A picture of 14 different soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders. — A collection of soprano, alto, tenor and bass recorders.

The Portland Recorder Society is a non-profit membership organization that promotes the pleasures of recorder playing. The recorder is a serious instrument with sizes and voices in every octave. Furthermore the recorder is a gateway to many forms of early to modern music and especially the delights of playing in social groups.

Portland Recorder Society members and guests play together monthly on the 2nd Sunday of each month, with some exceptions (Mother’s Day, summer). Look here or subscribe to our newsletter to learn all the details each month. We also hold the Columbia Gorge Early Music Retreat. Click here to see the photo gallery from the 2024 CGEMR!

Mission Statement

• To promote recorder playing for enjoyment in the greater Portland Oregon area

• To raise the level of proficiency among the members

• To provide performance opportunities for members

• To spread the joy of playing music

PRS Upcoming Sessions: 2023-24

Brazilian recorder player Cléa Galhano is an internationally renowned performer of early, contemporary and Brazilian music. Galhano has performed in the United States, Canada, South America and Europe as a chamber musician, collaborating with recorder player Marion Verbruggen, Jacques Ogg, Belladonna, Lanzelotte/Galhano Duo and Kingsbery Ensemble. As a featured soloist, Galhano has worked with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, New World Symphony, Musical Offering and Lyra Baroque Orchestra.

Date: Special date, Saturday May 4th
Location: St David of Wales, 2800 SE Harrison, St. Portland, OR
Leader: Cléa Galhano
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm in-person
Watch this site to download the music and meet Cléa

May 19th : Members night (Let Laura know if you’d like to perform.) Performances and playing session. Watch this site for more information.