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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
more info...		3/9/2026
-3/9/2027		9:30am to 10:00amSarah Cantor

SHORT COURSE: Tuning Tune-Up

with Anne Timberlake

Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 4 PM, CT

Playing in tune on the recorder can feel like a tightrope act!  The recorder is an exquisitely sensitive instrument, and learning to play it in tune is among its most challenging and frustrating aspects. In this live, four-week small group short course, we’ll do a deep dive into recorder tuning, learning and practicing strategies for improving our tuning and supporting one another as we go!

To register, visit my website.

Cost: $99


more info...		5/19/20264:00pm to 5:00pm

SHORT COURSE: Tuning Tune-Up

with Anne Timberlake

Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 4 PM, CT

Playing in tune on the recorder can feel like a tightrope act!  The recorder is an exquisitely sensitive instrument, and learning to play it in tune is among its most challenging and frustrating aspects. In this live, four-week small group short course, we’ll do a deep dive into recorder tuning, learning and practicing strategies for improving our tuning and supporting one another as we go!

To register, visit my website.

Cost: $99


more info...		5/26/20264:00pm to 5:00pm

Wednesdays, May 27 - June 17 (4 weeks)
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Pacific/4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Mountain/5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Central/6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Eastern

Warm-Up for Workshops! Getting in Shape for the Summer 
Whether you're new to a week-long workshop, or a bit rusty in your skills, this class will help you gain confidence in your ensemble playing and prepare you for whatever awaits you this summer in the music world. We'll drill changing sizes of recorder and clefs at the drop of a hat, playing alto and tenor up an octave, tenor in bass clef,  and bass in treble clef. We'll practice counting (and feeling!) the half note, and even the whole note, as the beat. Our repertoire will include music from the late 15th century up to the end of the Renaissance.  Bring your questions, banish your fears! You'll get more out of your summer workshop experience if you come prepared. Geared toward recorder players who are at the low intermediate level and others who need to polish their skills. 

To register, email tishberlin@sbcglobal.net.
more info...		5/27/20263:00pm to 4:15pm

Wednesdays, May 27 - June 17 (4 weeks)
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Pacific/4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Mountain/5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Central/6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Eastern

Warm-Up for Workshops! Getting in Shape for the Summer 
Whether you're new to a week-long workshop, or a bit rusty in your skills, this class will help you gain confidence in your ensemble playing and prepare you for whatever awaits you this summer in the music world. We'll drill changing sizes of recorder and clefs at the drop of a hat, playing alto and tenor up an octave, tenor in bass clef,  and bass in treble clef. We'll practice counting (and feeling!) the half note, and even the whole note, as the beat. Our repertoire will include music from the late 15th century up to the end of the Renaissance.  Bring your questions, banish your fears! You'll get more out of your summer workshop experience if you come prepared. Geared toward recorder players who are at the low intermediate level and others who need to polish their skills. 

To register, email tishberlin@sbcglobal.net.
more info...		6/3/20263:00pm to 4:15pm

Welcome to the 19th biennial Berkeley Festival and Exhibition—or as we like to refer to it, BFX! Founded in 1990 and produced by the San Francisco Early Music Society (SFEMS), the Festival has become one of the world’s largest and most important early music conclaves, deemed “a remarkable institution on the American musical scene” by The New York Times. This summer, enjoy 21 main stage concerts—including two in Palo Alto and San Francisco—as well as special events, a three-day exhibition, community workshops, and dozens of Fringe presentations. There is truly something for everyone! From Boethius and Bach to gamelan and Gershwin, this year’s lineup promises to entice and enthrall.
 

As part of the Festival, ARS will host the Recorder Relay, a BFX Fringe Concert that gives skilled recorder players an opportunity to perform for one another. Up to 11 performing ensembles (or soloists) may perform on the Relay. Each performance is limited to 15 minutes, which also includes any set-up time. Mixed ensembles are welcomed, but the recorder must be the star! To register to play in the Relay, please complete this application.

ARS Recorder Relay information:

Monday, June 8, 2026, 2 - 5 PM, PT
First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley (in the Mears Room)
2407 Dana St (at Channing Way)
Berkeley, CA 94047


more info...		6/6/2026
-6/14/2026		See website for details

Many of the ARS member benefits are right at your fingertips, only a few keystrokes away.  In an ongoing effort to make these perks as accessible as possible, we are in the process of simplifying our website menu.  Join us on Saturday, June 6, at 2 pm Eastern Time for a tour of the website, an orientation of our redesigned menu, and an overview of the member benefits that help you take advantage of all we have to offer.  ARS President Jody Miller will lead the tour, assisted by Board member Phil Hollar, who will also lead an online playing session using music from our online music library.
more info...		6/6/20262:00pm to 3:00pm

So, you want to add some ornaments to a baroque sonata movement. Where to start? Using Eric Haas’s recently updated and expanded The Grammar of Ornament as our text, we’ll break it all down. What are the main types of ornaments and where should you use them? How do you pace your ornamentation so that it flows well and enhances the original piece? What are the keys to making your ornamentation seem cohesive and distinctive? Do you have to be original, or can formulas help? For alto recorders at A=440, Intermediate and up.

