2025 Consort Studio
Great news! New Program – Consort Studio
The HPRS is offering a Consort Studio, the opportunity to join, rehearse, study and perform the lead alto part of select Baroque trio sonatas accompanied by an in-person professional consort. Open to all!
Music Director Steven Russell will lead a “Consort Studio”
ensemble of recorder players in an exploration of Baroque Trio Sonatas through
rehearsal, instruction and demonstration and end with the players opportinity
to play solo alto with a professional ensemble of harpsichord and violin,
flute, or oboe depending on the music. Focusing on ensemble skills, this will
take place in a welcoming, intimate environment that encourages people to feel
comfortable to get up and play.
We look forward to seeing you!
Best regards,
Donna Messer,
recorderdonna@gmail.com
Schedule
January 11
Giuseppe Sammartini Sonata II in F for 2 Alto Recorders and Continuo
Meredyth Coleman, oboe
Ruth Ochs, cello
Second part played by oboe
February 22
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Trio in F Major for Bass Recorder, Viola, and Continuo
Tina Wagner, viola
Ruth Ochs, cello
We will play the recorder part on alto first, then anyone who wants can play on
bass. Both treble clef and bass clef parts available.
March 22
Georg Friedrich Handel Sonata II in F for Alto Recorder and Violin (Op. 2 No. 4)
Alexei Yavtuhovich, Violin
Ruth Ochs, cello
April 26
Georg Philipp Telemann Trio Sonata in A Minor (42:a6) for alto recorder and oboe.
Nick Gatto, oboe
Ruth Ochs, cello
May 24
Georg Philipp Telemann Trio Sonata in F (42:F6) for alto recorder and violin.
Alexei Yavtuhovich, Violin
Ruth Ochs, cello
June 28
Georg Philipp Telemann Trio 8 in B Flat Major for alto recorder and solo harpsichord.
Steven Russell, harpsichord. Cello, TBA
Registration and Discount information
- Advanced registration on HPRS website required 2-3 weeks in advance.
- Consort Days: A single Saturday of the month
- Dates: Jan. 11, Feb. 22, Mar. 22, April 26, May 24, June 28.
- Time: 1:00 – 4:15 P.M. Eastern Time with a 15-minute break.
- Location: The Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19 South Second Ave, Highland Park, NJ
- HPRS Membership required for all Participants: $50 $30 annually.
- Both Participants and Auditors receive music in advance upon registering.
Participants play and may volunteer to play the concertato part at the end with the ensemble.
Auditors learn by studying the music in advance, observing and listening.
Tuition Fees: $30 per session for Participants. $15 per session for Auditors.
Discounts for Participants who register for all 6 sessions in advance.
Discount: Membership ($30) + 6 sessions ($180) = $210. $30 off. The “bundle” = $180.
