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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

Second Level Beginners' Class with Marea Chernoff:  Continuing Technique (alto recorder) with a focus on low and high notes

Building upon the foundational techniques introduced in the beginners’ course, this 4-part series will focus on producing confident and consistent low and high notes, while reinforcing the basics and helping further develop your technique on alto recorder. The classes will address the challenges of technical issues we encounter in the lowest and higher registers. Classes will use the Sweet Pipes Method Book One, supplemented with materials from the teacher.

This class is available at no charge to ARS members, only. 

Requirements: 
Alto recorder
Basic ability to read music
Comfortable with basic fingerings

Materials:
This course will use the following method book: Sweet Pipes Recorder Book: A method for adults and older beginners, Book One for Alto Recorder (see purchase info below)
Supplementary material will be provided by the instructor.

Dates:
Wednesday, Nov 5, 1:00pm PST (4:00pm EST, 3:00pm CST, 2:00pm MST)
Wednesday, Nov 12, 1:00pm PST (4:00pm EST, 3:00pm CST, 2:00pm MST)
Wednesday, Nov 19, 1:00pm PST (4:00pm EST, 3:00pm CST, 2:00pm MST)
Wednesday, Nov 26, 1:00pm PST (4:00pm EST, 3:00pm CST, 2:00pm MST)

For this course, you will need the Sweet Pipes Recorder Book. Consider purchasing this from one of our business partners, and please allow ample time for mail delivery! If you have purchased the Sweet Pipes Recorder book online but are concerned that you may not receive it in time for your first class, we can provide you with a "temporary" copy for download. Instructions will be in your emailed registration confirmation notice.

Von Huene Workshop (The Early Music Shop of New England), Boston, MA: (617) 277-8690
      Sweet Pipes Recorder Book 1 Alto

Honeysuckle Music, St. Paul, MN: (651) 644-8545
      Sweet Pipes Recorder Book 1 Alto


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 HERE to join.  These classes are limited in size to allow for more interaction between the teacher and students. 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.
 
more info...		11/5/2025
-11/26/2025		4:00pm to 5:00pm

Basstopia! The Wonderful World of the Bass Recorder

November 18, 25, December 2, 9

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, we’ll work on a selection of my favorite solos and duets, using Eric Haas’ publications (Duets for Basses Volume II, and Bass Recorder Solo Book) and works from other sources. Eric’s books can be ordered from the Von Huene Early Music Shop at https://www.vonhuene.com/search.aspx?searchterm=haas)  We’ll also work on the aria “Bestelle dein Haus” from J. S. Bach’s Cantata 106. Pitch: a=440.

$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...		11/18/2025
-12/9/2025		1:00pm to 2:15pm

An All-Zoom Practice Challenge: A Brief Survey of Repertoire for the Recorder Player, Part II 

November 18, 25, December 2, 9

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: a Landini duet; mid-16th century: Ortiz’ diminutions on Sandrin’s chanson Doulce memoire; 17th century: La Bergamasca by Uccellini; Hotteterre, a suite from the second book in Opus 2.

 $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


more info...		11/18/2025
-12/9/2025		4:15pm to 5:30pm

Enjoy Alkemie’s new concert film, Saltwinds & Spice with Rose of the Compass from the comfort of your own home! A viewing link will be sent to you upon purchase, and will be available to view until December 31, 2025.

In SALTWINDS & SPICE Alkemie joins forces with Rose of the Compass, featuring recorder superstar Nina Stern and Armenian-American oud-player and beloved composer Ara Dinkjian. Together, we explore the world of medieval Cyprus, offering a window into a multiethnic entrepot. Hear musical tales of rose-scented fountains, shrines famous for both holy relics and snake-hunting cats, and monarchies founded by mermaids. Featuring French ars subtilior music from the Cyprus Codex (MS. J.II.9) alongside Armenian and Greek folk music.


more info...		12/1/2025
-12/31/2025		AnytimeSian Ricketts

BCRS is pleased to invite you to our FREE fifth annual Festivus for the Rest of Us holiday celebration!  Started during the pandemic, our Festivus celebration, led by Colin and Andrea MacDonald, has become enormously popular and is now a BCRS annual tradition.

