9/22/2021 - 1/26/2022
Advanced Alto Recorder Class (adults) with Patrick O'Malley
60 minutes, 15 weeks, virtual, $206 (+ $30 registration fee)
Join us as we explore Georg Philipp Telemann’s duets for alto recorders. Technically challenging and musically very satisfying, these sonatas embody late Baroque elegance. Topics covered are tone, intonation, phrasing, and ornamentation. (Pitch A = 440) Participants must purchase “The Berlin Duos” by Georg Philipp Telemann, published by Dolce DOL 705. If you have difficulty acquiring the music, please contact the teacher.
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM Central Time Zone
You can register directly here.more info...
1/24/2022
Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 AM or 9 PM, EST: January 3, 6, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
Fee: $160 for all classes
Add structure to your life and practice routine! After doing the warm ups together, you will be motivated and inspired to practice on your own. Each half hour technique class will feature 15 minutes of breathing, tone, tonguing or coordination warms ups for all levels, as well as 15 minutes of advanced study from The Daily Lesson by Hans Ulrich Staeps.
Sheet music for the class can be downloaded here: https://www.cantornote.com/downloads.html
Warm up video below:
https://www.cantornote.com/teaching.html
Music-Minus-One Vides Below
https://www.cantornote.com/music-minus-one.html
Contact Sarah Cantor at Cantornote@icloud.com to register.
Fee: $160 for all classes
Add structure to your life and practice routine! After doing the warm ups together, you will be motivated and inspired to practice on your own. Each half hour technique class will feature 15 minutes of breathing, tone, tonguing or coordination warms ups for all levels, as well as 15 minutes of advanced study from The Daily Lesson by Hans Ulrich Staeps.
Sheet music for the class can be downloaded here: https://www.cantornote.com/downloads.html
Warm up video below:
https://www.cantornote.com/teaching.html
Music-Minus-One Vides Below
https://www.cantornote.com/music-minus-one.html
Contact Sarah Cantor at Cantornote@icloud.com to register.
1/25/2022
This class will focus on the basic areas of recorder technique: breathing, blowing, fingers, and tongue, and will apply the principles to Medieval, Renaissance, and
Baroque music. You’ll play along with me on duos, and with my recordings.
January 11: Breathing and Blowing - The Path to Beautiful Tone
January 18: Tongue - The Mechanics and Art of Articulation with Single Tonguing
January 25: Tongue continued, with Paired and Double Tonguing
February 1: Fingers - Fleet and Nimble is the Name of the Game
February 8: Tone - Vibrato, Straight Tone, Crescendo/Decrescendo
Geared to intermediate players but all who would like to develop stronger technical skills are welcome.
Pitch: A=440. Mostly alto work, but some work with other sizes will be included. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
more info...
Baroque music. You’ll play along with me on duos, and with my recordings.
January 11: Breathing and Blowing - The Path to Beautiful Tone
January 18: Tongue - The Mechanics and Art of Articulation with Single Tonguing
January 25: Tongue continued, with Paired and Double Tonguing
February 1: Fingers - Fleet and Nimble is the Name of the Game
February 8: Tone - Vibrato, Straight Tone, Crescendo/Decrescendo
Geared to intermediate players but all who would like to develop stronger technical skills are welcome.
Pitch: A=440. Mostly alto work, but some work with other sizes will be included. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
more info...
1/25/2022
This class will focus on three of Bach’s cantatas that use the recorder. We’ll work on the recorder parts and learn about the context and history of each cantata. We’ll play along with parts of recordings.
January 11: BWV 106 - Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit
January 18: Continuation of BWV 106
January 25: BWV 152 - Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn
February 1: Continuation of BWV 152, and introduction to BWV 182 - Himmelskönig sei
willkommen
February 8: Continuation of BWV 182
For upper intermediate to advanced recorders. Alto recorder. Pitch: a=440, but let me know if you have an alto at a415. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
more info...
January 11: BWV 106 - Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit
January 18: Continuation of BWV 106
January 25: BWV 152 - Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn
February 1: Continuation of BWV 152, and introduction to BWV 182 - Himmelskönig sei
willkommen
February 8: Continuation of BWV 182
For upper intermediate to advanced recorders. Alto recorder. Pitch: a=440, but let me know if you have an alto at a415. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
more info...
1/25/2022
French Fiddle Tunes Workshop for folks who play violin/fiddle, viola, cello, bass, mandolin, soprano recorder, and alto recorder.
Tuesday, January 25, 7 - 8 PM, CT and Friday, January 28, 7 - 8 PM, CT
During these workshops we will play and discuss tunes from the Greenblatt & Seay publication, “French Fiddle Tunes for Two”. Different tunes will be played at each session. A treble clef version of the sheet music for the tunes being played will be displayed on Zoom's screen during the workshop. The cost for each workshop is $10. The cost of each optional book is $15 (includes shipping if ordered with workshop registration).
For more information, and to register: https://www.greenblattandseay.com/workshops_french.shtml
more info...
