Johann Sebastian Bach's two-part inventions and three-part sinfonias provide recorder players and other non-keyboard instrumentalists) with a wonderful collection of pieces to play. Over these five weeks we'll work on three of the two-part inventions on our bass recorders.  Part of our work will involve making decisions on how to deal with parts that go out of our range, learning how to make changes that retain the beauty of the line. We'll also exercise our skills on switching from bass clef to treble clef by playing both parts of the inventions. Along the way we'll continue to work on good bass technique.

For bass recorder players.

Led by Tish Berlin

French Baroque music can often seem like a foreign language – you've practiced Handel and Bach, and learned a few trill fingerings along the way, but maybe you've wondered about the suites by French composers and the art of ornamenting them. Boismortier, Hotteterre, Dieupart, and others who were composing and performing in French aristocratic circles in the 18^th century offer a wealth of beautiful music for us to discover.  We'll learn about and practice some of the French agréments - trills, the port de voix, battement, flattement, tour de chant, and tour de gosier - in context so they become second nature.  We'll listen to recordings to hear the music that charmed Louis XIV and XV and their courts. We'll learn how to adorn movements from suites by Boismortier with beautiful ornaments! For alto recorder players. 

Payment: $25 per individual class, or $125 for all five. Please email tishberlin@sbcglobal.net with classes desired and I'll send you payment information.

Paws and Tails: Music from the Glogauer Liederbuch

with Annette Bauer

Wednesdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, and 25; 5:45 - 7 PM, ET

Written in the 1480s, the Glogauer Liederbuch is a collection of music containing over 300 secular and sacred songs, as well as instrumental pieces. It is also the earliest surviving source written in part books (cantus, tenor, contratenor), and is an important source for mid to late 15th-century repertoire. The source contains a mix of Latin church music, German-texted songs, dances & quodlibets, and a number of textless chansons. We will focus primarily on pieces with animal references in their titles.

Prerequisites: The Wednesdays series is geared towards more experienced readers of early notation, who have at the minimum completed my two introductory series, or possess equivalent knowledge. If in doubt, feel free to contact me to see if this series would be right for you.

Cost: $100 for the 4-class series

How to register: Please contact annette.bauer@gmail.com  for more information and to register.

Concert at Epiphany Lutheran Church,
790 S. Corona Street (at Ohio), Denver

We kick off the New Year with an inaugural program from the ensemble Vientos y Cuerdas. "Tristalegría!" will feature both Spanish music and traditional tunes of the Sephardic diaspora from the Medieval to the early Baroque eras. Join us for a musical journey exploring diversely rich Spanish dances, soulful songs from the Cantigas de Santa Maria, and Judeo-Spanish tunes that tell stories of resilience, love, and the vibrant cultural memory of the exile of the Jews from the Iberian Peninsula. The vibrant and energetic works of Ortiz, Cabezón, de la Torre, and others will be interspersed with alluring, intimate, and improvisatory Sephardic tunes.

The Performers
     Jennifer Carpenter, recorders, bagpipe, and percussion
     Ann Marie Morgan, gambas and voice
     Keith Barnhart, plucked instruments and percussion

The Program
Alborada – Traditional Basque Tune
Recercada prima sobre "La Spagna" – Diego Ortiz (c. 1517 - c. 1570)
Alta "La Spagna," – Francisco de la Torre (1460-1504)
    from Cancionero da palacio (c1475 - c1615)
Traditional Sephardic Tunes
     Nani, Nani
     Cuando El Rey Nimrod
     Avrix, my galanica
Cantigas de Santa Maria (1252) – Anonymous (13th century)
     Cantiga 42: A Virgen mui gloriosa
     Cantiga 100: Santa Maria Strela Da Dia
     Cantiga 123: De Santa Maria sinai quai 
Pavana con su glosa – Antonio de Cabezón (1510-66)
Diferencias Tres sobre el canto "llana de la alta" – Cabezón
Morena me llaman – Traditional Sephardic Tune
Fantasia sobre Morena me llaman – David Loeb (b. 1939)
Cancionero da palacio
     El triste que nunca os vio – Francesco de Peñalosa (1470-1528)
     Danza Alta – F. de la Torre
Traditional Sephardic Tunes
     Adio querid
     Esta Montaña
     Rahelica baila


About the Program
Complimentary wine, drinks, and snacks are available to our in-person patrons and are included in the price of your ticket. If you would like to leave an additional "tip" that goes to the musicians, please use the basket on the refreshments table at the concert.

Doors to the concert open at 5:30 pm. You can be seated any time after that. The room is reserved for the musicians up to that time.

