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Event	Date	Time	Contact

Second Level Beginners' Class with Annette Bauer: Continuing Technique (soprano/tenor recorder) Have you taken one of our ARS Online Classes for Beginners? Are you ready for the next step? Join professional recorder teacher and player, Annette Bauer, for a Second Level class. This Level II class will explore repertoire accessible for low intermediate players, and cover the next steps in acquiring a solid technique on C instruments (soprano/tenor). We will explore easily accessible models of improvisation using a limited tone set (pentatonic melodies), basic ideas of melodic ornamentation, and draw playing examples from medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and folk repertoire for recorder. We will also sample some of the ensemble pieces included at the end of Sweet Pipes vol. 1 (soprano). Sound files will be made available as reference recordings to play along with. Some of these examples will include ensemble compositions, giving you a first experience playing along in a pre-recorded, virtual ensemble setting.â¨This class pre-assumes your basic knowledge of the instrument - expected are basic sight-reading skills and being comfortable working with the lower octave including F#/Bb, and the higher octave including at least the high E. Materials will be provided to download a week prior to the start date. â¨â¨â¨ Requirements: Soprano or tenor recorder Sweet Pipes vol. 1 (soprano/blue cover) - we will use the ensemble section in the back. Additional class materials will be provided by the instructor. Consider buying from our business partners Von Huene Workshop or Honeysuckle Music. Basic sight reading skills Being comfortable working with the lower octave including F#/Bb, and the higher octave until at least the high E Dates: Tuesday, March 18th, 12-12:45 ET (11AM CT, 10AM MT, 9AM PT) Tuesday, March 24th, 12-12:45 ET (11AM CT, 10AM MT, 9AM PT) Tuesday, April 1st, 12-12:45 ET (11AM CT, 10AM MT, 9AM PT) Tuesday, April 8th, 12-12:45 ET (11AM CT, 10AM MT, 9AM PT) more info...	3/18/2025 -4/8/2025	12:00pm to 12:45pm

Penny Whistle Jam Session This workshop is for folks who can play a 2 octave scale on a D 6-hole whistle. There is no need to be able to read music notation. This will be more of a play along coached jam session. Coached by David Seay, with Debby Greenblatt providing rhythm accompaniment, experienced advice/suggestions, thoughtful/educated answers to questions, and her usual witty charm. more info...	3/18/2025	7:00pm to 8:00pm	Deborah Greenblatt

FREE Online Beginners Class for Soprano/Tenor Recorder with Cornell Kinderknecht Join us for ARS's next Free Online Beginners' Course! 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 Cornell Kinderknecht 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. Dates: Tuesday, March 18th at 8PM ET (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT) Tuesday, March 25th at 8PM ET (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT) Tuesday, April 1st at 8PM ET (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT) Tuesday, April 8th at 8PM ET (7 CT, 6 MT, 5 PT) We will be using The Sweet Pipes Recorder Book (Soprano, Book One) by Gerald Burokoff & William E. Hettrick SP2313 for this course. If you need to get the Sweet Pipes Recorder Book or a recorder, consider purchasing these 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. Sweet Pipes Recorder Book (Soprano, Book One) https://www.vonhuene.com/p-3684-burakoff-gerald-hettrick-sweet-pipes-recorder-book-book-1-a dults-and-older-beginners.aspx https://www.honeysucklemusic.com/showf.php?item=5288 Soprano/Tenor Recorder – purchasing text and links 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 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: 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 Recorderforge.com, Happy Valley, OR: (503) 210-1643 more info...	3/18/2025 -4/8/2025	8:00pm to 9:00pm

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...	3/22/2025	1:00am to 4:15am	Donna Messer

Recorder Workshop, Chicago chapter Join the Chicago chapter of the American Recorder Society for our next recorder workshop on Saturday, March 22, 2025. This event will feature music making both for recorder and for Renaissance wind instruments. For the first time we are holding our biennial workshop at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, and the School will sponsor and advertise the workshop as one of their official teaching events. Registration starts at 8:30 AM. Bring a music stand and your instruments. Lunch will be provided. Register at the Old Town School of Folk Music web page: https://www.oldtownschool.org/classes/detail/?courseid=7740 We are welcoming Liza Malamut as the workshop director for the first time. Liza is the artistic director of the celebrated Newberry Consort in Chicago, and she plays sackbut, teaching the instrument at Indiana University. In June of 2024 she joined the faculty at the Early Music Festival at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, offering a class in Renaissance loud band. As Liza is a specialist in Renaissance brass and wind music, we will host a broader recorder workshop than have in past years. In addition to recorder players will also welcome for music making for people playing sackbut, crumhorn, shawm, dulcian, and other Renaissance instruments. We figure that the same sort of folk who enjoy Tom Paxton and Pete Seeger would also brake for John Dowland and Orlando de Lassus. We should have a natural draw from people who hang out at the Old Town School, and the Newberry Consort audience would appreciate our music as well. more info...	3/22/2025	8:30am to 4:00pm	Mark Dawson

