Two-day workshop by Amherst Early Music, in Arlington, VA, with four recorder faculty. See Amherst Early Music’s announcement here
Washington Recorder Society
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. Leo Angulo (see bio) will join as a guest music leader for the November and December sessions of 2025. Music leaders David McGown or Leo Angulo, 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.
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April 11-12: Amherst Early Music Spring Break Workshop
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Sat. April 18. Play music with Leo Angulo and Adéla Balima
In-person session, at St Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St, NW, Washington DC 20016. Parking and metro available nearby. Doors open at 10:00 am to meet and greet. Session starts at 10:30am.
Please get the music for the recital here. You can listen to the posted recordings (Negrina and Adéla’s recordings can be played with) and read Adéla’s tips for practicing.
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Recital, and Music for Recital on May 16
The WRS Spring Recital is Saturday, May 16 from 3-5 pm at St Columba’s Episcopal Church. Those attending the in-person meetings will be playing several pieces. In preparation, the music and videos are here.