will be recorded and available to stream for one month. To learn how to register, please write to Tish at tishberlin@sbcglobal.net.  Music will be sent as PDFs one week before first class.

more info...		9/21/202510:00am to 11:15am

Meeting of the Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra.
more info...		9/22/20257:00pm to 9:00pmFrederic Palmer

The recorder is a wonderful instrument for anyone seeking the joy of making music with others,
exploring a wide range of repertoire, and learning to play in a relatively short time. Whether
you're completely new to the recorder, haven't played in years, or aren't yet comfortable reading
music, this course is designed for you!

Join professional recorder player and teacher Marea Chernoff in the American Recorder Society’s four-part beginner course for alto recorder. You'll build a strong foundation as you learn to produce a beautiful tone right from the start. The course covers essential skills such as breath control, hand and finger positioning, articulation, and the basics of note reading and rhythm.

Course Dates:

Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 at 4PM ET (3PM CT, 2PM MT, 1PM PT)
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 at 4PM ET (3PM CT, 2PM MT, 1PM PT)
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 at 4PM ET (3PM CT, 2PM MT, 1PM PT)
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at 4PM ET (3PM CT, 2PM MT, 1PM PT)

Do you need to purchase an instrument? You cannot go wrong with a good plastic recorder—they can actually sound better than a poor wooden one! Yamaha and Aulos make very good plastic recorders. Consider purchasing an instrument from one of our business partners:
Honeysuckle Music: 651-644-8545 
Von Huene Workshop (The Early Music Shop of New England): (617) 277-8690
Lazar’s Early Music: (770) 366-8596
Recorder Forge: (503) 206-6212
more info...		9/24/2025
-10/15/2025		4:00pm to 9:00pm

Short Lives, Lasting Legacies

Robert Parsons, Henry Purcell, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart all died heartbreakingly young — and yet their music continues to resonate with us centuries later. Spanning the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods, this playing meeting will explore music ranging from Parsons’ serene Ave Maria to Pergolesi’s poignant and luminous Stabat Mater, and from Purcell’s clever canons to Mozart’s witty rounds. These beautiful selections of sacred and profane music in 3-5 parts reveal brilliant genius distilled into too few years — music that feels at once complete, and yet leaves us with tantalizing “what ifs.” Travel from the Renaissance to the Baroque and Classical eras as we explore humorous rounds, heartfelt laments, and radiant sacred works by composers whose genius burned brightly but briefly.
more info...		9/27/20252:00pm to 3:30pmMike Richart

If you have never played recorder before, or if it has been eons since you have played, this is the course for you! Build a solid foundation for learning recorder through this 4-part beginners' course for soprano or tenor recorder starting on September 29. Professional recorder teacher Laura Townsend will cover basics such as hand and finger position, tonguing, and tone, and instill good habits for continuing to learn on your own or with a teacher. All ages are welcome, but children should be joined by an adult during the classes.

Course Dates:

Monday, September 29 at 8:00pm, ET (7:00pm, CT; 6:00pm, MT; 5:00pm, PT)
Thursday, October 2 at 8:00pm, ET (7:00pm, CT; 6:00pm, MT; 5:00pm, PT)
Monday, October 6 at 8:00pm, ET (7:00pm, CT; 6:00pm, MT; 5:00pm, PT)
Monday, October 9 at 8:00pm, ET (7:00pm, CT; 6:00pm, MT; 5:00pm, PT)


Do you need to purchase an instrument? You cannot go wrong with a good plastic recorder—they can actually sound better than a poor wooden one! Yamaha and Aulos make very good plastic recorders. Consider purchasing an instrument from one of our business partners:
Honeysuckle Music: 651-644-8545 
Von Huene Workshop (The Early Music Shop of New England): (617) 277-8690
Lazar’s Early Music: (770) 366-8596
Recorder Forge: (503) 206-6212
more info...		9/29/2025
-10/9/2025		8:00pm to 9:00pm

Bach on the Bass
September 30, October 7, 14, and 21
 
10:00 am - 11:15 am PT/11:00 am - 12:15 pm MT/12:00 pm - 1:15 pm CT/1:00 pm - 2:15 pm ET 
 
Each session starts with a 15-minute warm-up to work on tone, fingers, and tongue. Then, each week we’ll work on the bass part (for our bass clef work) and the melody part or alto recorder part (for working on playing bass in treble clef) of arias from J. S. Bach cantatas.  Pitch: a=440.
 
