Some of Genevieve Lacey's Recorders. Photo by Rick Greaves.

Some of Genevieve Lacey's Recorders. Photo by Rick Greaves.

 Recorders are enjoying a modern revival

Music is for everyone and playing a Recorder is brilliant for all ages. The focus of this site is the ADULT Amateur player and is a central information source for the  Recorder community in Brisbane and SEQ -  classes,  groups , workshops or links to other sites.  There are hundreds of years of music written for the Recorder family of instruments, including the fabulous modern repertoire. It deserves to be played.

 What do you want to do

  • play socially or seriously 
  • find a group 
  • join the Brisbane Recorder Orchestra - see page
  • what workshops are on
  • buy a recorder or a recorder stand 
  • take lessons 
  • find public domain music 
  • Learn more about the recorder 
  • Concerts and performers

This site is not intended for the trained or professional musician as there are many other sites dedicated to you - although I will be supporting recorder concerts and performances. Please have a look at the menu and the links page for information.

Contact

Send me an email via the Contacts page and please re-visit this site to see what is coming up in the wider recorder community in Brisbane.

Regards  

Joanne McDiarmid          email: brisbanerecorderhub@gmail.com  

Brisbane Recorder Orchestra

First Performance on this Sat 30th Nov -  6pm at Anglican church 68 Hawthorne St Wooloongabba.

 Kathy WIlliams-Devries will be conducting the Brisbane Recorder Orchestra  this Saturday evening at their very first public performance.  Carol singing on the terrace and inside the church will commence at 6pm. All welcome.  

 

Recorder Teachers 

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN

   Joanne Arnott   M.Mus (perf.), B.Mus (hons), L.Mus.A., A.Mus.A.
    Ph: 0413 592904     More....      ​Her three recorder video choices are above.

PADDINGTON

   Barbara Levien  B. Mus (Hons) (Recorder) 

    Barbara has taught recorder for many years to AMUS standard. Former member of
    Diapason.
    Email: bchaffe@bigpond.net.au Mob 0412462987

 

 

Section of the Brisbane Recorder Orchestra conducted by Kathleen Williams-DeVries in Rehearsal

Section of the Brisbane Recorder Orchestra conducted by Kathleen Williams-DeVries in Rehearsal

Items of Interest 

# NEW -   Brisbane Recorder Orchestra  PLAYERS WANTED 

Players of Alto or lower Recorders are invited to join the Orchestra to be conducted by Kathy Williams-DeVries. Please see the menu page for more details. Rehearsals for confident players of Alto or lower of at least Grade 4 musical standard ( any instrument) and who want to perform are encouraged to send an email to Joannemcd@tpg.com.au. Rehearsals are fortnightly on Wed 6:30-8:30pm Wooloongabba.

# URGENT - Hervey Bay Recorder Workshop - 14-16  Feb 2020 
Antonio Carrilho, Portuguese virtuoso recorder player, teacher and conductor will be leading a weekend workshop. Vanessa and the Hervey Bay Group are to be Congratulated. Early registration is $100 and further details from Vanessa Elwell-Gavins on 0428 624 366 or by email on vanessa.egavins@gmail.com 

 

 #  EMSQ Brisbane Recorder Workshop in April 2020 

 The Early Music Society Qld (EMSQ) is organising a recorder workshop in April next year. Please contact the Society directly as places fill very early.

  # Recorder Stands - Made to order in BRISBANE 

See photos on this page. These are my recorders. It has a central dowel to lock it all together and securely hold the bass. Great Value from $35. Compact and very  portable.  Other variations available to suit you. Painted or stained wood. Please contact jeantownsend4042@gmail.com for orders or further information.