Recorder and Piano World: Ensembles #2

RENAISSANCE & BAROQUE RECORDERS

Recorder Ensembles in Redding, California

Introduction | Beginning Ensemble | Intermediate Ensemble

How do I join an ensemble?
 American Recorder Society: Redding Chapter

Beginning Ensemble: The "Castle Musicians"

The Castle Musicians started as part of the original Shasta College class. We have continued to meet as an ensemble on a regular basis. Members have discovered that—

Recorder playing is not only rewarding in itself, but we meet other people with whom we enjoy playing!

The Castle Musicians is a novice  ensemble, ranging from entry-level to advanced beginner recorder players. As of July 2007, this ensemble is in recess due to other commitments. The group will resume with sufficient players.

Playing in a Recorder Ensemble

Intermediate Ensemble: The Willow Wind Consort

Performing at the Old Shasta Museum, December, 2007: "Old-Time Holiday in the Parks"

Kay and Barbara Condon (left to right).
We performed carols in various arrangements, German Advent songs, as well as English Renaissance music.

Members of the Intermediate Ensemble play multiple instruments (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass,) read treble and bass clefs, and play standard recorder repertoire.

The ensemble performs German, French, English, Italian, and Irish repertoire--from Medieval through contemporary periods. A dynamic duo! However, we would love to expand to a trio or quartet.