NAVRS March Playing Meeting with Sarah Jeffery Early Music by Female Composers During our time together, we will meet and explore the madrigals of Maddalena Casulana, the sacred works of Vittoria Aleotti, the songs of Francesca Caccini, the cantatas of Rosa Giacinta Badalla, and the polyphonic magic of Leonora Duarte. And there is so much more to discover! Bring your recorders and join in as we enjoy playing this wonderful repertoire together. more info...	3/22/2025	2:00pm to 3:30pm	Mike Richart

Medieval Mondays Medieval Mondays Spring 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 Spring Edition 2025 runs from February to May 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. Each zoom meeting will be recorded and will stay available to view on demand until one full month after the final class of the series. Medieval Mondays will take place on zoom on the following dates, always from 12:30-2:00 pm Eastern: Feb 10: Llibre Vermell - a 14th century collection of pilgrim songs from the “red book” of Montserrat March 24: Estampie & Istanpitta - discovering a medieval dance form Apr 14: In Seculum - early polyphony from the School of Notre Dame, Pais around 1300 May 5: Cantigas de Santa Maria - music and miracles from the Iberian peninsula, collected by Alfonso X “The Wise” (1221-1284) Come join in on this musical time-travel on Mondays from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern. more info...	3/24/2025	12:30pm to 2:00pm	Mike Richart

K-State Recorder Workshop with Anne Timberlake The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University is excited to relaunch the K-State Recorder Workshop for student and professional music educators, recorder players and enthusiasts, early-music fans, and more. Our guest clinician once again is Anne Timberlake. The Workshop is open to anyone 13 years or older. Previous recorder experience is beneficial, but not required. Participants must provide their own instrument. Questions about workshop registration or playing/learning recorder in Manhattan, KS may be emailed to davidwood@ksu.edu more info...	3/29/2025	9:30am to 3:30pm	David Wood

Iâm in the Mood for Modes Harmonica Workshop The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming a harmonica workshop entitled "I’m in the Mood for Modes Harmonica Workshop”. This is for folks who own a 10 hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C. more info...	4/1/2025	7:00pm to 8:00pm	Deborah Greenblatt

"A Day Between Heaven & Earth" Workshop with the internationally renowned Farallon Recorder Quartet! Registration is now open for our April workshop and concert with the fabulous Farallon Recorder Quartet -- Miyo Aoki, Vicki Boeckman, Tish Berlin, and Frances Blaker. The BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH workshop will feature music from the Middle Ages to the Baroque and will involve ensemble playing for all participants, as well as three sessions of separate classes for emergent (Intermediate I and II) and experienced players (Intermediate III and IV). Click here to evaluate your playing level. The day will conclude with an hour-long concert by the Farallon Recorder Quartet. For more information on workshop details, click HERE. Make your plans today to join our four outstanding recorderists in this first major workshop hosted by BCRS since 2020. Seating is limited to 40 for the workshop, and to 60 for the concert -- book your spot now! BCRS Board member Tony Griffiths says: "I have known Farallon for about 20 years, and have taken many classes from them in California, Victoria, Seattle, Portland, Brittany, Italy, Scotland, Cornwall, and Wales. Not only are they wonderful recorder players, but they are great teachers too. These are international stars, and we have the opportunity to meet and play with them without leaving the Lower Mainland." more info...	4/11/2025	10:00am to 5:00pm	Keren Ferguson

Medieval Mondays Medieval Mondays Spring 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 Spring Edition 2025 runs from February to May 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. Each zoom meeting will be recorded and will stay available to view on demand until one full month after the final class of the series. Medieval Mondays will take place on zoom on the following dates, always from 12:30-2:00 pm Eastern: Feb 10: Llibre Vermell - a 14th century collection of pilgrim songs from the “red book” of Montserrat March 24: Estampie & Istanpitta - discovering a medieval dance form Apr 14: In Seculum - early polyphony from the School of Notre Dame, Pais around 1300 May 5: Cantigas de Santa Maria - music and miracles from the Iberian peninsula, collected by Alfonso X “The Wise” (1221-1284) Come join in on this musical time-travel on Mondays from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern. more info...	4/14/2025	12:30pm to 2:00pm	Mike Richart