Tuesday, January 25, 7 - 8 PM, CT and Friday, January 28, 7 - 8 PM, CT
During these workshops we will play and discuss tunes from the Greenblatt & Seay publication, “French Fiddle Tunes for Two”. Different tunes will be played at each session. A treble clef version of the sheet music for the tunes being played will be displayed on Zoom's screen during the workshop. The cost for each workshop is $10. The cost of each optional book is $15 (includes shipping if ordered with workshop registration).
For more information, and to register: https://www.greenblattandseay.com/workshops_french.shtml
more info...
1/26/2022
The ARS is offering an Online Recorder Class for Beginners (Soprano/Tenor) with Glen Shannon in January!
If you have never played recorder before, or if it has been eons since you have played, start here! You don't need to be an ARS member to take these classes. This is a great opportunity to introduce your friends and family to the recorder.
Dates: (note different times on Sundays and Wednesdays)
Sunday, January 16, 11 AM, PST (12 PM, MST, 1 PM, CST, 2 PM, EST)
Wednesday, January 19, 4:30 PM, PST (5:30 PM, MST, 6:30 PM, CST, 7:30 PM, EST)
Sunday, January 23, 11 AM, PST (12 PM, MST, 1 PM, CST, 2 PM, EST)
Wednesday, January 26, 4:30 PM, PST (5:30 PM, MST, 6:30 PM, CST, 7:30 PM, EST)
To register for this free course, please visit the ARS Beginners' Courses Webpage.
more info...
If you have never played recorder before, or if it has been eons since you have played, start here! You don't need to be an ARS member to take these classes. This is a great opportunity to introduce your friends and family to the recorder.
Dates: (note different times on Sundays and Wednesdays)
Sunday, January 16, 11 AM, PST (12 PM, MST, 1 PM, CST, 2 PM, EST)
Wednesday, January 19, 4:30 PM, PST (5:30 PM, MST, 6:30 PM, CST, 7:30 PM, EST)
Sunday, January 23, 11 AM, PST (12 PM, MST, 1 PM, CST, 2 PM, EST)
Wednesday, January 26, 4:30 PM, PST (5:30 PM, MST, 6:30 PM, CST, 7:30 PM, EST)
To register for this free course, please visit the ARS Beginners' Courses Webpage.
more info...
1/26/2022
Intermediate Ensemble
Wednesdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 2: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Elegant Renaissance songs and fantasias, dances, Spanish villancicos, early baroque sonatas, English country dances, and a few modern surprises.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
Wednesdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 2: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Elegant Renaissance songs and fantasias, dances, Spanish villancicos, early baroque sonatas, English country dances, and a few modern surprises.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
1/27/2022
Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 AM or 9 PM, EST: January 3, 6, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
Fee: $160 for all classes
Add structure to your life and practice routine! After doing the warm ups together, you will be motivated and inspired to practice on your own. Each half hour technique class will feature 15 minutes of breathing, tone, tonguing or coordination warms ups for all levels, as well as 15 minutes of advanced study from The Daily Lesson by Hans Ulrich Staeps.
Sheet music for the class can be downloaded here: https://www.cantornote.com/downloads.html
Warm up video below:
https://www.cantornote.com/teaching.html
Music-Minus-One Vides Below
https://www.cantornote.com/music-minus-one.html
Contact Sarah Cantor at Cantornote@icloud.com to register.
Fee: $160 for all classes
Add structure to your life and practice routine! After doing the warm ups together, you will be motivated and inspired to practice on your own. Each half hour technique class will feature 15 minutes of breathing, tone, tonguing or coordination warms ups for all levels, as well as 15 minutes of advanced study from The Daily Lesson by Hans Ulrich Staeps.
Sheet music for the class can be downloaded here: https://www.cantornote.com/downloads.html
Warm up video below:
https://www.cantornote.com/teaching.html
Music-Minus-One Vides Below
https://www.cantornote.com/music-minus-one.html
Contact Sarah Cantor at Cantornote@icloud.com to register.
1/28/2022
French Fiddle Tunes Workshop for folks who play violin/fiddle, viola, cello, bass, mandolin, soprano recorder, and alto recorder.
Tuesday, January 25, 7 - 8 PM, CT and Friday, January 28, 7 - 8 PM, CT
During these workshops we will play and discuss tunes from the Greenblatt & Seay publication, “French Fiddle Tunes for Two”. Different tunes will be played at each session. A treble clef version of the sheet music for the tunes being played will be displayed on Zoom's screen during the workshop. The cost for each workshop is $10. The cost of each optional book is $15 (includes shipping if ordered with workshop registration).
For more information, and to register: https://www.greenblattandseay.com/workshops_french.shtml
more info...
Tuesday, January 25, 7 - 8 PM, CT and Friday, January 28, 7 - 8 PM, CT
During these workshops we will play and discuss tunes from the Greenblatt & Seay publication, “French Fiddle Tunes for Two”. Different tunes will be played at each session. A treble clef version of the sheet music for the tunes being played will be displayed on Zoom's screen during the workshop. The cost for each workshop is $10. The cost of each optional book is $15 (includes shipping if ordered with workshop registration).
For more information, and to register: https://www.greenblattandseay.com/workshops_french.shtml
more info...
1/28/2022
1) Renaissance/Early Baroque Consort for advanced amateurs and professionals
Fridays, January 21, 28, February, 4, 11, 18, 25: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Sublime polyphony and dramatic trio sonatas. Works of Josquin, Ruffo, Rossi, Castello, and many settings of the famous melody L'homme arme.