Repertoire: BWV 18, 4th movement (Mein Seelenschatz), BWV 106 movement 2b (Ach Herr, lehre uns bedenken), more pieces if we have time.
 
 $100 for all four classes.  Classes will be recorded and available to stream for one month. To learn how to register, please write to Tish at tishberlin@sbcglobal.net.  Music will be sent as PDFs one week before first class.

more info...		9/30/202510:00am to 11:15am

An All-Zoom Practice Challenge: A Brief Survey of Repertoire for the Recorder Player, Part I
September 30, October 7, 14, and 21

1:15 pm- 2:30 pm PT/2:15 pm – 3:30 pm MT/3:15 pm – 4:30 pm CT/4:15 pm – 5:30 pm ET (note the 15 minute earlier time than usual!)

In this 4-session class we'll start each session on a technique warm-up, then each week we’ll work on sections of a new piece, making a brief survey of repertoire for the recorder player. We’ll focus on effective practice methods for all pieces. For intermediate and up alto and soprano (or tenor) recorder players. Pitch: a=440. 

Repertoire - Medieval: dance tune La Quarta Estampie Royal, 16th century: diminutions on Anchor che col partire by Bassano, 17th century: sonata by Frescobaldi, 18th century:  Handel Sonata in F major. 

 $100 for all three classes.  Classes will be recorded and available to stream for one month. To learn how to register, please write to Tish at tishberlin@sbcglobal.net. Music will be sent as PDFs one week before first class.
more info...		9/30/20251:15pm to 2:30pm

Recorder players at all levels are welcome. Beginners should be comfortable with either the C fingerings of the soprano and tenor or the F fingerings of the alto and bass. Eventually, beginners should learn both C and F fingerings so that they can enjoy playing different parts of a musical piece.
 
Bring any size of soprano, alto, tenor, or bass recorder that you have. You will have a chance to explore more than one part of each piece. Both plastic and wooden instruments are welcome. Pitch is A=440.
 
Please bring a music stand. We recommend that you bring a stand light to supplement the ceiling light. 

More info: https://www.nyrg.org/
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The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin at 145 West 46th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in Manhattan. Meetings are held in St. Joseph’s Hall, a side chapel of St. Mary's. Located in a brick building to the left of the main church, the entranceway is distinguished by the street number 145 displayed on the door. 
1:30-3:30 PM. Doors open at 1PM.
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Meeting Fees:
$20 per meeting for members
$30 per meeting for non-members
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FULL SEASON PREPAYMENT OPTION: $180. Includes annual membership dues and meeting fees for the entire 2025-26 season.
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Send payment using Zelle to NYRG treasurer Judith Wink at jwink@nyc.rr.com. Please put your email address in the Notes field. Alternatively, send checks to New York Recorder Guild, 145 West 93rd Street, Apt. 2, New York, NY 10025.
more info...		10/4/20251:30pm to 3:30pm

"Nuts and Bolts: Introduction to Practical Music Theory for Recorder Players"

Have you been bored or confused by music theory? Feel like you’re missing something but don’t know what it is? Music theory isn’t an arcane dark art; it’s just the systems and vocabulary we use to describe and identify the patterns and relationships in the music we play. A few theory basics can help you sight read better, learn pieces faster, and communicate with your colleagues more efficiently. In this session we’ll demystify this frequently intimidating topic and get you going on the path toward theory literacy!

