American Recorder Society

Event	Date	Time	Contact

Performance of the Week 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!! âEach 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 evening	Keren Ferguson

Consort Studio The Highland Park Recorder Society is offering a Consort Studio in central New Jersey, monthly sessions in ensemble playing for intermediate and above recorder players to play with one another and other instruments under a skilled conductor, with professional accompaniment. Music Director Steven Russell will lead a “Consort Studio” ensemble of recorder players in an exploration of Baroque Trio Sonatas through rehearsal, instruction and demonstration and end with the players opportunity to play solo alto with a professional ensemble of harpsichord and violin, flute, or oboe depending on the music. Focusing on ensemble skills, this will take place in a welcoming, intimate environment that encourages people to feel comfortable to get up and play. We will have opportunities to warm up on Renaissance music with SATB recorders, so bring all sizes. January 11, 2025 Giuseppe Sammartini Sonata II in F for 2 Alto Recorders and Continuo Meredyth Coleman, oboe Ruth Ochs, cello Second part played by oboe February 22, 2025 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Trio in F Major for Bass Recorder, Viola, and Continuo Tina Wagner, viola Ruth Ochs, cello We will play the recorder part on alto first, then anyone who wants can play on bass Both treble clef and bass clef parts are available March 22, 2025 Georg Friedrich Handel Sonata II in F for Alto Recorder and Violin (Op. 2 No. 4) Alexei Yavtuhovich, Violin Ruth Ochs, cello April 26, 2025 Georg Philipp Telemann Trio Sonata in A Minor (42:a6) for alto recorder and oboe. Nick Gatto, oboe Ruth Ochs, cello May 24, 2025 Georg Philipp Telemann Trio Sonata in F (42:F6) for alto recorder and violin. Alexei Yavtuhovich, Violin Ruth Ochs, cello June 28, 2025 Georg Philipp Telemann Trio 8 in B Flat Major for alto recorder and solo harpsichord. Steven Russell, harpsichord TBA, cello more info...	5/24/2025	1:00am to 4:15am	Donna Messer

ARS Chapter Rep Round Table The ARS Chapter Rep Round Table is a forum in which chapter representatives can meet with their peers from around the country and discuss chapter challenges and best practices. more info...	6/1/2025	2:00pm to 3:30pm	Phil Hollar

Workshop - The Art of Diminution The Art of Diminution - An Exploration of 15th- to 17th-Century Style Melodic Ornamentation The notes written on the page are often not the end of the story, but rather a starting point for further interpretation and ornamentation. This workshop explores diminutions in the style of the 15th- to 17th centuries by both playing existing diminutions from those time periods, as well as analyzing some of the typical ornamentation patterns and trying them out on unornamented melodies ourselves. We will play compositions by Jacques Arcadelt, Conrad Paumann, John Dowland, and Anonymous, among others, with ornamentations by Diego Ortiz, Jacob van Eyck, and Anonymous. The workshop material is geared towards upper intermediate and advanced players (but of course everyone is welcome to attend). more info...	6/8/2025	7:00pm to 8:30pm	Mike Richart

The Birth of the Sonata, How Did We Get Here? In this session, we will explore how we went from Renaissance to Baroque, from dances and polyphony to solo instruments and continuo, from a madrigal to a sonata. And, what is a sonata anyway? Music by Susato, Byrd, Gabrieli, Corelli and others. Register Here! more info...	6/9/2025	7:15pm to 9:00pm	Donna Messer

O'Carolan Workshops The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line O’Carolan Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, and soprano recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our “O’Carolan Fiddle Tunes for Two”. This collection contains 32 tunes composed by the great blind 17th century Irish harpist and poet, Turlough O’Carolan. more info...	6/10/2025	7:00pm to 8:00pm	Deborah Greenblatt

American Recorder Relay Concert at the Boston Early Music Festival The American Recorder Society’s Recorder Relay is a must-attend event at BEMF. Featuring local recorder players and groups, as well as visiting players from around the world, this event will be held on Friday, June 13, from 10am-2pm, in the Mary Norton Hall in the Old South Church, 645 Boylston St. This celebration of the recorder community will be, as always, replete with terrific performances and a fascinating variety of styles and interpretations. more info...	6/13/2025	10:00am to 2:00pm	Susan Burns

FREE Online Recorder Class for Beginners with Lewis Baratz (soprano/tenor recorder) ARS Online Beginners’ Classes in Soprano/Tenor Recorder with Lewis Baratz ARS introduces our next Free Online Beginner’s course in Soprano and/or Tenor 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. Most people can learn the basics and start playing in a relatively short time. Lewis Baratz’s classes will be held: Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) (6:00 CT, 5:00 MT, 4:00 PT) Monday, June 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET (6:00 CT, 5:00 MT, 4:00 PT) Monday, June 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET (6:00 CT, 5:00 MT, 4:00 PT) Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET (6:00 CT, 5:00 MT, 4:00 PT) Lewis will provide materials in PDF derived from a variety of sources as well as original material. And if you don’t already read music, no problem, as basic music-reading skills will be discussed as well. This course will guide you through basic sound production, hand position, finger technique, and tonguings, and give you the opportunity to see what the recorder can do and personally experience its appeal. The course is geared to students of all ages, but children 12 and under should be joined by an adult during the class. If you don’t already own a “C” soprano or tenor recorder consider starting out with a plastic recorder such as the Aulos “Haka” soprano model or the Yamaha "Rottenburgh" or “Ecodear” plastic sopranos. These instruments are often easier to play and last longer than inexpensive wooden models. Plastic tenor recorders are also available. You can inquire or purchase recorders at: Von Huene Workshop (The Early Music Shop of New England), Boston, MA: (617) 277-8690 Honeysuckle Music, St. Paul, MN: (651) 644-8545 Lazar's Early Music, Carson City, NV: (866) 511-2981 more info...	6/16/2025 -7/7/2025	7:00pm to 8:00pm