Gain practice experience in understanding the Renaissance modal system through discussing the character and musical structures of each piece.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
Fridays, January 21, 28, February, 4, 11, 18, 25: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Sublime polyphony and dramatic trio sonatas. Works of Josquin, Ruffo, Rossi, Castello, and many settings of the famous melody L'homme arme.
Gain practice experience in understanding the Renaissance modal system through discussing the character and musical structures of each piece.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
1/31/2022
Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 AM or 9 PM, EST: January 3, 6, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
Fee: $160 for all classes
Add structure to your life and practice routine! After doing the warm ups together, you will be motivated and inspired to practice on your own. Each half hour technique class will feature 15 minutes of breathing, tone, tonguing or coordination warms ups for all levels, as well as 15 minutes of advanced study from The Daily Lesson by Hans Ulrich Staeps.
Sheet music for the class can be downloaded here: https://www.cantornote.com/downloads.html
Warm up video below:
https://www.cantornote.com/teaching.html
Music-Minus-One Vides Below
https://www.cantornote.com/music-minus-one.html
Contact Sarah Cantor at Cantornote@icloud.com to register.
Fee: $160 for all classes
Add structure to your life and practice routine! After doing the warm ups together, you will be motivated and inspired to practice on your own. Each half hour technique class will feature 15 minutes of breathing, tone, tonguing or coordination warms ups for all levels, as well as 15 minutes of advanced study from The Daily Lesson by Hans Ulrich Staeps.
Sheet music for the class can be downloaded here: https://www.cantornote.com/downloads.html
Warm up video below:
https://www.cantornote.com/teaching.html
Music-Minus-One Vides Below
https://www.cantornote.com/music-minus-one.html
Contact Sarah Cantor at Cantornote@icloud.com to register.
2/1/2022
This class will focus on the basic areas of recorder technique: breathing, blowing, fingers, and tongue, and will apply the principles to Medieval, Renaissance, and
Baroque music. You’ll play along with me on duos, and with my recordings.
January 11: Breathing and Blowing - The Path to Beautiful Tone
January 18: Tongue - The Mechanics and Art of Articulation with Single Tonguing
January 25: Tongue continued, with Paired and Double Tonguing
February 1: Fingers - Fleet and Nimble is the Name of the Game
February 8: Tone - Vibrato, Straight Tone, Crescendo/Decrescendo
Geared to intermediate players but all who would like to develop stronger technical skills are welcome.
Pitch: A=440. Mostly alto work, but some work with other sizes will be included. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
more info...
Baroque music. You’ll play along with me on duos, and with my recordings.
January 11: Breathing and Blowing - The Path to Beautiful Tone
January 18: Tongue - The Mechanics and Art of Articulation with Single Tonguing
January 25: Tongue continued, with Paired and Double Tonguing
February 1: Fingers - Fleet and Nimble is the Name of the Game
February 8: Tone - Vibrato, Straight Tone, Crescendo/Decrescendo
Geared to intermediate players but all who would like to develop stronger technical skills are welcome.
Pitch: A=440. Mostly alto work, but some work with other sizes will be included. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
more info...
2/1/2022
This class will focus on three of Bach’s cantatas that use the recorder. We’ll work on the recorder parts and learn about the context and history of each cantata. We’ll play along with parts of recordings.
January 11: BWV 106 - Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit
January 18: Continuation of BWV 106
January 25: BWV 152 - Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn
February 1: Continuation of BWV 152, and introduction to BWV 182 - Himmelskönig sei
willkommen
February 8: Continuation of BWV 182
For upper intermediate to advanced recorders. Alto recorder. Pitch: a=440, but let me know if you have an alto at a415. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
more info...
January 11: BWV 106 - Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit
January 18: Continuation of BWV 106
January 25: BWV 152 - Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn
February 1: Continuation of BWV 152, and introduction to BWV 182 - Himmelskönig sei
willkommen
February 8: Continuation of BWV 182
For upper intermediate to advanced recorders. Alto recorder. Pitch: a=440, but let me know if you have an alto at a415. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
more info...
2/2/2022 - 4/6/2022
Wednesdays at 12:00 noon PST (Feb. 2 ,9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6)
You know that the lowest note on the alto is an "F'. But then you encounter music in which the alto part goes way below that "F'. You are casually told: "Just read the alto line an octave up." Easier said than done! By the end of this 10-week class, you will easily make the octave transposition without blinking an eye or losing a beat.
Each class is one hour long. Register by sending an email to funck.inga@gmail.com. $ 150 per class. Payments are made directly to Inga Funck, either via check, PayPal or Zelle.
more info...
You know that the lowest note on the alto is an "F'. But then you encounter music in which the alto part goes way below that "F'. You are casually told: "Just read the alto line an octave up." Easier said than done! By the end of this 10-week class, you will easily make the octave transposition without blinking an eye or losing a beat.
Each class is one hour long. Register by sending an email to funck.inga@gmail.com. $ 150 per class. Payments are made directly to Inga Funck, either via check, PayPal or Zelle.
more info...
