Bards to Broadway – Society of Recorder Players

Thu 19Nov2026

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

13:05

Admission included with entry to the Cathedral

Contact: / 0117 9655 967

October 2026

Fri 23 - Sun 25Oct2026

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

17:00 - 17:00

£235.00 non-residential

Recorder technique
Including posture, breathing, articulation and finger dexterity.

Ensemble playing including one-to-a-part, small group and recorder orchestra. We will cover chordal tuning, intonation, interpretation, phrasing and ornamentation.

Miriam and Caroline will each take intermediate and advanced sessions.

Technique pieces will be sent to course participants four weeks in advance of the course. Technique classes will be divided into intermediate and advanced as will ensemble sessions.

Some one-to-a-part consort session music will be available to study four weeks before the course. Every effort will be made to form consort groups prior to the course. Pre-formed groups are welcome.

All course members will play together in the recorder orchestra sessions. N.B. There is a maximum of thirty participants on the course.

On Saturday, Miriam Monaghan will run an improvisation workshop and Peter Booth of the Early Music Shop will be bringing a wide selection of recorders.

Monmouth Recorder Course is a non-residential course, however, there are good hotels in Monmouth including The Kings Head, Punch House and Premier Inn.

The cost for the weekend is £235.00 including lunch, dinner, tea and coffee.
A deposit of £120.00 is payable by April 23rd and the balance by September 1st.

Contact: / 07789845855

www.carolinejones.info

Fri 23Oct2026

A Baroque Extravaganza - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons alongside works by Bach, Handel and Telemann.

Maidment Building, Shrewsbury School

The Schools, Shrewsbury SY3 7BA

19:30

Contact: / 07760306774

musicboxwealden.co.uk/concert/c052-baroque-alchemy/

Sun 25Oct2026

Wild Men of the Baroque Concert and Masterclass

Henry Sandon Hall, Worcester

Royal Porcelain Works, Severn St, Worcester, WR1 2NE

15:30

Contact: / 07760306774

musicboxwealden.co.uk/concert/c052-baroque-alchemy/

Sat 31Oct2026

Cornwall Branch are holding a Playing Day with Sarah Whomersley as Guest Conductor. Everyone welcome

Kea Community Hall, Playing Place , near Truro TR3 6ET

10:15 - 16:30

£25 (£20 if booked by September 19th.)

Sarah is a well-known player, teacher, arranger and conductor and we are delighted to be welcoming her back.
All instruments welcome. Please email for a form

Contact: / 0788 4972047

November 2026

Sat 07Nov2026

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

09:30 - 18:00

Members £35, non-Members £40, Students / Benefit Claimants £15

Enjoy making music together in a large recorder orchestra before choosing from a range of focused small-group sessions. Explore music from the Renaissance, Baroque or Modern era in sessions tailored for beginner, intermediate and advanced players, or take on a Bass Recorder Booster or Playing from Memory session.

The day will also include a performance by Palisander, offering participants the chance to hear the ensemble in action and be inspired by their artistry.

Whether you’re looking to develop your technique, discover new repertoire or simply enjoy playing with others, there’s plenty to inspire you!

Contact: / 0115 958 9312