The Triad Early Music Society, a chapter of the American Recorder Society, meets monthly to play music with a local or guest conductor. All levels are welcomed.

The Atlanta Recorder Society, a chapter of the American Recorder Society, meets on the third Sunday of each month. Jody will conduct the playing session, which is open to players of all levels.

Rewind 500—Lauda Musicam Renaissance Band Concert

The 16^th century was nothing short of pivotal.  The invention of movable type helped usher in the age of modern music, while significant advances in science, increased global exploration, and the Protestant Reformation all helped shape the direction of the arts and humanities.  Lauda Musicam celebrates the High Renaissance composers whose influences are still strong today—even if historical events weren’t always as beautiful as the music left behind!  Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted.

English Masters of the Theater and Court—Lauda Musicam Baroque Orchestra

By the end of the 17^th century, a growing middle class created a demand for musical and theatrical productions, while the availability of sheet music and instruments in shops resulted in a more musically-literate society.  Lauda Baroque will perform selections by Henry Purcell, John Blow, and George Frideric Handel—three of the central figures in 17^th and 18^th century England—while also paying homage to other composers who helped bring music to the masses.  Suggested donation of $20; no one turned away.

Please note that this is a special event and a pass to attend Dragon Con is required to attend this concert. Georgia Philharmonic is unable to assist with the purchase of Dragon Con passes.

To learn more and purchase your tickets to Dragon Con, please visit https://www.dragoncon.org/

Lauda Musicam’s Music Director Jody Miller kicks off the season with a collage concert featuring recorders, reeds, flutes, and more.  Jody will be joined by a few Lauda members and other colleagues in performances of solo and ensemble selections, both old and new.  Suggestion donation of $20; no one turned away.

The Limit Does Not Exist: A Gentle Approach to Unconventional Notation and Recorder Techniques in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Since the 1960s, composers have found ways to include some rather unconventional techniques in solo and ensemble repertoire for the recorder. This exploration of tonal and rhythmic expression did not leave the recorder behind. Multiphonics, "prepared" instruments, glissandi, and countless other techniques are as suited to the recorder as they are for other instruments. This workshop will give players a chance to learn the terminology and notation that give us access to some of the standard 20th and 21st century repertoire; we'll study relevant excerpts and learn the techniques that keep us from limiting our scope to only the early repertoire.

This event is open to NAVRS members only; $20.

Established in 1985 by conductor James Greasby, the Chattanooga Bach Choir provides an opportunity for local musicians to perform choral-orchestral masterworks by J.S. Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Fauré, and other composers from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras. The Choir’s repertoire also includes less-frequently performed chamber and a cappella choral works of all periods.

Jody performs as part of Bach's cantata Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn, BWV 96, in this season opener.

More details coming soon.

Jody directs a virtual playing session hosted by the Washington Recorder Society. Join WRS to participate in this one and all the others (several virtual) throughout the year. 7:00–7:30 pm is "happy hour," with the playing session 7:30–9:00 pm Eastern Time.

One of the largest weeklong workshop in the country, Mountain Collegium caters to singers and other musicians who play recorder, viol, brass, Renaissance reeds, folk instruments, or other early instruments.  Held on the campus of Western Carolina University, the scenic backdrop makes for a memorable and relaxing week of music making.