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“Bolette Roed (1979) had her highly praised debut concert from the advanced solo performance class of The Royal Danish Music Academy in Copenhagen, March 2004.

She has been teaching at the Royal Academy since 2009 and gives concerts at home and abroad.

Bolette is constantly searching to expand the recorder repertoire and works with many different instrument combinations and styles, including innovative co-operation with pianist Carsten Dahl and DJ Katrine Ring.

Bolette’s repertoire ranges from medieval to contemporary music and naturally involves improvisation, folk and world music. She can be seen performing in the unique …”

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Added on: Feb 23, 2012 | Hits: 112

“Musical Director and founder of the world-renowned ensembles New London Consort and Musicians of the Globe, Philip Pickett is considered one of today's most eminent advocates of period performance. For the past 10 years or so he has also embarked on a flourishing new career as guest conductor, leading modern symphony and chamber orchestras as well as opera companies in Classical, Romantic and Baroque repertoires.

Philip Pickett began his musical career as a trumpeter before becoming one of Britain's leading recorder players, performing and recording as soloist with many leading UK and European ensembles. …“

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“Per Gross holds a Bachelor and Masters degree (Musiker/Performer Diplomeksamen) from The Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in Denmark where he studied with prof. Dan Laurin. Per is currently a post graduate student in the Soloist Diploma programme at The Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden.

Besides his regular studies Per has also attended masterclasscourses in Sweden, Portugal, Germany, Hungary and USA. He has also participated in masterclasses with Nigel North, Emma Kirkby and Sergio Azzolini.

Per Gross is very active as a freelance musician in Sweden and abroad, and he has appeared as soloist and chambermusician with The Stockholm Youth Symphony Orchestra (SUSO), Tiranas Young Virtuosos (Albania) and The Drottningholm Baroque Ensemble. …”

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“Danish recorder player Pernille Petersen (born 1983) had her debute from the soloist class at the Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in Odense in September 2010. She has finished her diploma studies in 2008 at the Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in Odense, Denmark with Nikolaj Ronimus. Pernille has also studied at the Royal Academy of Music in Copenhagen with Lene Langballe and a year as a guest student at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm with Dan Laurin. Pernille had her debute from the soloist class at the Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in Odense in September 2010.

Pernille Petersen is active as a soloist and chamber musician in many constellations in Denmark and the nordic countries. Her repertoire has its base in early and contemporary music but she constantly explores new possibilities. Her regular ensembles consist of duos with harpsichord, accordion, recorder and percussion and of bigger baroque groups.

In 2000 Pernille won the gold medal prize at Berlingske Tidende’s Classical Music Competition in Copenhagen, a prestigious classical music competition for young musicians.
In 2009 Pernille was the winner of Moeck/SRP Solo Recorder Competition in London. In May 2010 Pernille won the first Mieke Van Weddingen Recorder Competition in Mechelen, Belgium and was also given the audience award.

Pernille appears on recordings with Trinitatis Kantori and with Ensemble 1700. In november 2010 her first solo recording “Sonatas by Mr. Castrucci and Mr. Geminiani” was released by CDKlassisk, Olufsen Records, Denmark.”

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“The Washington Recorder Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recorder playing.  WRS is a chapter of the American Recorder Society.  Currently the WRS has about 46 members.

 WRS meets twice a month for ensemble playing, instruction, and guest recorder concerts  at the Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814-4099, from 8:00-10:00 pm.  Sheet music is supplied to participants at each meeting. These meetings are  usually on the first and third Mondays from September through May. …”

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“The Austin Chapter of the American Recorder Society has been in existence since 1959, when Natalie and Don Morgan founded it. The chapter has over 30 members as of the 2007-08 season. Membership is open to all who play or enjoy the recorder; annual dues of $15 are requested for local membership, and you are encouraged to join the national ARS organization as well. “

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“According to The Independent, Maurice Steger is «the world’s leading recorder virtuoso».

With a repertoire focused on Early Music, Maurice Steger is a sought-after soloist with the leading Early Music period instrument ensembles, he also appears regularly with modern orchestras.