Open to all levels and all instrument sizes but reading treble clef is recommended.
more info...		10/5/20257:00pm to 8:30pmMike Richart

An All-Zoom Practice Challenge: A Brief Survey of Repertoire for the Recorder Player, Part I
September 30, October 7, 14, and 21

1:15 pm- 2:30 pm PT/2:15 pm – 3:30 pm MT/3:15 pm – 4:30 pm CT/4:15 pm – 5:30 pm ET (note the 15 minute earlier time than usual!)

In this 4-session class we'll start each session on a technique warm-up, then each week we’ll work on sections of a new piece, making a brief survey of repertoire for the recorder player. We’ll focus on effective practice methods for all pieces. For intermediate and up alto and soprano (or tenor) recorder players. Pitch: a=440. 

Repertoire - Medieval: dance tune La Quarta Estampie Royal, 16th century: diminutions on Anchor che col partire by Bassano, 17th century: sonata by Frescobaldi, 18th century:  Handel Sonata in F major. 

 $100 for all three classes.  Classes will be recorded and available to stream for one month. To learn how to register, please write to Tish at tishberlin@sbcglobal.net. Music will be sent as PDFs one week before first class.
more info...		10/7/20251:15pm to 2:30pm

While beloved in the Renaissance as a solo instrument, the lute was often employed by the finest lutenists to double their pleasure in duets. Trading passages back and forth, the dueling lutenists would challenge each other with increasingly dazzling feats of virtuosity. Two of today’s finest lutenists, Ronn McFarlane and Paul O’Dette, take up this thrilling tradition in a duo recital showcasing works from Italy and England where the lute duet achieved its greatest heights. These sought-after lutenists, both Grammy nominees or their solo recordings, come together for a program of lyrically beautiful and intricately ornamented music by Terzi, Galilei, Piccinini, Johnson, Danyel, and others.


more info...		10/12/20253:00pm to 5:00pmEllen Farrell

The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three online Scottish Fiddle Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, and soprano recorders.

The workshop will explore tunes from our “Scottish Fiddle Tunes for Two."  This curated collection contains 42 traditional Scottish tunes arranged for two players.
The Workshops will be on Tuesday, October 14, 7 PM, Central Time, Wednesday, October 15, 10 AM, Central Time, and Friday, October 17, 7 PM, Central Time.  Different tunes will be played at each session.   We will read, play, and discuss various survival skills for these tunes.

 
more info...		10/14/2025Oct 14, 7:00pm Central; Oct 15, 10am Central; Oct 17, 7pm CentralDeborah Greenblatt

An All-Zoom Practice Challenge: A Brief Survey of Repertoire for the Recorder Player, Part I
September 30, October 7, 14, and 21

1:15 pm- 2:30 pm PT/2:15 pm – 3:30 pm MT/3:15 pm – 4:30 pm CT/4:15 pm – 5:30 pm ET (note the 15 minute earlier time than usual!)

In this 4-session class we'll start each session on a technique warm-up, then each week we’ll work on sections of a new piece, making a brief survey of repertoire for the recorder player. We’ll focus on effective practice methods for all pieces. For intermediate and up alto and soprano (or tenor) recorder players. Pitch: a=440. 

Repertoire - Medieval: dance tune La Quarta Estampie Royal, 16th century: diminutions on Anchor che col partire by Bassano, 17th century: sonata by Frescobaldi, 18th century:  Handel Sonata in F major. 

 $100 for all three classes.  Classes will be recorded and available to stream for one month. To learn how to register, please write to Tish at tishberlin@sbcglobal.net. Music will be sent as PDFs one week before first class.
more info...		10/14/20251:15pm to 2:30pm

The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three online Scottish Fiddle Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, and soprano recorders.

The workshop will explore tunes from our “Scottish Fiddle Tunes for Two."  This curated collection contains 42 traditional Scottish tunes arranged for two players.
The Workshops will be on Tuesday, October 14, 7 PM, Central Time, Wednesday, October 15, 10 AM, Central Time, and Friday, October 17, 7 PM, Central Time.  Different tunes will be played at each session.   We will read, play, and discuss various survival skills for these tunes.

 
more info...		10/15/2025Oct 14, 7:00pm Central; Oct 15, 10am Central; Oct 17, 7pm CentralDeborah Greenblatt

The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three online Scottish Fiddle Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, and soprano recorders.

