Playing Days
October 2026
Cornwall Branch Playing Day
Cornwall Branch are holding a Playing Day with Sarah Whomersley as Guest Conductor. Everyone welcome
Kea Community Hall, Playing Place , near Truro TR3 6ET
November 2026
Manchester Playing Day
We look forward to welcoming all recorder players to our next playing day with Liz Alexander
St Matthew’s Community Hall, Chapel Ln, Stretford, Manchester M32 9AJ
Playing Day with Michael Graham
Michael is a conductor and composer based in Edinburgh, who currently works with various orchestral, choral and instrumental ensembles in Scotland and further afield, performing a wide range of repertoire, from historical to contemporarystyles. He has won several prizes in conducting from the University of Edinburgh and the Association of British Choral Directors.
St Columba’s United Reformed Church, 70 Headingley Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2DH
Weald of Kent Branch Playing Day
SRP Pastoral Visit Playing Day with Miriam Monaghan
St Andrews Church - Winter Room
Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6DZ
Edinburgh Playing Day
Playing Day led by Stuart Forrester, director of the Scottish Recorder Course and member of the Arcara recorder consort.
Inverleith St Serf’s Church Centre, 1A Clark Rd, Edinburgh EH5 3BD
February 2027
Cambridge SRP Playing Day
Cambridge SRP are hosting a Playing Day conducted by Miriam Monaghan, founder member of the Palisander Quartet
Hemingford Abbots Village Hall
High Street, Hemingford Abbots, PE28 9AH
Playing Day, Seaford, East Sussex
Playing Day with Andrew Collis, organised by the South Downs Branch.
St James Trust, 11 Blatchington Rd., Seaford BN25 2AB
West Riding SRP Pastoral Visit with Anna Stegmann
Anna is Recorder Professor at the Royal Academy of Music. She has performed in concert halls from Europe to Australia and recorded several CDs with her own groups, Ensemble Odyssee and The Royal Wind Music. Anna enjoys conducting and leading groups of all abilities. In this capacity, she has led workshops, masterclasses, and conducted at the Recorder Summer School, Easter Early Music Course and the London International Festival of Early Music.
Saltaire Methodist Church, Saltaire Road, Saltaire, BD18 3HJ.
March 2027
Moira Usher Playing Day
Join the Durham SRP for a Playing Day with Moira Usher
St John's Church Hall, St John's Road, Meadowfield, Durham DH7 8RP
Birmingham Branch Playing Day with Lyndon Hilling
Most of us have enjoyed playing Lyndon Hilling's compositions for recorder orchestra and ensemble and we are delighted to welcome him to Birmingham to conduct a Playing Day.
Cotteridge Quaker Meeting House
23A Watford Road, Cotteridge, Birmingham, B30 1JB
Manchester Playing Day
All players are welcome to our playing day in March with Michael Graham
St Matthew’s Community Hall
Chapel Ln, Stretford, Manchester M32 9AJ
April 2027
Michael Graham Playing Day
St John’s Church Hall, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield S17 3LE
June 2027
Warwick Branch Pastoral/Playing Day
A playing day which incorporates our annual Pastoral meeting, conducted by Sophie Middleditch.
Meriden Village Hall, 210 Main Road, Meriden, near Coventry. CV7 7NG
November 2026
Recorder Playing Day with Palisander
Join us for an inspiring day of recorder playing.We are delighted to welcome recorder superstars Palisander for a fun and inspiring workshop day for players of Grade 4 standard and above.
Beeston Methodist Church, NG9 1EH
Workshops
December 2026
Durham Branch host: Big, Big, Big, BIG !!
An SRP Workshop day with Peter Wendland featuring multi-choir Italian influenced music from 16th and 17th Century
St John's Church Hall, St Johns Road, Meadowfield , Durham, DH7 8RP
February 2027
Level 2 SRP Conducting Workshop
Level 2 SRP Conducting Workshop with Michael Graham
Witherslack Parish Hall, Witherslack, Grange over Sands LA11 6RS
June 2027
SRP Workshop - BIG ...... BIG ....... BIG ........ BIG!
Multi choir Italian or Italian-influenced music from the 16th and 17th century for recorders in up to 4 choirs. .