Epiphany Lutheran Church has a ramp-accessible entrance on the alley side of the church. The alley lies between Downing and Corona Streets. It can be entered easily from Ohio Avenue. When approaching from Downing turn right; from Corona turn left. There are parking spots available from the alley on the church's property; these are available for persons who have mobility issues or who want to avoid stairs.

We encourage you to come to our concerts with whatever health protection seems right for you. We ask that you monitor your own health and attend only if you are symptom-free and uninfected.

The concert is live-streamed to our online patrons. In the case of a live-stream system crash during the concert, the concert recording will be made available to online patrons, usually within 24 hours after the concert. The concert recording link is also sent to in-person patrons. Access to the recording is available to all ticket-holders for one month after the concert. You may view it as many times as you like with as many people as you like, but we ask that you please refrain from sharing the link with others.

• Feb 9: Chansonnier Cordiforme - 15th Century Songs of Love
• Mar 16: O Fortuna! Songs from the Carmina Burana
• Apr 13: “Eye Music” - Music Written in Extraordinary Notation
• May 4: Composer’s Portrait: Gilles Binchois - A Musical Miniaturist Please note: If you miss a session, each Zoom meeting will be recorded and will stay available and on demand until one full month after the final class

Johann Sebastian Bach's two-part inventions and three-part sinfonias provide recorder players and other non-keyboard instrumentalists) with a wonderful collection of pieces to play. Over these five weeks we'll work on three of the two-part inventions on our bass recorders.  Part of our work will involve making decisions on how to deal with parts that go out of our range, learning how to make changes that retain the beauty of the line. We'll also exercise our skills on switching from bass clef to treble clef by playing both parts of the inventions. Along the way we'll continue to work on good bass technique.

For bass recorder players.

Led by Tish Berlin

French Baroque music can often seem like a foreign language – you've practiced Handel and Bach, and learned a few trill fingerings along the way, but maybe you've wondered about the suites by French composers and the art of ornamenting them. Boismortier, Hotteterre, Dieupart, and others who were composing and performing in French aristocratic circles in the 18^th century offer a wealth of beautiful music for us to discover.  We'll learn about and practice some of the French agréments - trills, the port de voix, battement, flattement, tour de chant, and tour de gosier - in context so they become second nature.  We'll listen to recordings to hear the music that charmed Louis XIV and XV and their courts. We'll learn how to adorn movements from suites by Boismortier with beautiful ornaments! For alto recorder players. 

Payment: $25 per individual class, or $125 for all five. Please email tishberlin@sbcglobal.net with classes desired and I'll send you payment information.

Paws and Tails: Music from the Glogauer Liederbuch

with Annette Bauer

Wednesdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, and 25; 5:45 - 7 PM, ET

Written in the 1480s, the Glogauer Liederbuch is a collection of music containing over 300 secular and sacred songs, as well as instrumental pieces. It is also the earliest surviving source written in part books (cantus, tenor, contratenor), and is an important source for mid to late 15th-century repertoire. The source contains a mix of Latin church music, German-texted songs, dances & quodlibets, and a number of textless chansons. We will focus primarily on pieces with animal references in their titles.

Prerequisites: The Wednesdays series is geared towards more experienced readers of early notation, who have at the minimum completed my two introductory series, or possess equivalent knowledge. If in doubt, feel free to contact me to see if this series would be right for you.

Cost: $100 for the 4-class series

How to register: Please contact annette.bauer@gmail.com  for more information and to register.

Following on the heels of a beginning bass class and a 2nd level bass class through the American Recorder Society, Jody Miller will offer a three-part series for bass recorder players.

Wednesday, February 11, 7:00–8:30 pm Eastern Time
Wednesday, February 18, 7:00–8:30 pm Eastern Time
Wednesday, February 25, 7:00–8:30 pm Eastern Time

For the first week, we’ll focus on the bass recorder in Renaissance instrumental music—dances, canzonas, and more. There may be a few examples of vocal repertoire, as the two genres are closely related and stylistic choices can often transfer.

The second week will focus on the bass recorder as a basso continuo instrument in the music of the Baroque. We’ll cover some Baroque style, especially focusing on the role of the bass player in an ensemble.

The third week will conclude with examples of the bass recorder in contemporary music utilizing the ARS Music Library and other excerpts. I strongly recommend membership in the American Recorder Society so that participants have full access to the music library and related resources.

All class literature will be provided, but contact me in advance if you need advice about recorders or other equipment. It is expected that all participants have access to a metronome and a way to record yourself playing (all easily done with practically any smartphone).

This 3-part online series will be presented through the Zoom videoconferencing platform. Sessions are interactive and participants are invited to ask questions and there will be opportunities for immediate feedback. Participants will have access to audio play-along files and can review recordings of the class sessions to enhance their own practice.

Sessions will be held for three consecutive Wednesdays, February 11, 18, and 25, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time via Zoom. Sessions will run 90 minutes. Headphones and a good microphone for your computer are encouraged, but not required.