A major portion of Steger’s artistic activities is devoted to recitals accompanied by just a harpsichord or with small chamber orchestras. But Maurice Steger is also no stranger to contemporary music: He premiered two solo concerts for recorder and orchestra and has performed Rodolphe Schacher’s musical fairytale «Tino Flautino» over 50 times.

After studying with Marcus Creed in Stuttgart and upon Reinhard Goebel’s encouragement, Maurice Steger has now been working as a conductor for a number of years. In his position as the «Baroque Music Director» at the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, he developed and conducted concerts from the baroque and classical eras.

Among his many CD releases, the Telemann flute quartets (Deutsche Grammophon/Archiv), sonatas by Sammartini and Telemann’s suites and concerto for recorder (harmonia mundi) as well as Vivaldi’s concertos for recorder are particularly notable. Several recordings, among them the album «Venezia 1625» and «Mr. Corelli in London» (harmonia mundi) received important international awards. 

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“Born in 1988, Vincent Lauzer has studied the recorder since 1993. He has won several first prizes in regional and provincial competitions. He has also won six 1st prizes during the National Finals of the Canada Music Competition. In 2008 and 2009, he won the Grand Prize in the 19 to 30 years old category.

 Recently, he won First Prize and the Audience Appreciation Prize in the 3rd Montreal International Recorder Competition. In the 2007 edition of this competition, he was awarded the Best Canadian Recorder Player Prize. In May 2009, he was awarded the Oliver-Jones 1st Prize at the Festival de musique classique du Bas-Richelieu in Sorel-Tracy. In 2007, Vincent won the Montreal Baroque Prize for audaciousness and musicality in the Galaxie-CBC Rising Stars Competition during the Montreal Baroque Festival. In June 2003, Vincent performed in a concert of l’Alliance Musicale at Pierre-Mercure Hall.

Vincent is a member of the recorder quintet Flûte Alors! with whom he performs regularly in the Montreal area, including performances at the Montreal Baroque Festival. In August 2009, the ensemble was awarded 1st Prize in the chamber music division at the National Music Festival in Saskatoon. Lately, Vincent performed in the concert series Clavecin en concert and with the ensemble Les Idées Heureuses. He also works with The Kids and La Félicité.

A graduate of l’École de musique Vincent d’Indy, Vincent also completed his Diploma of College Studies at Cégep de Saint-Laurent with Sophie Larivière and Matthias Maute. He currently studies performance with Matthias Maute at McGill University.”

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Added on: Jan 21, 2012 | Hits: 240

“Since October 2006, Recorder Haven has been on the internet in the form of a discussion forum. From just a few members during the first week of its existence, the forum has grown steadily each year to 300+ registered members, plus hundreds of additional visitors every week. We are still growing every month.

If you have not seen our forum yet, you can visit by clicking here. Our membership is quite diverse, varying from professional recorder players to amateurs, from recorder teachers to individuals that are just starting out. Why not become a member today?

On our brand new home-page you will find articles, featured recorder books, a list of recorder societies, lists of teachers in your area, and lots more. We have also added a modest store where you can find items available for purchase.

Whatever your motivation for being here, we hope that you will enjoy your stay and take advantage of what is offered on the website.

Thank you for visiting, and welcome!“

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Added on: Jun 29, 2010 | Hits: 248

“Hello and welcome to the Buffalo Recorder Society. We are a group who share the love of playing the recorder.  Our group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday at Allen Hall at the University of Buffalo Main Street campus.  Our Music Director is Miranda Giangrosso. The BRS is a chapter member of the American Recorder Society.“

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Added on: May 01, 2011 | Hits: 249

“The young artist Sabrina Frey belongs to the outstanding recorder virtuosos of her generation. Born in Switzerland she completed her musical studies at the Vienna University for Music and Performing Arts, her concert and soloist diplomas at the University of Music Freiburg i. Br. and in the master class of Kees Boeke at the University of Music Zurich with honors. She has received numerous awards such as the Festa Special Award at the Osaka Chamber Music Competition, Japan, the German Erlanger Prize for the best interpretation of contemporary music, awards from the German Musikleben Foundation and First Prize from the Orpheus Konzerte in Switzerland.