2/2/2022 - 4/6/2022
No matter where you are in your recorder playing journey, Recorder Players West is the right place for you! Are you looking to improve your skills (fingers, tongue, breath, rhythm, etc.) or to have the chance to play with others? Whatever your goal might be, our classes cater to different skill levels, ranging from pre-intermediate to advanced, and you will surely fit right in.
Due to COVID-19 circumstances, classes are held once more via Zoom. You will be playing duets with a professional recorder player (instructor Inga Funck) – guaranteeing a gratifying musical experience! Each class is 1.5 hours long. To be placed into the right class, please fill out the questionnaire included at the end of this document.
Teaching our classes will be Inga Funck, who always manages to make classes fun while helping each student to grow as musician. She is exposing students to a rich body of repertoire from different centuries, styles, and countries. Inga is a professional recorder player, has played with members of the LA Phil at the Disney Hall and is an experienced teacher. Outside of Recorder Players West, she is offering private lessons as well as other classes independent of RPW.
Schedule and cost: Newcomers who have not yet been to a Zoom class with Inga will be given one free class before they have to decide whether or not to join. Music will be sent via email -- no charge for copying music! Dates and times are as follows:
Pre-Intermediate Class Fridays, 12noon PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
Intermediate Class Wednesdays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 2 ,9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6)
or Thursdays, 7pm PST (class dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)
Advanced Class Fridays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
The tuition for the Fall 2021 classes is $150 each (or $135 if you are brand-new to Recorder Players West and are making use of the first free class).
Registration: To register you must contact Suellen Eslinger by phone, text, or email before the start of the class. Please make sure to include your best email address so that we can send you the Zoom link and the music before the classes begin.
home phone: (310) 542-0817 cell phone: (310) 872-6901 email: suellenesl@verizon.net
To pay, mail a check made out to Recorder Players West to Suellen at the following address:
Suellen Eslinger
2801 Barkley Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Scholarships and Donations to the Scholarship Fund: A limited number of tuition scholarships are available. To apply, please contact Suellen Eslinger. To donate to our tuition scholarship fund, please add the donation to your tuition check or pay by separate check.
Call Suellen if you have any questions! (310) 872-6901
more info...
Due to COVID-19 circumstances, classes are held once more via Zoom. You will be playing duets with a professional recorder player (instructor Inga Funck) – guaranteeing a gratifying musical experience! Each class is 1.5 hours long. To be placed into the right class, please fill out the questionnaire included at the end of this document.
Teaching our classes will be Inga Funck, who always manages to make classes fun while helping each student to grow as musician. She is exposing students to a rich body of repertoire from different centuries, styles, and countries. Inga is a professional recorder player, has played with members of the LA Phil at the Disney Hall and is an experienced teacher. Outside of Recorder Players West, she is offering private lessons as well as other classes independent of RPW.
Schedule and cost: Newcomers who have not yet been to a Zoom class with Inga will be given one free class before they have to decide whether or not to join. Music will be sent via email -- no charge for copying music! Dates and times are as follows:
Pre-Intermediate Class Fridays, 12noon PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
Intermediate Class Wednesdays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 2 ,9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6)
or Thursdays, 7pm PST (class dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)
Advanced Class Fridays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
The tuition for the Fall 2021 classes is $150 each (or $135 if you are brand-new to Recorder Players West and are making use of the first free class).
Registration: To register you must contact Suellen Eslinger by phone, text, or email before the start of the class. Please make sure to include your best email address so that we can send you the Zoom link and the music before the classes begin.
home phone: (310) 542-0817 cell phone: (310) 872-6901 email: suellenesl@verizon.net
To pay, mail a check made out to Recorder Players West to Suellen at the following address:
Suellen Eslinger
2801 Barkley Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Scholarships and Donations to the Scholarship Fund: A limited number of tuition scholarships are available. To apply, please contact Suellen Eslinger. To donate to our tuition scholarship fund, please add the donation to your tuition check or pay by separate check.
Call Suellen if you have any questions! (310) 872-6901
more info...
2/2/2022
Intermediate Ensemble
Wednesdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 2: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Elegant Renaissance songs and fantasias, dances, Spanish villancicos, early baroque sonatas, English country dances, and a few modern surprises.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
Wednesdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 2: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Elegant Renaissance songs and fantasias, dances, Spanish villancicos, early baroque sonatas, English country dances, and a few modern surprises.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
2/3/2022 - 4/7/2022
-Thursdays at 12:00 noon PST (class dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)
Are you a soprano recorder player who is secretly longing for the lower sound of the Alto? Have you thought about transitioning from Soprano to Alto but are really nervous about learning f-fingerings? If you are planning on playing with other musicians, sooner or later you will be asked to play recorders other than the soprano.
This 10-week class introduces f-fingerings step-by-step in manageable increments. You will also refine your breathing, work on your tonguing and articulation, and strengthen your rhythmical skills. Not to mention all the fun you will have with the vast repertoire written for Alto!
Each class is one hour long. Register by sending an email to funck.inga@gmail.com. $ 150 per class. Payments are made directly to Inga Funck, either via check, PayPal or Zelle.
more info...