The workshop will explore tunes from our “Scottish Fiddle Tunes for Two."  This curated collection contains 42 traditional Scottish tunes arranged for two players.
The Workshops will be on Tuesday, October 14, 7 PM, Central Time, Wednesday, October 15, 10 AM, Central Time, and Friday, October 17, 7 PM, Central Time.  Different tunes will be played at each session.   We will read, play, and discuss various survival skills for these tunes.

 
more info...		10/17/2025Oct 14, 7:00pm Central; Oct 15, 10am Central; Oct 17, 7pm CentralDeborah Greenblatt

Led by the ARS Board President, this meeting will be a great opportunity to learn what ARS has been up to in the past year. ARS members may be wondering where the organization is putting its focus. How does the ARS plan to maintain and build on the progress made in the past couple of years? The Annual Meeting addresses questions such as these and offers a question and answer session between members and the ARS Board.

To add an agenda item, please email Administrative Director Susan Burns at director@americanrecorder.org.

Sign up to receive a link to attend the ARS Annual Meeting, held this year via Zoom, on Saturday, October 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EDT.  You will receive a link to the Zoom meeting, both in your confirmation email and in a reminder email closer to the event.
more info...		10/18/20253:00pm to 4:00pm

An All-Zoom Practice Challenge: A Brief Survey of Repertoire for the Recorder Player, Part I
September 30, October 7, 14, and 21

1:15 pm- 2:30 pm PT/2:15 pm – 3:30 pm MT/3:15 pm – 4:30 pm CT/4:15 pm – 5:30 pm ET (note the 15 minute earlier time than usual!)

In this 4-session class we'll start each session on a technique warm-up, then each week we’ll work on sections of a new piece, making a brief survey of repertoire for the recorder player. We’ll focus on effective practice methods for all pieces. For intermediate and up alto and soprano (or tenor) recorder players. Pitch: a=440. 

Repertoire - Medieval: dance tune La Quarta Estampie Royal, 16th century: diminutions on Anchor che col partire by Bassano, 17th century: sonata by Frescobaldi, 18th century:  Handel Sonata in F major. 

 $100 for all three classes.  Classes will be recorded and available to stream for one month. To learn how to register, please write to Tish at tishberlin@sbcglobal.net. Music will be sent as PDFs one week before first class.
more info...		10/21/20251:15pm to 2:30pm

Amherst Early Music's Weekend Workshop dedicated to recorder players! Directed by Valerie Horst and Wendy Powers, with faculty: Rachel Begley, Deborah Booth, Teresa Deskur, Eric Haas, Susan Iadone, Daphna Mor, Emily O'Brien, and Nina Stern.  Classes on Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and World Music. 
more info...		10/25/2025
-10/26/2025		Four classes on Saturday, three on SundaySally Merriman

DANCE FEVER!

From an earthy medieval estampie, to an energetic 17th century English country dance tune, an elegant Baroque Sarabande, a fiery Italian Tarantella, and possibly even a 20th century pop song - our NAVRS October playing meeting is all about sampling dance music throughout the ages!
more info...		10/25/20252:00pm to 3:30pmMike Richart

Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with directors Letitia Berlin & Lawrence Lipnik, plus other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week# 1 October 26 - November 1, 2025. Week #2 November 2 - 8, 2025.

Revel in the lyrical sounds of the recorder, viola da gamba, harpsichord, dulcian & shawm 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, nestled amongst oak and buckeye trees below majestic hillsides, enjoy a serene and inspiring place for playing music in the world famous Monterey/Carmel area.

Technique classes geared toward application of technique, practice to the repertoire – making music out of notes! Master class and consort classes. The 2025 theme is currently TBD and will be announced once available.


more info...		10/26/2025
-11/1/2025		Each week long workshop opens Sunday at 2:00 pm and closes on Saturday at 9:00 aRenee Babcock

We are excited to announce the continuation of Medieval Mondays taught by NAVRS music director Annette Bauer - thank you for your continued interest in medieval music!

