Welcome Back

We are pleased to return for the start of our 2023-2024 season. We have been meeting in person once again. We invite you to join us.

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Los Angeles Recorder Orchestra concert

Sunday Oct 1, 2023, 3:00 pm
St Bede’s Episcopal Church
3590 Grandview Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90066 
www.stbedesla.org

Selections from
Handel’s Water Music, 
Vaughan-Williams’s Symphony No. 5, 
“Missa Super Brevis” by Glen Shannon, 
“Sextett” by Oskar Böhme

Thomas Axworthy, Music Director

La Mer Consort Recorders Plus

Now is the time to rediscover the joy of playing together in person.  Join us to enjoy music through the ages with an emphasis on Renaissance / Baroque music.  I have attached a flyer for the class for your information and to share with anyone you think might be interested.

The class is primarily for recorders, but we welcome other early music instruments anvoice to add variety to our performances.  Occasionally, we demonstrate Renaissance dance as well.

The class meets at Manhattan Heights Park.  The fall session runs from September 13 through November 29.   Classes meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00.  Technique and beginners from 6:30 pm to 7 pm.

Here is the information about the session and a link to register

RECORDERS PLUS
18 and up
Res: $121 Nonres: $133 (10 Weeks)

Now is the time to rediscover the joy of playing recorders
together in person. Intermediate to advanced participants
will enjoy music through the ages with an emphasis on
Renaissance/Baroque music. Beginners who can read
music can be accommodated. Join us to enjoy playing
together in an ensemble. No class 11/1 and 11/22.

Instructor: Brenda Bittner
Location: Manhattan Heights Park, Mt. Whitney Banquet Hall
41031 6:30pm to 9pm 9/13 – 11/29 W

Register: See attached flyer.2309 Early Music Class Flyer

Recorder Players West

Fall 2023 Semester – In-person and On-line!
No matter where you are in your recorder playing journey, Recorder Players West (RPW) is the right place for you! Are you looking to improve your skills (fingers, tongue, breath, rhythm, etc.) or to have the chance to play with others? Whatever your goal might be, our classes cater to different skill levels, ranging from pre-intermediate to advanced, and you will surely fit right in.
This session RPW will be holding a blended on-line and in-person experience for the intermediate and advanced classes. Yes, local people will be able to come to St. Bede’s Episcopal Church for in-person classes, and on-line people will be able to join via Zoom! (The pre-intermediate class will remain on-line only.) St. Bede’s Episcopal Church is at 3590 Grand View Blvd., West Los Angeles, two blocks west of the 405 freeway and one block north of Venice Blvd. at the corner of Grand View and Charnock. There is plenty of free parking.
Our wonderful instructor (Inga Funck) is a professional recorder player and experienced teacher– guaranteeing a gratifying musical experience! She always manages to make classes fun while helping each student to grow as a musician. She exposes students to a rich body of repertoire from different centuries, styles, and countries. Outside of Recorder Players West, she is offering private lessons as well as other classes independent of RPW.
Schedule and cost: Newcomers who have not yet been to an RPW class with Inga will be given one free class before they must decide whether to join. Please note the following class times and dates:
Pre-Intermediate Class Intermediate Class
Advanced Class
Thursdays, 12 noon to 1:00 pm (class dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, and 30) on-line (NOTE: this class is one hour only)
Wednesdays, 12 noon to 1:30 pm (class dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, and 29) at St. Bede’s or on-line
Thursdays, 7pm to 8:30pm (class dates: October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, and 30) online only
Wednesdays, 2:00 to 3:30 pm (class dates: October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, and 29) at St. Bede’s or on-line
(Please note that the class times are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) prior to November 5 and Pacific Standard Time (PST) after November 5.)
The tuition for the Fall 2023 classes is $180 for the intermediate and advanced classes (or $157.50 if you are brand- new to Recorder Players West and are making use of the first free class). For the pre-intermediate class, the tuition is $120 (or $105 for brand-new players).
Registration: To register you must contact Suellen Eslinger by phone, text, or email before the start of the class. Please make sure to include your best email address so that we can send you the Zoom link and the music before the classes begin. Suellen’s home phone: (310) 542-0817, cell phone: (310) 872-6901 and email: suellenesl@verizon.net [If you are new to RPW, please fill out and mail back the separate questionnaire so we may place you into the right class.]
To pay, mail a check made out to Recorder Players West to Suellen at the following address: Suellen Eslinger, 2801 Barkley Ln., Redondo Beach, CA 90278. You may also pay via Zelle using Suellen’s email address.
Scholarships and Donations to the Scholarship Fund: A limited number of tuition scholarships are available. To apply, please contact Suellen Eslinger. To donate to our tuition scholarship fund, please add the donation to your tuition check or pay by separate check.
Call Suellen if you have any questions! (310) 872-6901