(Please note: It is not necessary for participants to purchase Eric Haas' book ahead of this workshop, as Eric has graciously agreed to having select excerpts from The Grammar of Ornament be used for this occasion. However, anyone wanting to dive more deeply into Baroque ornamentation will benefit from owning their own copy of this invaluable resource! The book can be purchased via the Von Huene webstore at https://www.vonhuene.com/.)
more info...		6/7/20267:00pm to 8:30pmMike Richart

The Barbary Coast Recorder Orchestra (BCRO), co-directed by Greta Haug-Hryciw and Glen Shannon, will present their BFX reprise of the 15th season concert “Moodscapes” on Monday June 8 at from 12:30-1:30pm, in the First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley (FPCC) sanctuary, 2407 Dana St. at Channing Way in Berkeley. Music will span the centuries from Dufay through the Beatles and featuring the US premier of Glen Shannon’s “Alpine Moods” arranged specially for BCRO. Other selections include recorder arrangements of pieces by Elgar, Gounod, Shostakovich, Andrew Challinger and a mid-Renaissance keyboard work by Martin Peerson (1571-1651).

BCRO has recorders from TINY to TITAN creating a wonderful rich sound! Donations gratefully accepted at the door. BCRO is an Educational Outreach program of Voices of Music, voicesofmusic.org.

Visit the American Recorder Society's table at the Exhibition from June 11-13 in Unity Hall of the Festival's headquarters: First Church, Dana St. between Channing Way and Durant St.


more info...		6/8/202612:30pm to 1:30pmGreta Haug-Hryciw

Join the celebration! Come and go as you please during the continuous "relay-style" performances by local amateur and professional ensembles. You will hear diverse music from the Middle Ages to the 21st century that celebrates the recorder and its players. At the start of this year's Relay, ARS Board member Jody Miller will detail the special recognition of Mark Davenport as this year’s recipient of the ARS Presidential Honor Award for his extraordinary contribution to the North American recorder community.

The ever-popular ARS Recorder Relay is is held on alternate years at the the Berkeley Festival and the Boston Early Music Festival to showcase the versatility of this historically important and highly relevant instrument.

The Relay will be held in the Mears Room of Westminster Hall at First Presbyterian Church

The Relay is free to the public! Visit the American Recorder Society's table at the Exhibition from June 11-13 in Unity Hall of the Festival's headquarters: First Church, Dana St. between Channing Way and Durant St.


more info...		6/8/20262:00pm to 5:00pmGreta Haug-Hryciw

Presented by Rainer Beckmann

This seminar offers a historical exploration of Italian secular music in the 16th century, a period marked by significant musical innovation. We will contrast the lively, straightforward frottole of the early 1500s with the more expressive and refined madrigals of the century’s later decades. In addition, we will examine virtuosic instrumental works based on popular tunes (capricci) alongside pieces inspired by the polyphonic tradition of Franco-Flemish chansons (canzoni). The session will conclude with a selection of ensemble dances drawn from a range of sources, rounding out this rich musical journey.

All are welcome! SATB Recorders, A=440hz


more info...		6/8/20267:30pm to 9:00pmDonna Messer

The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Rounds Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, soprano recorder, alto recorder, tenor recorder, and bass recorder.

The workshop will explore tunes from our Book of Rounds collection.  It has 40 tunes in 13 keys from 12 countries.  The lyrics for 27 tunes are included, with handy indexes to organize it all.

 
more info...		6/9/20267:00pm to 8:00pmDeborah Greenblatt

Wednesdays, May 27 - June 17 (4 weeks)
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Pacific/4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Mountain/5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Central/6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Eastern

Warm-Up for Workshops! Getting in Shape for the Summer 
Whether you're new to a week-long workshop, or a bit rusty in your skills, this class will help you gain confidence in your ensemble playing and prepare you for whatever awaits you this summer in the music world. We'll drill changing sizes of recorder and clefs at the drop of a hat, playing alto and tenor up an octave, tenor in bass clef,  and bass in treble clef. We'll practice counting (and feeling!) the half note, and even the whole note, as the beat. Our repertoire will include music from the late 15th century up to the end of the Renaissance.  Bring your questions, banish your fears! You'll get more out of your summer workshop experience if you come prepared. Geared toward recorder players who are at the low intermediate level and others who need to polish their skills. 

To register, email tishberlin@sbcglobal.net.
more info...		6/10/20263:00pm to 4:15pm

The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Rounds Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, soprano recorder, alto recorder, tenor recorder, and bass recorder.