Are you a soprano recorder player who is secretly longing for the lower sound of the Alto? Have you thought about transitioning from Soprano to Alto but are really nervous about learning f-fingerings? If you are planning on playing with other musicians, sooner or later you will be asked to play recorders other than the soprano.
This 10-week class introduces f-fingerings step-by-step in manageable increments. You will also refine your breathing, work on your tonguing and articulation, and strengthen your rhythmical skills. Not to mention all the fun you will have with the vast repertoire written for Alto!
Each class is one hour long. Register by sending an email to funck.inga@gmail.com. $ 150 per class. Payments are made directly to Inga Funck, either via check, PayPal or Zelle.
more info...
2/3/2022 - 4/7/2022
Thursdays at 2:00pm PST (class dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)
Rhythm is fundamental to your musicianship. If you are struggling with rhythms even just a little, taking the time to isolate rhythm as a practice will benefit you tremendously.
Learn to maintain a steady beat and to identify when you are off. Develop a keen sense for even the most complicated syncopated rhythms. After this 10-week class, your rhythm will be rock solid, despite being nervous about sight-reading a new complex piece or playing in front of an audience.
Each class is one hour long. Register by sending an email to funck.inga@gmail.com. $ 150 per class. Payments are made directly to Inga Funck, either via check, PayPal or Zelle.
more info...
Rhythm is fundamental to your musicianship. If you are struggling with rhythms even just a little, taking the time to isolate rhythm as a practice will benefit you tremendously.
Learn to maintain a steady beat and to identify when you are off. Develop a keen sense for even the most complicated syncopated rhythms. After this 10-week class, your rhythm will be rock solid, despite being nervous about sight-reading a new complex piece or playing in front of an audience.
Each class is one hour long. Register by sending an email to funck.inga@gmail.com. $ 150 per class. Payments are made directly to Inga Funck, either via check, PayPal or Zelle.
more info...
2/3/2022 - 4/7/2022
Thursdays at 4:00pm PST (class dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)
Want to become an asset to any recorder ensemble by being able to play the bass recorder? Or perhaps you have just recently bought a bass recorder and want to become proficient at reading the bass clef? OR you fell in love with the lower sound of the bass instruments? Sign up for this class if this describes you.
Each class is one hour long. Register by sending an email to funck.inga@gmail.com. $ 150 per class. Payments are made directly to Inga Funck, either via check, PayPal or Zelle.
more info...
Want to become an asset to any recorder ensemble by being able to play the bass recorder? Or perhaps you have just recently bought a bass recorder and want to become proficient at reading the bass clef? OR you fell in love with the lower sound of the bass instruments? Sign up for this class if this describes you.
Each class is one hour long. Register by sending an email to funck.inga@gmail.com. $ 150 per class. Payments are made directly to Inga Funck, either via check, PayPal or Zelle.
more info...
2/3/2022
Join us for a playing meeting that you'll never forget! Recorder and traverso player Francis Colpron (artistic director & leader of Les Boreades de Montreal) has all sorts of great music selected for low intermediate to advanced players.
more info...
more info...
2/3/2022 - 4/7/2022
No matter where you are in your recorder playing journey, Recorder Players West is the right place for you! Are you looking to improve your skills (fingers, tongue, breath, rhythm, etc.) or to have the chance to play with others? Whatever your goal might be, our classes cater to different skill levels, ranging from pre-intermediate to advanced, and you will surely fit right in.
Due to COVID-19 circumstances, classes are held once more via Zoom. You will be playing duets with a professional recorder player (instructor Inga Funck) – guaranteeing a gratifying musical experience! Each class is 1.5 hours long. To be placed into the right class, please fill out the questionnaire included at the end of this document.
Teaching our classes will be Inga Funck, who always manages to make classes fun while helping each student to grow as musician. She is exposing students to a rich body of repertoire from different centuries, styles, and countries. Inga is a professional recorder player, has played with members of the LA Phil at the Disney Hall and is an experienced teacher. Outside of Recorder Players West, she is offering private lessons as well as other classes independent of RPW.
Schedule and cost: Newcomers who have not yet been to a Zoom class with Inga will be given one free class before they have to decide whether or not to join. Music will be sent via email -- no charge for copying music! Dates and times are as follows:
Pre-Intermediate Class Fridays, 12noon PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
Intermediate Class Wednesdays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 2 ,9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6)
or Thursdays, 7pm PST (class dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)
Advanced Class Fridays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
The tuition for the Fall 2021 classes is $150 each (or $135 if you are brand-new to Recorder Players West and are making use of the first free class).
Registration: To register you must contact Suellen Eslinger by phone, text, or email before the start of the class. Please make sure to include your best email address so that we can send you the Zoom link and the music before the classes begin.
home phone: (310) 542-0817 cell phone: (310) 872-6901 email: suellenesl@verizon.net
To pay, mail a check made out to Recorder Players West to Suellen at the following address:
Suellen Eslinger
2801 Barkley Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Scholarships and Donations to the Scholarship Fund: A limited number of tuition scholarships are available. To apply, please contact Suellen Eslinger. To donate to our tuition scholarship fund, please add the donation to your tuition check or pay by separate check.