All are welcome to take part in this free, fun, and silly evening of games and music. For details on how to take part, read the tongue-in-cheek directions below. We look forward to seeing you!
more info...		12/4/20257:00pm 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...		12/6/20251:30pm to 3:30pm

Essences of Expression: Exploring Baroque melody, with music by Telemann, Corelli and Händel.
more info...		12/7/20257:00pm to 8:30pmMike Richart

A PRAETORIUS CHRISTMAS

Welcome the Holiday Season with music by four German composers from around 1600, all named Praetorius! Some of them were related, others were not. But all four followed a certain fashion in 16th and 17th century Germany. Two-, three-, four-, and eight-part settings of Advent and Christmas hymns in the Lutheran tradition are going to be framed by two instrumental pieces a 5.
more info...		12/13/20252:00pm 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...		12/15/202512:30pm 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...		12/15/202512:30pm to 2:00pm

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...		1/1/20261:00pm to 5:00pm

Consort Class Online with the ORB Trio (Gayle & Phil Neuman and Cindy Markham), presented by the Early Music Guild of Oregon.
Winter Term begins January 6 and 7 for our 10 week online play-along sessions. We offer an Intermediate class on Tuesdays and/or Saturdays and an Advanced class on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. The 90-minute sessions, for players of recorder and other early instruments, include playing a melange of renaissance, baroque, medieval and modern music with the ORB Trio in real time with performance advice, historical information and lively banter.
more info...		1/6/2026
-3/15/2026		7:00 pm PST on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 am PST and 1:00pm PST on SaturdaysConsort Class Online

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

The workshop will explore tunes from our Crooked Tunes for Two publication.
more info...		1/6/20267:00pm to 8:00pmDeborah Greenblatt

Consort Class Online with the ORB Trio (Gayle & Phil Neuman and Cindy Markham), presented by the Early Music Guild of Oregon.
Winter Term begins January 6 and 7 for our 10 week online play-along sessions. We offer an Intermediate class on Tuesdays and/or Saturdays and an Advanced class on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays. The 90-minute sessions, for players of recorder and other early instruments, include playing a melange of renaissance, baroque, medieval and modern music with the ORB Trio in real time with performance advice, historical information and lively banter.
more info...		1/7/2026
-3/15/2026		7:00 pm PST on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 am PST and 1:00pm PST on SaturdaysConsort Class Online

Gather on Zoom with Phil Hollar and have a chat with your fellow leaders about what's happening in your chapter, brainstorm with other chapter reps, and share ideas.
more info...		1/10/20262:00pm to 3:30pmPhil Hollar

Firstly, I hope you are all doing well and have enjoyed a relaxing summer. As the teachers of the world and I get ready to kick off school again, I'm excited to give you some information regarding the 2025-2026 season of the Brandywine Chapter of the American Recorder Society.

The dates and clinicians for our meetings this year will be:

September 12, 2025 - TBA
November 21, 2025 - Joan Kimball
January 16, 2026 - Gwyn Roberts
March 13, 2026 - Bob Wiemken
May 15, 2026 - TBA

Music, when provided by the clinician, will be available digitally before the meetings. If anyone requires or desires a print copy for the meeting, please let me know. I'm more than happy to make as many physical copies as needed, but don't want to waste paper on unneeded copies.

Our meetings will be held from 7:30-9:30 pm at:

New Ark UCC Church
300 East Main Street
Newark, DE 19711

The fee for our meetings will be $15 per meeting or $60 for an annual membership (covers all 5 meetings). Fees help support the chapter by providing honorariums to our guest clinicians as well as an honorarium for New Ark UCC for allowing us to use the space.

You can bring payment with you to the first meeting or send a check made to "Brandywine ARS" to our treasurer, Fred Litcofsky. Fred can be reached fredlitcofsky@gmail or 19 Savoy Rd., Newark, DE 19702

As always, guests are free on their first visit, so please feel free to invite a friend (or 2 or 3)!
more info...		1/16/20267:30pm to 9:30pm

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