Sabrina Frey has performed in concert and on tour at home and abroad. She has enthused audiences in more intimate surroundings as well as in large concert halls, enchanting and surprising with her natural elegance, virtuosity, vitality and mastery of the countless sides of her often unheralded instrument.

Sabrina Frey has performed with musicians such as Maurice Steger, Naoki Kitaya, Alexander Weimann, Fiorenza de Donatis, Mauro Valli, Marco Frezzato, Vital Julian Frey and Martin Müller. As soloist she has played with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, with leading members of some of Europe's best baroque orchestras (e.g. "I Barrochisti", "Europa Galante", "Accademia Bizzantina" "Giardino Armonico", and the "Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra"), as well as with eminent conductors such as Marcus Creed, Helmuth Rilling and Muhai Tang. She has been repeatedly recorded on television and radio and has recently published her first CD with the label Novalis: Telemann's Twelve Fantasias. …”

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"The Phoenix Recorder Orchestra was formed at the end of 2003. Our members come from as far afield as Chipping Norton, Abergavenny, Plymouth and Chichester.

We explore the recorder orchestra repertoire, from the 12th century right up to the present day. We use the entire range of recorders, from the tiny 6" garklein to the gigantic 6' contrabass, and this gives a rich and beautiful sound. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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“In recent years the recorder virtuose Dan Laurin has performed in most parts of the world. Tours to the USA, Japan and Australia as well as appearances in the major European musical centres have confirmed his reputation as one of the most interesting - and sometimes controversial - performers on his instrument. His efforts to rediscover the sound possibilities of the recorder have resulted in a technical facility and a style of playing that have won him numerous awards including a Grammy and the Society of Swedish Composers' prize for the best interpretation of contemporary Swedish music. 

A lengthy collaboration with the Australian instrument maker Frederick Morgan resulted in a succession of reconstructions of instruments from earlier rimes, and this has greatly enriched the world of recorder music. Special mention should be made here of the instrument that was designed specifically for Dan Laurin's recording of Jacob van Eyck 's monumental Der Fluyten Lust-hof, the largest work ever written for a wind instrument.  

Besides working with early music. Dan Laurin has also premiéred numerous works by Swedish composers. His efforts to broaden the repertoire and to gain for the recorder the status of a concert instrument together with a large orchestra has resulted in several concertos that are already considered classics. Dan Laurin is professor of the recorder and teaches at Stockholm's Royal College of Music. He is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and in 2001 he received the medal 'Litteris et Artibus' from the King of Sweden.“

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"The Mid-Peninsula Recorder Orchestra was founded on the premise that joining with others to make music is a pleasurable and personally rewarding experience. Because of its relatively large size, the enthusiasm of its membership and its diverse activities, the MPRO has something to offer those who play early instruments at any level. An American Recorder Society Consort, it is responsive to the needs of its members, and, with their input, creates programs and sets musical priorities tailored to their requirements. Membership is open without audition to anyone who knows the basics of an early instrument and can read and play the music provided at meetings. " See website for more information. (ed.)

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"Flauti Animati Scotica is a recorder quartet based in South West Scotland. Formed in October 2000, we comprise four dedicated recorder players from varying walks of life who, between us, have amassed a wealth of musical talent and experience. All four of us have given recitals and played at various concert venues throughout the United Kingdom. We have taught and been taught by some of the most respected musicians in the field. Drawn together by our common love of the recorder and the desire to share our music, Flauti Animati Scotica is at the forefront of professional recorder playing in Scotland. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"Recorders/Early Music MetroWest was founded in 1999 as BRS-West (a satellite program of the Boston Recorder Society) to encourage consort playing and musician development in Boston’s western suburbs. Now an independent organization and a chapter of the American Recorder Society in our own right, we have completed eight successful seasons, averaging 45-50 players each month, with four or five coaches on hand at most meetings. Our members range in age from 17 to 70, and come from communities in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Central Massachusetts as well as the metroBoston area. Now we begin our ninth season serving the early music community in the greater Metropolitan Boston area. " See website for more information. (ed.)