The Medieval Mondays Fall Edition 2025 runs from September to December in four sessions.

Each class will focus on a particular medieval topic, composer, or musical source. A brief overview of the historical context is followed by a selection of music to discover and play together. Scores will be available for registered participants a week ahead of each class. Play-along files will be created on recorders.

Medieval Mondays will take place on zoom on the following dates, always from 12:30-2pm Eastern:
  • September 8: Medieval Rounds and Grounds
  • October 27: Medieval Bestiary
  • November 17: La Spagna
  • December 15: Early 15th century English Carols

more info...		10/27/202512:30pm to 2:00pmMike Richart

Medieval Mondays Fall Edition 2025 NAVRS is excited to announce the continuation of Medieval Mondays taught by NAVRS music director Annette Bauer - thank you for your continued interest in medieval music! The Medieval Mondays Fall Edition 2025 runs from September to December in four sessions.

Each class will focus on a particular medieval topic, composer, or musical source. A brief overview of the historical context is followed by a selection of music to discover and play together. Scores will be available for registered participants a week ahead of each class. Play-along files will be created on recorders.

Medieval Mondays will take place on zoom on the following dates, always from 12:30-2pm Eastern:
--September 8: Medieval rounds and grounds
--October 27: Medieval Bestiary
--November 17: La Spagna
--December 15: Early 15th century English Carols

Each Zoom meeting will be recorded and will stay viewable on demand until one full month after the final session of the series. Come join in on this musical time-travel on Mondays from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern time. The course fee of $80 includes all 4 live sessions and the recordings.
more info...		10/27/202512:30pm to 2:00pm

The Orpheus Music Virtual Recorder Competition 2025 is an exciting international opportunity for recorder players of all ages and levels to showcase their talent while celebrating Australian music. Designed to promote the works of Australian composers, this virtual event invites both soloists and ensembles to submit a self-recorded video performance of a complete piece or movement for recorder.
There are two entry categories:
  • Open Section (for all ages – solo and/or ensemble)
  • Under 18 Section (for soloists and ensembles where all members are under 18 as of January 13, 2026)
Each participant may submit up to two entries in their section: one as a soloist and one as part of an ensemble. Accompanied solos are welcome, and multitrack recordings by one player count as ensembles.

Creativity is strongly encouraged—participants may incorporate visuals, photos, or animations in their videos. However, performances will be judged primarily on musical interpretation, ensemble intonation, and presentation. All videos must be newly recorded for this competition and unpublished elsewhere.

Finalists’ videos will premiere on the Orpheus Music YouTube channel and be featured across Orpheus Music’s website, newsletters, and social media. Those not selected as finalists are welcome to publish their videos independently after the competition.

Prizes include cash awards (up to AUD $1000), interviews and features in Gecko Recorder Newsletter, video showcases at the Australasian Recorder Festival 2026, and Orpheus Music gift packs featuring digital publications, CDs, and merchandise.
more info...		11/1/2025Deadline for entries Nov. 1 2025Alex Bailliat-Joly

Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with directors Letitia Berlin & Lawrence Lipnik, plus other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week# 1 October 26 - November 1, 2025. Week #2 November 2 - 8, 2025.

Revel in the lyrical sounds of the recorder, viola da gamba, harpsichord, dulcian & shawm 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, nestled amongst oak and buckeye trees below majestic hillsides, enjoy a serene and inspiring place for playing music in the world famous Monterey/Carmel area.

Technique classes geared toward application of technique, practice to the repertoire – making music out of notes! Master class and consort classes. The 2025 theme is currently TBD and will be announced once available.


more info...		11/2/2025
-11/8/2025		Each week long workshop opens Sunday at 2:00 pm and closes on Saturday at 9:00 aRenee Babcock

It's Hip to be Square!

