Greetings Everyone, Member’s Night is just around the corner on May 1, and I'm so looking forward to it! It is truly one of my favorite local recorder happenings - always delightfully heartwarming. I love hearing established ensembles return with new pieces and I...
Da Capo – Frances and Tish conduct SRS
"We're in for a treat tonight!" said Vicki Boeckman, as she happily introduced Frances Blaker and Tish Berlin (Albany, CA), the "Queens of Workshops," as our guest conductors for the evening. Adoration by Florence Price (1887-1953) Tish divided up the parts, and the...
Memories, Motives, and Encouragement
I grew up listening to Early Music since my Mom, Elsbeth Dudey, played recorders and reeds in a regularly performing quintet, "The Medieval Consort." This was part of the Early Music revival in the 1960's-70's and it enriched my growing-up years in Milwaukee, WI. Much...
Fall Fipple Flute Forum returns in September 2026
SAVE the DATES for The Fahenina Fall Fipple Flute Forum Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27, 2026 featuring Four Fabulous Female Faculty and a Friday kick-off concert on September 25. Back by popular demand, The Fall Fipple Flute Forum will return to the lovely...
Local recorder happenings
Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 am to 4:30 pm: Northwest Recorder Meet Sandpoint Community United Methodist Church, 4710 NE 70th St, Seattle, in Perry Hall The Farallon Recorder Quartet, with stellar instructors and players Frances Blaker, Tish Berlin, Vicki Boeckman, and...
2026 Holborne Playdate moves to the countryside
Heare Ye, Heare Ye! Come One, Come All! The Ninth Annual Holborne Playdate and Potluck will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, at Littlefield Farm in Arlington. In order to avoid cancelling like we did last year, the rain date is August 9. The event...