The fee for the 3-class series is $70, payable via PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, or check.
PayPal—click here to pay using PayPal
Venmo—@Jody-Miller-38
CashApp—$recorder96

If you would like to pay by check, please contact Jody directly for the mailing address.

Class size is limited to 25 participants. In the event not enough people sign up for the class to be viable, 100% of your money will be refunded.

Registration is now open for The San Francisco Recorder Society's 20th annual recorder workshop, directed by the "dream team" of Hanneke van Proosdij and Rotem Gilbert on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16. This year's topic is "Love and Passion," intended to uplift us and offer connection and beauty through the music. Participation is open to recorder players and players of other "soft" instruments, such as harps and other plucked or bowed strings, and "soft" (not loud 😊) reeds. Two levels of participation: low-intermediate and high-intermediate/advanced players. We welcome first-time workshop attendees! Invite your recorder-loving friends and sign up now! Play for the full day or a half-day (morning or afternoon).

The registration form with details is linked HERE:
https://forms.gle/rf38dVJxssCoZcGu5
Please note that participation is limited to 50 players. 

For more information, write to SFRecorders@gmail.com, or call 415-377-4444

Johann Sebastian Bach's two-part inventions and three-part sinfonias provide recorder players and other non-keyboard instrumentalists) with a wonderful collection of pieces to play. Over these five weeks we'll work on three of the two-part inventions on our bass recorders.  Part of our work will involve making decisions on how to deal with parts that go out of our range, learning how to make changes that retain the beauty of the line. We'll also exercise our skills on switching from bass clef to treble clef by playing both parts of the inventions. Along the way we'll continue to work on good bass technique.

For bass recorder players.

Led by Tish Berlin

French Baroque music can often seem like a foreign language – you've practiced Handel and Bach, and learned a few trill fingerings along the way, but maybe you've wondered about the suites by French composers and the art of ornamenting them. Boismortier, Hotteterre, Dieupart, and others who were composing and performing in French aristocratic circles in the 18^th century offer a wealth of beautiful music for us to discover.  We'll learn about and practice some of the French agréments - trills, the port de voix, battement, flattement, tour de chant, and tour de gosier - in context so they become second nature.  We'll listen to recordings to hear the music that charmed Louis XIV and XV and their courts. We'll learn how to adorn movements from suites by Boismortier with beautiful ornaments! For alto recorder players. 

Payment: $25 per individual class, or $125 for all five. Please email tishberlin@sbcglobal.net with classes desired and I'll send you payment information.

Paws and Tails: Music from the Glogauer Liederbuch

with Annette Bauer

Wednesdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, and 25; 5:45 - 7 PM, ET

Written in the 1480s, the Glogauer Liederbuch is a collection of music containing over 300 secular and sacred songs, as well as instrumental pieces. It is also the earliest surviving source written in part books (cantus, tenor, contratenor), and is an important source for mid to late 15th-century repertoire. The source contains a mix of Latin church music, German-texted songs, dances & quodlibets, and a number of textless chansons. We will focus primarily on pieces with animal references in their titles.

Prerequisites: The Wednesdays series is geared towards more experienced readers of early notation, who have at the minimum completed my two introductory series, or possess equivalent knowledge. If in doubt, feel free to contact me to see if this series would be right for you.

Cost: $100 for the 4-class series

How to register: Please contact annette.bauer@gmail.com  for more information and to register.

Following on the heels of a beginning bass class and a 2nd level bass class through the American Recorder Society, Jody Miller will offer a three-part series for bass recorder players.

Wednesday, February 11, 7:00–8:30 pm Eastern Time
Wednesday, February 18, 7:00–8:30 pm Eastern Time
Wednesday, February 25, 7:00–8:30 pm Eastern Time

For the first week, we’ll focus on the bass recorder in Renaissance instrumental music—dances, canzonas, and more. There may be a few examples of vocal repertoire, as the two genres are closely related and stylistic choices can often transfer.

The second week will focus on the bass recorder as a basso continuo instrument in the music of the Baroque. We’ll cover some Baroque style, especially focusing on the role of the bass player in an ensemble.

The third week will conclude with examples of the bass recorder in contemporary music utilizing the ARS Music Library and other excerpts. I strongly recommend membership in the American Recorder Society so that participants have full access to the music library and related resources.

All class literature will be provided, but contact me in advance if you need advice about recorders or other equipment. It is expected that all participants have access to a metronome and a way to record yourself playing (all easily done with practically any smartphone).

This 3-part online series will be presented through the Zoom videoconferencing platform. Sessions are interactive and participants are invited to ask questions and there will be opportunities for immediate feedback. Participants will have access to audio play-along files and can review recordings of the class sessions to enhance their own practice.

