In the second, Maestro will take drafts of new works by aspiring recorder composers, and provide helpful and encouraging feedback. Selected works will also be considered for inclusion in the ARS Digital Music Library.
Each clinician works with each breakout group.
Curious to know more about the csakan and its repertoire? Discover what the recorder was really up to during its 19th century “hiatus,” and try out tunes written for this unusual instrument! We’ll explore the csakan’s history, learn about the composers who loved this “walking-stick flute,” and play a variety of Classical and Romantic era csakan music. Let’s follow what happened to the recorder as the Baroque period ended, and enjoy pieces written in a style we might not normally play!This class will be taught at A=440, and parts will be available for both C and F recorders.
Medieval Mondays runs from February to May in four sessions. Each class will focus on a particular medieval topic, composer, or musical source. The sessions include a brief overview of the composer and information about the music’s historical context then a selection of music to discover and play. Scores will be available for registered participants a week ahead of each class. Medieval Mondays will take place on the following dates, always from 12:30-2pm Eastern:
- 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
The workshop will explore tunes from our Baroque Tunes for Two publication.
https://greenblattandseay.com/workshops_baroque.shtml
The soprano (and tenor) recorder gets a bad reputation for sounding shrill and squeaky! But it is capable of being a beautiful solo instrument as well as an ensemble companion. Join professional performer/teacher Laura Kuhlman for this class focused on sound/tone production, all while continuing to better understand the fundamentals of recorder technique. Conquer your fears and learn how expressive the recorder can be!Attendees are expected to be able to play low C to high G (octave and a 5th including F#s and Bbs) and read those notes and general rhythmic patterns on the music staff. All music will be provided. You don't need to be confident, just familiar with these skills - we'll work on improving them further. All materials will be provided by the instructor.

Dates:
Tuesday, February 10th, 7PM ET (6PM CT CT, 5PM MT, 4PM PT)
Thursday, February 12th, 7PM ET (6PM CT CT, 5PM MT, 4PM PT)
Tuesday, February 17th, 7PM ET (6PM CT CT, 5PM MT, 4PM PT)
Thursday, February 19th, 7PM ET (6PM CT CT, 5PM MT, 4PM PT)
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
Bring any size of soprano, alto, tenor, or bass recorder that you have. You will have a chance to explore more than one part of each piece. Both plastic and wooden instruments are welcome. Pitch is A=440.
Please bring a music stand. We recommend that you bring a stand light to supplement the ceiling light.
More info: https://www.nyrg.org/
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The Church of Saint Mary the Virgin at 145 West 46th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues in Manhattan. Meetings are held in St. Joseph’s Hall, a side chapel of St. Mary's. Located in a brick building to the left of the main church, the entranceway is distinguished by the street number 145 displayed on the door.
1:30-3:30 PM. Doors open at 1PM.
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Meeting Fees:
$20 per meeting for members
$30 per meeting for non-members
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FULL SEASON PREPAYMENT OPTION: $180. Includes annual membership dues and meeting fees for the entire 2025-26 season.
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Send payment using Zelle to NYRG treasurer Judith Wink at jwink@nyc.rr.com. Please put your email address in the Notes field. Alternatively, send checks to New York Recorder Guild, 145 West 93rd Street, Apt. 2, New York, NY 10025.
"The Eagle's Force: a variety of selections from England, Ireland, France, Iberia, Denmark and Transylvania celebrating the number 5 and the letter E (the 5th letter)."This session will be led by Gayle Neuman, Phil Neuman and Laura Kuhlman from the Early Music Guild of Oregon, and the featured music comes from both renaissance and traditional sources. Composers will include East, Byrd, Brachrogge, Connellan and Anonymous!
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