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6/29/2026 - 7/9/2026
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM EST

ARS introduces our next Free Online Beginners' Course for Soprano/Tenor starting in June 2026!

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 Jennifer Carpenter 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. All materials will be provided by the instructor.

This class is made possible by a generous donation from Judy Smutek, an ARS board member, a member of the Ann Arbor Michigan chapter, and longtime music enthusiast. She's happy to help the ARS introduce the recorder to more people.

Course Dates:
Monday, June 29th, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)
Monday, July 6th, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)
Thursday, July 9th, 2026 at 8PM ET (7PM CT, 6PM MT, 5PM PT)

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:

Honeysuckle Music: 651-644-8545 
Von Huene Workshop (The Early Music Shop of New England): (617) 277-8690
Lazar’s Early Music: (770) 366-8596
Recorder Forge: (503) 206-6212

Yamaha “Rottenburgh” and Aulos “Haka”plastic sopranos:
https://www.recorderforge.com/Shop-by-brand/Aulos/?order=name-asc&p=1&properties=178283053f904129bb4aa8e3e9bd9fd8
http://www.honeysucklemusic.com/show3.php?cat=Soprano
https://www.vonhuene.com/p-114-yamaha-rottenburgh-plastic-soprano.aspx
https://www.vonhuene.com/p-125-aulos-plastic-haka-soprano.aspx
https://lazarsearlymusic.com/collections/beginners-collection?constraint=soprano

Yamaha and Aulos plastic tenors:
https://www.recorderforge.com/Yamaha-Tenor-in-c-baroque-double-hole-with-double-key-plastic/YRT-304BII-YAM
http://www.honeysucklemusic.com/show3.php?cat=Tenor
https://www.vonhuene.com/p-116-yamaha-rottenburgh-plastic-tenor.aspx
https://lazarsearlymusic.com/collections/beginners-collection/products/yamaha-abs-resin-recorder-tenor?variant=38071881367749