Bach Family Album Workshops The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Bach Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, soprano recorder, and alto recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our “Bach Family Album Tunes for Two. This collection of 26 lively pieces were composed by Johann Sebastian Bach and four of his sons, Wilhelm Friedemann, Carl Philipp Emanuel, Johann Christoph Friedrich, and Johann Christian. A generous helping of dance movements (courante, sarabande, gigue, bourree, minuet, and polonaise) are included. more info...	4/15/2025 -4/18/2025	7:00pm to 8:00pm	Deborah Greenblatt

Second Level Beginners' Alto Class with Lisette Kielson: Continuing Technique If you’ve taken one of ARS’ Online Beginners’ Courses for the alto recorder, then you are ready for Level 2! If you didn’t master everything the first time around there will be plenty of review! In this 2^nd-level 4-part course, professional recorder player and teacher Lisette Kielson will guide you in continued work on recorder technique and musical expression, solidifying varying time signatures and rhythmic patterns, getting a good (relaxed!) grip on notes and fingerings, and continuing the quest for beautiful tone, articulation, and musicality. Required materials: alto recorder basic ability to read music The Sweet Pipes Recorder Book: A method for adults and older beginners by Gerald Burakoff and William E. Hettrick. Alto, Book One. SP2318 (RED cover). This book can be purchased from one of our partners at these links:Sweet Pipes at Von Huene* or Sweet Pipes at Honeysuckle Music. (It is recommended that you are comfortable with and can play through Unit 6.) Dates: Wednesday, April 23, Noon p.m. EDT (11:00 a.m. CDT, 10:00 a.m. MDT, 9:00 a.m. PDT) Saturday, April 26, Noon p.m. EDT (11:00 a.m. CDT, 10:00 a.m. MDT, 9:00 a.m. PDT) Wednesday, April 30, Noon p.m. EDT (11:00 a.m. CDT, 10:00 a.m. MDT, 9:00 a.m. PDT) Saturday, May 3, 12 Noon p.m. EDT (11:00 a.m. CDT, 10:00 a.m. MDT, 9:00 a.m. PDT) Do you need to purchase an instrument? You cannot go wrong with a good plastic recorder—it can actually sound better than a poor wooden one! Aulos makes a very good plastic alto. Consider purchasing an Aulos “Haka” model A709B from one of our business partners: Honeysuckle Music, St. Paul, MN: (651) 644-8545 www.honeysucklemusic.com/ Von Huene Workshop, Boston, MA: (617) 277-8690 www.vonhuene.com/ Lazar's Early Music, Carson City, NV: (866) 511-2981 www.lazarsearlymusic.com/ Recorderforge.com, Happy Valley, OR: (503) 210-1643 www.recorderforge.com/ more info...	4/23/2025 -5/3/2025	12:00pm to 1:00pm

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...	4/26/2025	1:00am to 4:15am	Donna Messer

Medieval Mondays Medieval Mondays Spring 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 Spring Edition 2025 runs from February to May 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. Each zoom meeting will be recorded and will stay available to view on demand until one full month after the final class of the series. Medieval Mondays will take place on zoom on the following dates, always from 12:30-2:00 pm Eastern: Feb 10: Llibre Vermell - a 14th century collection of pilgrim songs from the “red book” of Montserrat March 24: Estampie & Istanpitta - discovering a medieval dance form Apr 14: In Seculum - early polyphony from the School of Notre Dame, Pais around 1300 May 5: Cantigas de Santa Maria - music and miracles from the Iberian peninsula, collected by Alfonso X “The Wise” (1221-1284) Come join in on this musical time-travel on Mondays from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Eastern. more info...	5/5/2025	12:30pm to 2:00pm	Mike Richart

Swedish Fiddle Tunes for Two The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Swedish Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, soprano recorder, and alto recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our “Swedish Fiddle Tunes for Two”. more info...	5/13/2025	7:00pm to 8:00pm	Deborah Greenblatt

Swedish Fiddle Tunes for Two The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Swedish Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, soprano recorder, and alto recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our “Swedish Fiddle Tunes for Two”. more info...	5/14/2025	7:00pm to 8:00pm	Deborah Greenblatt

Swedish Fiddle Tunes for Two The Old Avoca Schoolhouse in Avoca, Nebraska will be streaming three on line Swedish Workshops for violins, violas, cellos, basses, soprano recorder, and alto recorder. The workshop will explore tunes from our “Swedish Fiddle Tunes for Two”. more info...	5/16/2025	7:00pm to 8:00pm	Deborah Greenblatt

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