Call Suellen if you have any questions! (310) 872-6901
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Due to COVID-19 circumstances, classes are held once more via Zoom. You will be playing duets with a professional recorder player (instructor Inga Funck) – guaranteeing a gratifying musical experience! Each class is 1.5 hours long. To be placed into the right class, please fill out the questionnaire included at the end of this document.
Teaching our classes will be Inga Funck, who always manages to make classes fun while helping each student to grow as musician. She is exposing students to a rich body of repertoire from different centuries, styles, and countries. Inga is a professional recorder player, has played with members of the LA Phil at the Disney Hall and is an experienced teacher. Outside of Recorder Players West, she is offering private lessons as well as other classes independent of RPW.
Schedule and cost: Newcomers who have not yet been to a Zoom class with Inga will be given one free class before they have to decide whether or not to join. Music will be sent via email -- no charge for copying music! Dates and times are as follows:
Pre-Intermediate Class Fridays, 12noon PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
Intermediate Class Wednesdays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 2 ,9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6)
or Thursdays, 7pm PST (class dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)
Advanced Class Fridays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
The tuition for the Fall 2021 classes is $150 each (or $135 if you are brand-new to Recorder Players West and are making use of the first free class).
Registration: To register you must contact Suellen Eslinger by phone, text, or email before the start of the class. Please make sure to include your best email address so that we can send you the Zoom link and the music before the classes begin.
home phone: (310) 542-0817 cell phone: (310) 872-6901 email: suellenesl@verizon.net
To pay, mail a check made out to Recorder Players West to Suellen at the following address:
Suellen Eslinger
2801 Barkley Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Scholarships and Donations to the Scholarship Fund: A limited number of tuition scholarships are available. To apply, please contact Suellen Eslinger. To donate to our tuition scholarship fund, please add the donation to your tuition check or pay by separate check.
Call Suellen if you have any questions! (310) 872-6901
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2/4/2022 - 4/8/2022
No matter where you are in your recorder playing journey, Recorder Players West is the right place for you! Are you looking to improve your skills (fingers, tongue, breath, rhythm, etc.) or to have the chance to play with others? Whatever your goal might be, our classes cater to different skill levels, ranging from pre-intermediate to advanced, and you will surely fit right in.
Due to COVID-19 circumstances, classes are held once more via Zoom. You will be playing duets with a professional recorder player (instructor Inga Funck) – guaranteeing a gratifying musical experience! Each class is 1.5 hours long. To be placed into the right class, please fill out the questionnaire included at the end of this document.
Teaching our classes will be Inga Funck, who always manages to make classes fun while helping each student to grow as musician. She is exposing students to a rich body of repertoire from different centuries, styles, and countries. Inga is a professional recorder player, has played with members of the LA Phil at the Disney Hall and is an experienced teacher. Outside of Recorder Players West, she is offering private lessons as well as other classes independent of RPW.
Schedule and cost: Newcomers who have not yet been to a Zoom class with Inga will be given one free class before they have to decide whether or not to join. Music will be sent via email -- no charge for copying music! Dates and times are as follows:
Pre-Intermediate Class Fridays, 12noon PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
Intermediate Class Wednesdays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 2 ,9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6)
or Thursdays, 7pm PST (class dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)
Advanced Class Fridays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
The tuition for the Fall 2021 classes is $150 each (or $135 if you are brand-new to Recorder Players West and are making use of the first free class).
Registration: To register you must contact Suellen Eslinger by phone, text, or email before the start of the class. Please make sure to include your best email address so that we can send you the Zoom link and the music before the classes begin.
home phone: (310) 542-0817 cell phone: (310) 872-6901 email: suellenesl@verizon.net
To pay, mail a check made out to Recorder Players West to Suellen at the following address:
Suellen Eslinger
2801 Barkley Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Scholarships and Donations to the Scholarship Fund: A limited number of tuition scholarships are available. To apply, please contact Suellen Eslinger. To donate to our tuition scholarship fund, please add the donation to your tuition check or pay by separate check.
Call Suellen if you have any questions! (310) 872-6901
Due to COVID-19 circumstances, classes are held once more via Zoom. You will be playing duets with a professional recorder player (instructor Inga Funck) – guaranteeing a gratifying musical experience! Each class is 1.5 hours long. To be placed into the right class, please fill out the questionnaire included at the end of this document.
Teaching our classes will be Inga Funck, who always manages to make classes fun while helping each student to grow as musician. She is exposing students to a rich body of repertoire from different centuries, styles, and countries. Inga is a professional recorder player, has played with members of the LA Phil at the Disney Hall and is an experienced teacher. Outside of Recorder Players West, she is offering private lessons as well as other classes independent of RPW.
Schedule and cost: Newcomers who have not yet been to a Zoom class with Inga will be given one free class before they have to decide whether or not to join. Music will be sent via email -- no charge for copying music! Dates and times are as follows:
Pre-Intermediate Class Fridays, 12noon PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
Intermediate Class Wednesdays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 2 ,9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6)
or Thursdays, 7pm PST (class dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)
Advanced Class Fridays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
The tuition for the Fall 2021 classes is $150 each (or $135 if you are brand-new to Recorder Players West and are making use of the first free class).