NAVRS June Playing Meeting with the Flanders Recorder Duo William Byrd’s Masterly 6-part Pavan and Galliard In our June NAVRS playing meeting, come join renowned Flanders Recorder Duo (FR2) members Tom Beets and Joris Van Goethem in an exploration of William Byrd’s famous six-part Pavan and Galliard. The pavan is made of three contrapuntal strains, starting with a hint of melancholy and evolving in an elaborate and sublime manner. As is customary, the pavan is paired with a galliard in triple meter. Tom and Joris have recorded all the parts of this Byrd Pavane and Galliard and will take us through our paces so we can understand the music and make a beautiful sound. more info...	6/21/2025	2:00pm to 3:30pm	Mike Richart

Consort Studio The Highland Park Recorder Society is offering a Consort Studio in central New Jersey, monthly sessions in ensemble playing for intermediate and above recorder players to play with one another and other instruments under a skilled conductor, with professional accompaniment. Music Director Steven Russell will lead a “Consort Studio” ensemble of recorder players in an exploration of Baroque Trio Sonatas through rehearsal, instruction and demonstration and end with the players opportunity to play solo alto with a professional ensemble of harpsichord and violin, flute, or oboe depending on the music. Focusing on ensemble skills, this will take place in a welcoming, intimate environment that encourages people to feel comfortable to get up and play. We will have opportunities to warm up on Renaissance music with SATB recorders, so bring all sizes. January 11, 2025 Giuseppe Sammartini Sonata II in F for 2 Alto Recorders and Continuo Meredyth Coleman, oboe Ruth Ochs, cello Second part played by oboe February 22, 2025 Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Trio in F Major for Bass Recorder, Viola, and Continuo Tina Wagner, viola Ruth Ochs, cello We will play the recorder part on alto first, then anyone who wants can play on bass Both treble clef and bass clef parts are available March 22, 2025 Georg Friedrich Handel Sonata II in F for Alto Recorder and Violin (Op. 2 No. 4) Alexei Yavtuhovich, Violin Ruth Ochs, cello April 26, 2025 Georg Philipp Telemann Trio Sonata in A Minor (42:a6) for alto recorder and oboe. Nick Gatto, oboe Ruth Ochs, cello May 24, 2025 Georg Philipp Telemann Trio Sonata in F (42:F6) for alto recorder and violin. Alexei Yavtuhovich, Violin Ruth Ochs, cello June 28, 2025 Georg Philipp Telemann Trio 8 in B Flat Major for alto recorder and solo harpsichord. Steven Russell, harpsichord TBA, cello more info...	6/28/2025	1:00am to 4:15am	Donna Messer

Mountain Collegium Early Music & Folk Music Workshop Mountain Collegium Early Music and Folk Music Workshop has been in existence for over 50 years. The faculty roster is impressive with some of the top active teachers and performers. The musical experience is boosted by the warm and friendly participants, many of whom come year after year. Accommodations are excellent, with comfortable and modern dorm rooms, as well a wide variety of good food in the cafeteria. Four classes meet each day, but the evenings offer a variety of large group playing sessions, participant-led ensembles, a faculty concert, and our annual John Trexler Folk Lecture. The workshop is held on the campus of Western Carolina University, which is nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. For more information and a list of the faculty, please see our website. more info...	6/29/2025 -7/5/2025	Classes are Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm EDT	Jody Miller

2025 Amherst Early Music Festival Welcome to the 2025 Amherst Early Music Festival! June 29 - July 6 & July 6 - July 13, 2025 Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA Directed by Frances Blaker Music of the German Lands â¦ Week 1 (June 29 - July 6): Central Program, Baroque Academy, Historical Dance, Ensemble Singing Intensive, Lute Society of America East â¦ Week 2 (July 6-13): Central Program, Choral Workshop Medieval Project, and New London Assembly See website for program information, tuition, and room & board options, and to register! more info...	6/29/2025 -7/13/2025	See website for details

Port Townsend Early Music Workshop (at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma) SAVE the DATES! July 6 - 12, 2025 Our Wonderful World of Music Play with our splendid faculty in the stunning Pacific Northwest! more info...	7/6/2025 -7/12/2025	9:00am to 10:00pm	Vicki Boeckman

Holiday Tunes Workshops The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Holiday Tunes Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorder, and alto recorder The workshop will explore tunes from our “Holiday Tunes for Two” collection. more info...	7/15/2025	7:00pm to 8:00pm	Deborah Greenblatt

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