The workshop will explore tunes from our Book of Rounds collection.  It has 40 tunes in 13 keys from 12 countries.  The lyrics for 27 tunes are included, with handy indexes to organize it all.

 
more info...		6/10/20267:00pm to 8:00pmDeborah Greenblatt

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...		6/13/20261:00pm to 5:00pm

Wednesdays, May 27 - June 17 (4 weeks)
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Pacific/4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Mountain/5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Central/6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Eastern

Warm-Up for Workshops! Getting in Shape for the Summer 
Whether you're new to a week-long workshop, or a bit rusty in your skills, this class will help you gain confidence in your ensemble playing and prepare you for whatever awaits you this summer in the music world. We'll drill changing sizes of recorder and clefs at the drop of a hat, playing alto and tenor up an octave, tenor in bass clef,  and bass in treble clef. We'll practice counting (and feeling!) the half note, and even the whole note, as the beat. Our repertoire will include music from the late 15th century up to the end of the Renaissance.  Bring your questions, banish your fears! You'll get more out of your summer workshop experience if you come prepared. Geared toward recorder players who are at the low intermediate level and others who need to polish their skills. 

To register, email tishberlin@sbcglobal.net.
more info...		6/17/20263:00pm to 4:15pm

Berlin-based, Italian-born recorder player and neyzen Valentina Bellanova brings a selection of Italian consort repertoire from the Medieval and Renaissance periods. The program will include dances and songs such as Non posso far bucato, Schiarazula Marazula, and other pieces connected to Italy’s rich musical traditions. Through these pieces, we will look at how elements of folk music appear in this repertoire, paying attention to phrasing, modal color, and rhythm. We will also bring in a short introduction to the tarantella tradition, working with a simple melodic pattern inspired by traditional music from Southern Italy.
Photo credit: Agnes Fox
more info...		6/20/20262:00pm to 3:30pmMike Richart

  • Advanced Consort Class Online Summer 2026 term: The 10 week term begins Wednesday June 24th at 7:00pm PDT and Saturday June 27th at 10:00am PDT on Zoom. Cost: $100*. The 90-minute play along sessions, geared toward players of recorder, viol and other early instruments, include playing a mélange 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. Come join the fun! To register and pay, click here: Advanced Consort Class You can attend one or both weekly sessions.
    Questions? Write to us at pneumantartold@gmail.com.
  • Intermediate Consort Class Online Summer 2026 term: The 10 week term begins Tuesday June 23rd at 7:00pm PDT and Saturday June 27th at 1:00pm PDT on Zoom. Cost: $100*. The 90-minute play along sessions, geared toward players of recorder, viol and other early instruments, include playing a mélange of intermediate level 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. 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! To register and pay, click here: Intermediate Consort Class You can attend one or both weekly sessions.
    Questions? Write to us at pneumantartold@gmail.com.

    * 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: Both Advanced and Intermediate Consort Classes

more info...		6/23/2026
-8/29/2026		7:00 pm PDT on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 am PDT and 1:00 pm PDT on SaturdayPhil & Gayle Neuman

Mountain Collegium is a 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.
more info...		6/28/2026
-7/4/2026		9:00am to 9:00pmJody Miller

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.

The workshop will explore tunes from our Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two book.  This collection features 32 reels, hornpipes, polkas, jigs, and waltzes, arranged for two instruments, with chord symbols for guitar accompaniment.   There’s a source list included, just in case you haven’t had enough Irish tunes.

 
more info...		7/7/20267:00pm to 8:00pmDeborah Greenblatt

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.

The workshop will explore tunes from our Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two book.  This collection features 32 reels, hornpipes, polkas, jigs, and waltzes, arranged for two instruments, with chord symbols for guitar accompaniment.   There’s a source list included, just in case you haven’t had enough Irish tunes.

 
more info...		7/8/202610:00am to 11:00amDeborah Greenblatt

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.

The workshop will explore tunes from our Irish Fiddle Tunes for Two book.  This collection features 32 reels, hornpipes, polkas, jigs, and waltzes, arranged for two instruments, with chord symbols for guitar accompaniment.   There’s a source list included, just in case you haven’t had enough Irish tunes.

 
more info...		7/10/20267:00pm to 8:00pmDeborah Greenblatt

Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA

Directed by Frances Blaker

Held at Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
Directed by Frances Blaker

❦ Week 1 - July 12-19 

Central Program, Baroque Opera Project, Baroque Opera Project, Baroque Academy for Instrumentalists, Historical Dance, Ensemble Singing Intensive

❦ Week 2 - July 19-26

Central Program, Choral Workshop, Medieval Project, New London Assembly

See website for detailed program information, tuition, and room & board options, and to register!


more info...		7/12/2026
-7/26/2026		See website for details

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!
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
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.
more info...		7/12/20267:00pm to 8:30pmMike Richart

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