SRP branches and affiliated groups often arrange special Playing Days – extended meetings with a theme, a particular type of music, a well-known conductor, or a combination of these!
For one-day training workshops organised by SRP branches and affiliated groups see the SRP Training page.
For all courses and playing days organised by other groups, see the Recorder Courses page.
Our list of visiting conductors is available here SRP Panel of Visiting Conductors list SEPTEMBER 2026
Scheduled Playing Days
Playing Days organised by SRP branches
October 2026
Norfolk SRP Playing Day
Harriet Oliver will be our conductor for the day and will bring her own choice of music.
Cornwall Branch Playing Day
Cornwall Branch are holding a Playing Day with Sarah Whomersley as Guest Conductor. Everyone welcome
November 2026
Manchester Playing Day
We look forward to welcoming all recorder players to our next playing day with Liz Alexander
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.
Edinburgh Playing Day
Playing Day led by Stuart Forrester, director of the Scottish Recorder Course and member of the Arcara recorder consort.
February 2027
Cambridge SRP Playing Day
Cambridge SRP are hosting a Playing Day conducted by Miriam Monaghan, founder member of the Palisander Quartet
Playing Day, Seaford, East Sussex
Playing Day with Andrew Collis, organised by the South Downs Branch.
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.
March 2027
Manchester Playing Day
All players are welcome to our playing day in March with Michael Graham
Playing Days organised by other groups
October 2026
Palisander Playbook Live! Recorder workshop & concert, Edinburgh
Palisander Recorders lead a playing day for intermediate to advanced recorder players, followed by a short concert. The event celebrates the launch of the new recorder ensemble sheet music range, 'Palisander Playbook.
Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre, 1a Clark Road, Edinburgh EH5 3BD
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
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