Red Priest – Society of Recorder Players

Fri 20Jun2025

A Baroque Extravaganza

The Plaza Centre, 600 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2PT

20:00

www.southend.gov.uk/culture-southend/concert-series

February 2026

Mon 09Feb2026

Medieval Mondays taught by NAVRS music director Annette Bauer 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 LoveMar 16: O Fortuna! Songs from the Carmina BuranaApr 13: “Eye Music” - Music Written in Extraordinary NotationMay 4: Composer’s Portrait: Gilles Binchois - A Musical MiniaturistThe course fee of $80 includes all 4 live sessions and the recordings.

Online

https://www.navrs.org/

12:30 - 14:00

$80

NAVRS is excited to announce the continuation of Medieval Mondays taught by NAVRS music director Annette Bauer - thank you for your continued interest in medieval music!

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

The course fee of $80 includes all 4 live sessions and the recordings.

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

All music will be provided in modern notation. The playing level is geared towards recorder players of intermediate and higher skill levels - fluency on C- and F-instruments is expected. For the most part, the chosen music will be accessible on alto and tenor recorders, occasionally also on soprano or bass. Since some portion of every class is spent on information for the historical and musical background, everyone is welcome to join the series, even if your playing level is a bit lower than suggested. In that case, feel free to work with and absorb the given materials over a longer period of time, at your own pace.

Contact:

North American Virtual Recorder Society

Sat 14Feb2026

Our Musical Director Amanda Haste will be leading this session. An experienced musician, musicologist, conductor and workshop leader, she has been our MD since 2024 and we enjoy playing a broad range of recorder music from Renaissance to Rock.

St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Rd, EXETER, EX4 7AH

10:00 - 13:00

Branch Members £5, Visitors £10

Parking on site and at nearby Health Centre in Mt Pleasant Rd.
Accessible venue.

Contact: Devon SRP / 07725 093160

Devon SRP

Fri 20 - Sun 22Feb2026

The aim of this weekend is to allow recorder players (except beginners) of all ages to join the Fiatabec recorder orchestra for a one-off large ensemble workshop.

Foyer Notre Dame de Reinacker, 67440 Reutenbourg, France

13:00 - 18:00

There will also be the opportunity to participate in our projects and concerts throughout the year, and to try out some of the largest recorders in the family (subgreatbass in C and sub-contrabass in F).

Contact: / +33 785 539 320

www.fiatabec.fr/reinacker-2026-english/

Sat 21Feb2026

3 weekend playing sessions

Booterstown Community Centre, Grotto Avenue, Booterstown, Dublin

10:00 - 17:30

€30.00

2 playing sessions on Saturday with a communal lunch and group dinner out on Saturday night (optional).

3rd playing session on Sunday afternoon.

Contact: / 00353872024269

Sat 21Feb2026

Michelle Holloway will lead us in an exploration of folk music from across the continents.

Hemingford Abbots Village Hall, High Street, Hemingford Abbots, PE28 9AH

10:00 - 16:00

£15

Come and explore folk ornamentation and folk tunes from across the continents.

Be prepared to develop your musical skills and give new things a go, including dabbling with odd time signatures and learning by ear in a safe, supportive environment.

Contact: / 07563 635788