St Columba’s United Reformed Church, 70 Headingley Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2DH
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Courses
October 2026
Monmouth Recorder Course 2026
Miriam Monaghan and Caroline Jones lead intermediate and advanced players through a fun, relaxed course where it is ok to be stretched and to try new ideas. Coaching is given in recorder technique and in ensemble, including one-to-a-part, small group and orchestral playing.
Haberdashers' Monmouth School, Sixth Form Centre, Hereford Road, Monmouth, NP25 5XT
November 2026
Advanced Recorder Course with Helen Hooker
A course for a maximum of 12 players, exploring Bach's masterpiece, The Art of Fugue, alongside a variety of complementary repertoire in the beautiful setting of Cadhay House tutored by Helen Hooker.
Cadhay House, Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1QT
Recorder Weekend 20 - 22 November 2026
Anna Stegmann, a Royal Academy professor, will offer individual coaching in a friendly masterclass format, group lessons on technique, as well as the opportunity to work on ensemble pieces with the entire group.Peter Crispin will be our accompanist on piano and harpsichord for the group, too.
Jackdaws Music Education Trust, Great Elm, FROME BA11 3NY
Benslow Recorder Festival
Tutors: Caoimhe de Paor, Caroline Jones, Alyson Lewin. Benslow Recorder Festival welcomes players of all levels for a mix of ensemble playing, orchestral sessions, and technique workshops, all with friendly hands-on guidance to help you get the most from your playing.
Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RB, UK
Intermediate Recorder Ensemble Course at Higham Hall, nr Keswick
New course: come and develop your skills and explore new repertoire with a friendly group of like-minded players (Grades 4 - 7), expertly led by Mary Tyers.
Higham Hall College, Higham Hall, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9SH
January 2027
Gregynog Hall Recorder Weekend
Join Caroline Jones and Miriam Monaghan for the inaugural Gregynog Hall Recorder Weekend for intermediate and advanced players!Sessions will include split-level technique and ensemble sessions as well as en masse recorder orchestra, all delivered with the tutors' customary good humour and encouragement.
Gregynog Hall, nr. Newtown, Powys, SY16 3PL
Concerts
October 2026
Red Priest
A Baroque Extravaganza - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons alongside works by Bach, Handel and Telemann.
Maidment Building, Shrewsbury School
The Schools, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA
Piers Adams and David Wright
Wild Men of the Baroque Concert and Masterclass
Henry Sandon Hall, Worcester
Royal Porcelain Works, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NE
November 2026
Baroque Alchemy - Piers Adams & Lyndy Mayle
The Golden Thread: A many-coloured tapestry woven around the music of Bach.
Wheeldon Hall, Highfields School, Lumsdale, off Chesterfield Road, Matlock DE4 5NA.
Blockflute Band concert
Music from 16th to 21st centuries played on a full range of recorders from sopranino to contrabass.The band will be joined by Yvonne Rippeth (flute) and John Edwards (guitar)
St. John's Church
Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 3QG
Bards to Broadway
Join Opus 4 recorder quartet on a musical journey from medieval song to Broadway melody, played on recorders, gemshorns and bamboo pipes.
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE
Peregrine Recorder Orchestra Concert
Come and enjoy the next concert of Peregrine Recorder Orchestra.From Heather to Holly - a Scottish journey to Christmas
St Mary's Church
Church Lane, Cardington, MK44 3SR
December 2026
January 2027
Old Wine in New Bottles!
Recorders Incorporated are returning to Wells, directed by Philip Thorby, with another exciting programme.
Wookey Hole Theatre
Wookey Hole, Wells, BA5 1BA
Festivals
November 2026
London International Festival of Early Music
The London International Festival of Early Music (LIFEM) is one of the UK’s leading celebrations of early music, bringing together outstanding performers, instrument makers and enthusiasts for four days of concerts, workshops, talks and exhibitions.The recorder is at the heart of the festival, with performances by leading international players alongside opportunities for recorder players of all ages and abilities to learn, participate and discover new music, instruments and makers. LIFEM 2026 is directed by internationally-renowned recorder player Erik Bosgraaf, making this year’s festival of particular interest to the recorder community.
Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, Blackheath, London SE3 9RQ
April 2027
SRP 2027 Annual Festival
Hosted by Dunorlan Recorders and Friends
Weald of Kent School
Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, TN9 2JP