Registration: To register you must contact Suellen Eslinger by phone, text, or email before the start of the class. Please make sure to include your best email address so that we can send you the Zoom link and the music before the classes begin.
home phone: (310) 542-0817 cell phone: (310) 872-6901 email: suellenesl@verizon.net
To pay, mail a check made out to Recorder Players West to Suellen at the following address:
Suellen Eslinger
2801 Barkley Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Scholarships and Donations to the Scholarship Fund: A limited number of tuition scholarships are available. To apply, please contact Suellen Eslinger. To donate to our tuition scholarship fund, please add the donation to your tuition check or pay by separate check.
Call Suellen if you have any questions! (310) 872-6901
2/4/2022 - 4/8/2022
No matter where you are in your recorder playing journey, Recorder Players West is the right place for you! Are you looking to improve your skills (fingers, tongue, breath, rhythm, etc.) or to have the chance to play with others? Whatever your goal might be, our classes cater to different skill levels, ranging from pre-intermediate to advanced, and you will surely fit right in.
Due to COVID-19 circumstances, classes are held once more via Zoom. You will be playing duets with a professional recorder player (instructor Inga Funck) – guaranteeing a gratifying musical experience! Each class is 1.5 hours long. To be placed into the right class, please fill out the questionnaire included at the end of this document.
Teaching our classes will be Inga Funck, who always manages to make classes fun while helping each student to grow as musician. She is exposing students to a rich body of repertoire from different centuries, styles, and countries. Inga is a professional recorder player, has played with members of the LA Phil at the Disney Hall and is an experienced teacher. Outside of Recorder Players West, she is offering private lessons as well as other classes independent of RPW.
Schedule and cost: Newcomers who have not yet been to a Zoom class with Inga will be given one free class before they have to decide whether or not to join. Music will be sent via email -- no charge for copying music! Dates and times are as follows:
Pre-Intermediate Class Fridays, 12noon PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
Intermediate Class Wednesdays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 2 ,9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6)
or Thursdays, 7pm PST (class dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)
Advanced Class Fridays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
The tuition for the Fall 2021 classes is $150 each (or $135 if you are brand-new to Recorder Players West and are making use of the first free class).
Registration: To register you must contact Suellen Eslinger by phone, text, or email before the start of the class. Please make sure to include your best email address so that we can send you the Zoom link and the music before the classes begin.
home phone: (310) 542-0817 cell phone: (310) 872-6901 email: suellenesl@verizon.net
To pay, mail a check made out to Recorder Players West to Suellen at the following address:
Suellen Eslinger
2801 Barkley Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Scholarships and Donations to the Scholarship Fund: A limited number of tuition scholarships are available. To apply, please contact Suellen Eslinger. To donate to our tuition scholarship fund, please add the donation to your tuition check or pay by separate check.
Call Suellen if you have any questions! (310) 872-6901
more info...
Due to COVID-19 circumstances, classes are held once more via Zoom. You will be playing duets with a professional recorder player (instructor Inga Funck) – guaranteeing a gratifying musical experience! Each class is 1.5 hours long. To be placed into the right class, please fill out the questionnaire included at the end of this document.
Teaching our classes will be Inga Funck, who always manages to make classes fun while helping each student to grow as musician. She is exposing students to a rich body of repertoire from different centuries, styles, and countries. Inga is a professional recorder player, has played with members of the LA Phil at the Disney Hall and is an experienced teacher. Outside of Recorder Players West, she is offering private lessons as well as other classes independent of RPW.
Schedule and cost: Newcomers who have not yet been to a Zoom class with Inga will be given one free class before they have to decide whether or not to join. Music will be sent via email -- no charge for copying music! Dates and times are as follows:
Pre-Intermediate Class Fridays, 12noon PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
Intermediate Class Wednesdays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 2 ,9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6)
or Thursdays, 7pm PST (class dates: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7)
Advanced Class Fridays, 2pm PST (class dates: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11 18, 25, April 1, 8)
The tuition for the Fall 2021 classes is $150 each (or $135 if you are brand-new to Recorder Players West and are making use of the first free class).
Registration: To register you must contact Suellen Eslinger by phone, text, or email before the start of the class. Please make sure to include your best email address so that we can send you the Zoom link and the music before the classes begin.
home phone: (310) 542-0817 cell phone: (310) 872-6901 email: suellenesl@verizon.net
To pay, mail a check made out to Recorder Players West to Suellen at the following address:
Suellen Eslinger
2801 Barkley Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Scholarships and Donations to the Scholarship Fund: A limited number of tuition scholarships are available. To apply, please contact Suellen Eslinger. To donate to our tuition scholarship fund, please add the donation to your tuition check or pay by separate check.
Call Suellen if you have any questions! (310) 872-6901
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2/4/2022
1) Renaissance/Early Baroque Consort for advanced amateurs and professionals
Fridays, January 21, 28, February, 4, 11, 18, 25: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Sublime polyphony and dramatic trio sonatas. Works of Josquin, Ruffo, Rossi, Castello, and many settings of the famous melody L'homme arme.
Gain practice experience in understanding the Renaissance modal system through discussing the character and musical structures of each piece.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
Fridays, January 21, 28, February, 4, 11, 18, 25: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Sublime polyphony and dramatic trio sonatas. Works of Josquin, Ruffo, Rossi, Castello, and many settings of the famous melody L'homme arme.