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"The Hampshire Recorder Sinfonia (HRS) is one of only four recorder orchestras regularly rehearsing and performing in the UK. It owes it's origins to The Old Town Hall Consort. The addition of basses, great bass and contrabass to this rather large ensemble (it was never a one-to-a-part consort) allowed it to develop into a fully fledged orchestra with instruments ranging from the tiny sopranino to the man-sized contrabass over six-feet tall. In recognition of this changed character, the name Hampshire Recorder Sinfonia was adopted in late 1995 and the HRS Committee established shortly afterwards. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"We are a non-profit, volunteer ensemble of recorder players that play major works written for all types of ensembles, including pieces that were composed specifically for the recorder orchestra.

Our repertoire includes selections ranging from the Medieval period to the 20th century, including premieres of original works for the recorder orchestra. " Visit website for more information. (ed)

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"The Peregrine Recorder Orchestra is a friendly family of some 20 recorder players. Meetings are held regularly every 2 weeks on Thursday evenings at Ickwell Village Hall, Bedfordshire, between 8 pm and 10 pm, with a coffee break included.

Most concerts result from invitations by various charitable organisations in the Mid Beds area, but occasionally invitations come from further afield. A recorder orchestra should not be confused with the usual recorder group or ensemble. Contrasting effects can be obtained by the use of different numbers of players on parts. Sometimes a solo player is required on a particular part, sometimes 2 players, and sometimes a number of players all on the same part. This is an added challenge to general ensemble playing. The members of the orchestra come from a wide area including Northampton, St Neots, Biggleswade, Bedford, Letchworth, Ashwell, Oakley and Luton. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"Vicki Boeckman is an acclaimed recorder virtuoso, freelance performing and recording artist, teacher of the recorder and related historical performance practices, a certified teacher of the F.M. Alexander Technique, and part-owner of the Danish-based company, Primavera Music Aps.

Ms. Boeckman was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She studied music and modern flute at California State University Northridge before moving to Copenhagen, Denmark in 1981. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in Copenhagen with a formal debut in 1987. Since her debut she has performed extensively in various chamber ensemble settings throughout the Scandinavian countries, USA, England, Scotland and northern Europe, and has recorded countless productions for Danish radio and television. As a soloist, Ms. Boeckman has appeared with several chamber orchestras in the USA and Scandinavia. She has recorded for the Danish labels Kontrapunkt, Paula and Primavera, and American Musical Heritage Society.

Vicki Boeckman teaches recorder and pedagogy at the Royal Academy of Music in Copenhagen. She returns to the United States regularly to perform and teach masterclasses and workshops sponsored by several of the leading National Recorder Societies. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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“This website is for those interested in the recorder; thus, students, teachers, professional and amateur musicians alike interested in creating a national (and international) relationship between them. On site articles and useful studies as well as downloadable materials can be found in order to assist learning and teaching of the recorder.“ (with aid of Google Translate)

Added on: Jun 29, 2010 | Hits: 314

"The Alabama Recorder Association is a new chapter of the American Recorder Society. We want to share the joy of music and recorder playing through fellowship, education and performance opportunities. We welcome people of all playing abilities. If you want to learn how to play recorder, we can help." Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Mar 01, 2009 | Hits: 316

"Sharing the joy of music among recorder players and friends of the recorder through monthly playing sessions, performance opportunies, an annual workshop, and outreach to the community

The Portland Recorder Society meets the third Friday of each month September through May with the exception of March, 2009 when the monthly meeting will be replaced with a special workshop. Check the column to the right for specific dates.

Meetings are held at the

Kennedy School Community Room
5736 NE 33rd. Ave., Portland, OR

Vicki Boeckman is the Music Director for the 2008-09 season. Guest Conductors for the season include Eileen Hadidian, Kim Pineda, and Phil and Gail Neuman. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Mar 04, 2009 | Hits: 316

"The Twin Cities Recorder Guild (TCRG), based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, is a chapter of the American Recorder Society. It is a non-profit organization with the goal of supporting and encouraging recorder playing in our community. We provide opportunities for members to play together and to learn more about recorder playing, and we share recorder and early music with the community through performances, workshops, and a newsletter. ..." See website for more information (ed.)

Added on: Feb 10, 2008 | Hits: 317