An interactive look into the history of the Paetzold square bass recorder family. Bring your favorite Paetzold (or any other recorder) to learn about its build, features, and play along with some Paetzold 8' quartets!
more info...		11/2/20257:00pm to 8:30pmMike Richart

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 


more info...		11/8/20251:00pm to 5:00pm

The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Klezmer Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorders and alto recorders.

 
more info...		11/11/20257:00pm to 8:00pmDeborah Greenblatt

Recorder players at all levels are welcome. Beginners should be comfortable with either the C fingerings of the soprano and tenor or the F fingerings of the alto and bass. Eventually, beginners should learn both C and F fingerings so that they can enjoy playing different parts of a musical piece.
 
Bring any size of soprano, alto, tenor, or bass recorder that you have. You will have a chance to explore more than one part of each piece. Both plastic and wooden instruments are welcome. Pitch is A=440.
 
Please bring a music stand. We recommend that you bring a stand light to supplement the ceiling light. 

More info: https://www.nyrg.org/
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The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin at 145 West 46th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in Manhattan. Meetings are held in St. Joseph’s Hall, a side chapel of St. Mary's. Located in a brick building to the left of the main church, the entranceway is distinguished by the street number 145 displayed on the door. 
1:30-3:30 PM. Doors open at 1PM.
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Meeting Fees:
$20 per meeting for members
$30 per meeting for non-members
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FULL SEASON PREPAYMENT OPTION: $180. Includes annual membership dues and meeting fees for the entire 2025-26 season.
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Send payment using Zelle to NYRG treasurer Judith Wink at jwink@nyc.rr.com. Please put your email address in the Notes field. Alternatively, send checks to New York Recorder Guild, 145 West 93rd Street, Apt. 2, New York, NY 10025.
more info...		11/15/20251:30pm to 3:30pm

Hold that Tune!

Tenorlieder by Senfl, Isaac, and Finck The German tenorlied of the mid-15th to the 16th century was a popular genre. German composers of this time wrote many polyphonic pieces based on a pre-existing tune - often a folk song, or sometimes a chorale tune or chant. The tune would usually be placed in an inner voice, called the tenor because it held the tune (Latin tenere = to hold). We’ll get to know the original songs, then build the polyphony around these sometimes catchy, sometimes mournful, tunes, ranging from the humorous Bruder Conrad by Isaac to the heart-wrenching Unsäglch schmerz by Ludwig Senfl and more.

For SATB recorders.
more info...		11/15/20252:00pm to 3:30pmMike Richart

We are excited to announce the continuation of Medieval Mondays taught by NAVRS music director Annette Bauer - thank you for your continued interest in medieval music!

The Medieval Mondays Fall Edition 2025 runs from September to December in four sessions.

Each class will focus on a particular medieval topic, composer, or musical source. A brief overview of the historical context is followed by a selection of music to discover and play together. Scores will be available for registered participants a week ahead of each class. Play-along files will be created on recorders.

Medieval Mondays will take place on zoom on the following dates, always from 12:30-2pm Eastern:
  • September 8: Medieval Rounds and Grounds
  • October 27: Medieval Bestiary
  • November 17: La Spagna
  • December 15: Early 15th century English Carols

more info...		11/17/202512:30pm to 2:00pmMike Richart

Medieval Mondays Fall Edition 2025 NAVRS is excited to announce the continuation of Medieval Mondays taught by NAVRS music director Annette Bauer - thank you for your continued interest in medieval music! The Medieval Mondays Fall Edition 2025 runs from September to December in four sessions.

Each class will focus on a particular medieval topic, composer, or musical source. A brief overview of the historical context is followed by a selection of music to discover and play together. Scores will be available for registered participants a week ahead of each class. Play-along files will be created on recorders.

Medieval Mondays will take place on zoom on the following dates, always from 12:30-2pm Eastern:
--September 8: Medieval rounds and grounds
--October 27: Medieval Bestiary
--November 17: La Spagna
--December 15: Early 15th century English Carols

Each Zoom meeting will be recorded and will stay viewable on demand until one full month after the final session of the series. Come join in on this musical time-travel on Mondays from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern time. The course fee of $80 includes all 4 live sessions and the recordings.
more info...		11/17/202512:30pm to 2:00pm

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