Gain practice experience in understanding the Renaissance modal system through discussing the character and musical structures of each piece.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
2/8/2022
This class will focus on the basic areas of recorder technique: breathing, blowing, fingers, and tongue, and will apply the principles to Medieval, Renaissance, and
Baroque music. You’ll play along with me on duos, and with my recordings.
January 11: Breathing and Blowing - The Path to Beautiful Tone
January 18: Tongue - The Mechanics and Art of Articulation with Single Tonguing
January 25: Tongue continued, with Paired and Double Tonguing
February 1: Fingers - Fleet and Nimble is the Name of the Game
February 8: Tone - Vibrato, Straight Tone, Crescendo/Decrescendo
Geared to intermediate players but all who would like to develop stronger technical skills are welcome.
Pitch: A=440. Mostly alto work, but some work with other sizes will be included. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
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Baroque music. You’ll play along with me on duos, and with my recordings.
January 11: Breathing and Blowing - The Path to Beautiful Tone
January 18: Tongue - The Mechanics and Art of Articulation with Single Tonguing
January 25: Tongue continued, with Paired and Double Tonguing
February 1: Fingers - Fleet and Nimble is the Name of the Game
February 8: Tone - Vibrato, Straight Tone, Crescendo/Decrescendo
Geared to intermediate players but all who would like to develop stronger technical skills are welcome.
Pitch: A=440. Mostly alto work, but some work with other sizes will be included. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
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2/8/2022
This class will focus on three of Bach’s cantatas that use the recorder. We’ll work on the recorder parts and learn about the context and history of each cantata. We’ll play along with parts of recordings.
January 11: BWV 106 - Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit
January 18: Continuation of BWV 106
January 25: BWV 152 - Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn
February 1: Continuation of BWV 152, and introduction to BWV 182 - Himmelskönig sei
willkommen
February 8: Continuation of BWV 182
For upper intermediate to advanced recorders. Alto recorder. Pitch: a=440, but let me know if you have an alto at a415. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
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January 11: BWV 106 - Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit
January 18: Continuation of BWV 106
January 25: BWV 152 - Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn
February 1: Continuation of BWV 152, and introduction to BWV 182 - Himmelskönig sei
willkommen
February 8: Continuation of BWV 182
For upper intermediate to advanced recorders. Alto recorder. Pitch: a=440, but let me know if you have an alto at a415. You may take all five classes or as many as you like. Each class is $25.
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2/9/2022
Intermediate Ensemble
Wednesdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 2: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Elegant Renaissance songs and fantasias, dances, Spanish villancicos, early baroque sonatas, English country dances, and a few modern surprises.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
Wednesdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 2: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Elegant Renaissance songs and fantasias, dances, Spanish villancicos, early baroque sonatas, English country dances, and a few modern surprises.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
2/11/2022
1) Renaissance/Early Baroque Consort for advanced amateurs and professionals
Fridays, January 21, 28, February, 4, 11, 18, 25: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Sublime polyphony and dramatic trio sonatas. Works of Josquin, Ruffo, Rossi, Castello, and many settings of the famous melody L'homme arme.
Gain practice experience in understanding the Renaissance modal system through discussing the character and musical structures of each piece.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
Fridays, January 21, 28, February, 4, 11, 18, 25: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Sublime polyphony and dramatic trio sonatas. Works of Josquin, Ruffo, Rossi, Castello, and many settings of the famous melody L'homme arme.
Gain practice experience in understanding the Renaissance modal system through discussing the character and musical structures of each piece.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
2/16/2022
Intermediate Ensemble
Wednesdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 2: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Elegant Renaissance songs and fantasias, dances, Spanish villancicos, early baroque sonatas, English country dances, and a few modern surprises.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
Wednesdays, January 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, March 2: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Elegant Renaissance songs and fantasias, dances, Spanish villancicos, early baroque sonatas, English country dances, and a few modern surprises.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
2/18/2022
1) Renaissance/Early Baroque Consort for advanced amateurs and professionals
Fridays, January 21, 28, February, 4, 11, 18, 25: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Sublime polyphony and dramatic trio sonatas. Works of Josquin, Ruffo, Rossi, Castello, and many settings of the famous melody L'homme arme.
Gain practice experience in understanding the Renaissance modal system through discussing the character and musical structures of each piece.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
Fridays, January 21, 28, February, 4, 11, 18, 25: 7 - 8:30 PM, EST
Sublime polyphony and dramatic trio sonatas. Works of Josquin, Ruffo, Rossi, Castello, and many settings of the famous melody L'homme arme.
Gain practice experience in understanding the Renaissance modal system through discussing the character and musical structures of each piece.
A=440
Fee: $90 for all 6 classes
For more information on either class and to register, please email tysontsurutani@gmail.com
2/21/2022
In HPRS's monthly online Seminar Series in Early Music Performance, Dr. Lewis R. Baratz covers recorder technique, individual composers, and regional playing styles of the Renaissance and Baroque, deftly weaving together historical background, recorded and live performances of recorders alone and with accompanying instruments, detailed analysis of the music and instructions on learning to play it, with opportunities to play along and to ask questions.
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