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Welcome!

The Portland Recorder Society is a chapter of the American Recorder Society and a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Founded in 2007, the chapter holds monthly recorder orchestra rehearsals for amateurs, publishes an email newsletter, and hosts an annual music workshop, The Columbia Gorge Early Music Retreat. Members bring "recorder appreciation" to all.

Welcome Early Music Enthusiasts!

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Join Our Playing Sessions!

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The Portland Recorder Society gathers for recorder orchestra playing sessions the third Friday of each month at 7:30 pm, September through May.  Each session is led by a professional conductor with music provided.  All playing levels are welcomed and all sizes of recorders from contrabass to sopranino are needed.  Other “recorder-friendly” instruments such as viol [...]

Who We Are

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The Portland Recorder Society is made up of enthusiastic amateur recorder players at all levels of experience. If you played soprano recorder in grade school, or if you have a great bass at the ready in your living room, you can join us! Our mission is to share the joy of making music together, promote [...]

Columbia Gorge Early Music Retreat

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Save the Date:  March 15-18, 2013 at the Menucha Retreat Center, in Corbett, Oregon. This year’s retreat was a resounding success!  We were filled to capacity with wonderful participants and outstanding faculty.  We hope you’ll consider joining us next year!       Imagine a long weekend filled with music-making, camaraderie, good food, and a [...]

American Recorder Society Festival in Portland!

Portland has been chosen as the site of the prestigious ARS Festival, July 5-8th, 2012! A smorgasbord of recorder-themed concerts, lectures, and playing sessions will be held at Reed College. Amazing faculty from near and far such as Paul Leenhouts, Clea Galhano, Vicki Boeckman, Tish Berlin, Nina Stern, Adam Gilbert and many more! Click the link below to go to the ARS website for more information.