Sessions will be held for three consecutive Wednesdays, February 11, 18, and 25, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time via Zoom. Sessions will run 90 minutes. Headphones and a good microphone for your computer are encouraged, but not required.

The fee for the 3-class series is $70, payable via PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, or check.
PayPal—click here to pay using PayPal
Venmo—@Jody-Miller-38
CashApp—$recorder96

If you would like to pay by check, please contact Jody directly for the mailing address.

Class size is limited to 25 participants. In the event not enough people sign up for the class to be viable, 100% of your money will be refunded.

Johann Sebastian Bach's two-part inventions and three-part sinfonias provide recorder players and other non-keyboard instrumentalists) with a wonderful collection of pieces to play. Over these five weeks we'll work on three of the two-part inventions on our bass recorders.  Part of our work will involve making decisions on how to deal with parts that go out of our range, learning how to make changes that retain the beauty of the line. We'll also exercise our skills on switching from bass clef to treble clef by playing both parts of the inventions. Along the way we'll continue to work on good bass technique.

For bass recorder players.

Led by Tish Berlin

French Baroque music can often seem like a foreign language – you've practiced Handel and Bach, and learned a few trill fingerings along the way, but maybe you've wondered about the suites by French composers and the art of ornamenting them. Boismortier, Hotteterre, Dieupart, and others who were composing and performing in French aristocratic circles in the 18^th century offer a wealth of beautiful music for us to discover.  We'll learn about and practice some of the French agréments - trills, the port de voix, battement, flattement, tour de chant, and tour de gosier - in context so they become second nature.  We'll listen to recordings to hear the music that charmed Louis XIV and XV and their courts. We'll learn how to adorn movements from suites by Boismortier with beautiful ornaments! For alto recorder players. 

Payment: $25 per individual class, or $125 for all five. Please email tishberlin@sbcglobal.net with classes desired and I'll send you payment information.

Paws and Tails: Music from the Glogauer Liederbuch

with Annette Bauer

Wednesdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, and 25; 5:45 - 7 PM, ET

Written in the 1480s, the Glogauer Liederbuch is a collection of music containing over 300 secular and sacred songs, as well as instrumental pieces. It is also the earliest surviving source written in part books (cantus, tenor, contratenor), and is an important source for mid to late 15th-century repertoire. The source contains a mix of Latin church music, German-texted songs, dances & quodlibets, and a number of textless chansons. We will focus primarily on pieces with animal references in their titles.

Prerequisites: The Wednesdays series is geared towards more experienced readers of early notation, who have at the minimum completed my two introductory series, or possess equivalent knowledge. If in doubt, feel free to contact me to see if this series would be right for you.

Cost: $100 for the 4-class series

How to register: Please contact annette.bauer@gmail.com  for more information and to register.

Following on the heels of a beginning bass class and a 2nd level bass class through the American Recorder Society, Jody Miller will offer a three-part series for bass recorder players.

Wednesday, February 11, 7:00–8:30 pm Eastern Time
Wednesday, February 18, 7:00–8:30 pm Eastern Time
Wednesday, February 25, 7:00–8:30 pm Eastern Time

For the first week, we’ll focus on the bass recorder in Renaissance instrumental music—dances, canzonas, and more. There may be a few examples of vocal repertoire, as the two genres are closely related and stylistic choices can often transfer.

The second week will focus on the bass recorder as a basso continuo instrument in the music of the Baroque. We’ll cover some Baroque style, especially focusing on the role of the bass player in an ensemble.

The third week will conclude with examples of the bass recorder in contemporary music utilizing the ARS Music Library and other excerpts. I strongly recommend membership in the American Recorder Society so that participants have full access to the music library and related resources.

All class literature will be provided, but contact me in advance if you need advice about recorders or other equipment. It is expected that all participants have access to a metronome and a way to record yourself playing (all easily done with practically any smartphone).

This 3-part online series will be presented through the Zoom videoconferencing platform. Sessions are interactive and participants are invited to ask questions and there will be opportunities for immediate feedback. Participants will have access to audio play-along files and can review recordings of the class sessions to enhance their own practice.

Sessions will be held for three consecutive Wednesdays, February 11, 18, and 25, at 7:00 pm Eastern Time via Zoom. Sessions will run 90 minutes. Headphones and a good microphone for your computer are encouraged, but not required.

The fee for the 3-class series is $70, payable via PayPal, Venmo, CashApp, or check.
PayPal—click here to pay using PayPal
Venmo—@Jody-Miller-38
CashApp—$recorder96

If you would like to pay by check, please contact Jody directly for the mailing address.

Class size is limited to 25 participants. In the event not enough people sign up for the class to be viable, 100% of your money will be refunded.

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