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The Washington Recorder Society (WRS), a chapter of the national American Recorder Society, is the premier place for people in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area who want to play the recorder together. For more than 50 years, WRS has been providing recorder players of all abilities with colleagues, teachers, workshops and great music from the Renaissance and Baroque eras to the present. New members and visitors are always welcome.
WRS members meet in person from September to May on the third Saturday of the month at St. Columba’s Church, 4201 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC 20016. Music leaders David McGown and Adela Balima direct a 2-hour playing session. Bring your instruments and a music stand; music is provided. On the first Monday of selected months, members get free online instruction from well-known teachers across North America. Register online and receive the music and Zoom link. Other membership benefits include newsletters, recitals and access to the members-only part of the website.
The fiscal year for the Washington Recorder Society ends on August 31, so it is time to renew your membership for another year of great benefits. The cost is still $55. Go here and then click on “Pay Now” which will take you to PayPal. You do not need to have a PayPal account – you can pay with a credit card. If you are a new member or your contact information has changed, please complete the membership form on the same page. While you are there, click on “Donate” to give an additional amount to support WRS if you are able. We are so fortunate to have excellent teachers from near and far to teach our Zoom and in person meetings! Dues alone do not cover the expenses of these terrific teachers. Many thanks!
Click here to read the latest news about past workshops, future meetings and many other recorder events. This issue has notes on four summer workshops attended by members, a note on the past WRS Spring Festival, and much more.