This site was last updated 1st October 2024
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The Wales branch of the Society of Recorder Players was founded in 2007 and ever since has been attracting members and visitors from Wales and the Borders to share in the enjoyment of playing together.
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September playing day
Our September playing day was well attended, with almost 20 of us attending some or all of the day.
We started with a new 2-choir piece which Caroline would like us to perform at our joint playing day / concert in December: 'Angelus ad Pastores Ait' by Samuel Scheidt. This was followed by the tricky 'Morning Mist' by Sylvia Corinna Rosin, where all the parts play different rhythms so there's lots of potential for going horribly wrong. If we can perfect this by December, we will also be playing it at the concert. Music for the concert was provided to take home (and practice!).
Our AGM was held just before lunch. Key points from the meeting were:
In a complete change of pace, Delyth then conducted 'Plorate filii Israel' from the oratorio 'Jephte' by Giacomo Carissimi. After a tea break, we finished off with Peter Warlock's Capriol Suite arranged by Stanley Taylor, again conducted by Delyth.
Many thanks to all our conductors for the day, and in particular, to Delyth for her dedication to the branch as musical director for many years. Thank you so much Delyth!
We started with a new 2-choir piece which Caroline would like us to perform at our joint playing day / concert in December: 'Angelus ad Pastores Ait' by Samuel Scheidt. This was followed by the tricky 'Morning Mist' by Sylvia Corinna Rosin, where all the parts play different rhythms so there's lots of potential for going horribly wrong. If we can perfect this by December, we will also be playing it at the concert. Music for the concert was provided to take home (and practice!).
Our AGM was held just before lunch. Key points from the meeting were:
- New committee members were voted in: Kay Byers (Chair); Mirjam Morat (Treasurer and Membership secretary); Caroline Jones (Musical Director); Claire Halpin (Website editor)
- The SRP annual subscription has been increased to £30 this coming year. It was agreed to increase the SRP Wales subscription slightly to £35 (there has been no increase for some years). The charge for visitors will remain as £10 for the moment.
In a complete change of pace, Delyth then conducted 'Plorate filii Israel' from the oratorio 'Jephte' by Giacomo Carissimi. After a tea break, we finished off with Peter Warlock's Capriol Suite arranged by Stanley Taylor, again conducted by Delyth.
Many thanks to all our conductors for the day, and in particular, to Delyth for her dedication to the branch as musical director for many years. Thank you so much Delyth!
Our next meeting
Our next playing day will be Saturday 19th October in Trecastle Community Hall. Doors will open at 9.45 and we'll start playing at 10.30.
(and don't forget to check out the Other Events page for details non-SRP events in our area that may be of interest).
(and don't forget to check out the Other Events page for details non-SRP events in our area that may be of interest).
Save the date
A joint playing day and concert with Mynydd Du, Black Mountains, Craig Ddu and Rusty Recorders is planned for 14th December. See our main programme page for details.
Annual Festival 2025
Friday 30th May to 1st June 2025
In 2025 the SRP will be holding a joint festival with The Early Music Shop (EMS) in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. The venue will be Titus Salt School, Baildon, BD17 5RH.
The school is in close proximity to Saltaire village, which is a Victorian model village located near Shipley, between the River Aire, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the railway. It is also near Roberts Park and Salts Mill.
While accommodation is not provided in the school, the main hall can hold up to 300 and catering facilities, parking and lifts are guaranteed. There are plenty of places to stay nearby with the hope of favourable rates.
We hope the new venture of a joint festival will present some exciting new possibilities but there will also be familiar features such as a commissioned work; a range of conductors to lead us. We hope Palisander will join us to provide an evening concert and workshops for schools.
While there may be a wider group of recorder players attending, we will be providing an advanced window for bookings for SRP members.
In 2025 the SRP will be holding a joint festival with The Early Music Shop (EMS) in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. The venue will be Titus Salt School, Baildon, BD17 5RH.
The school is in close proximity to Saltaire village, which is a Victorian model village located near Shipley, between the River Aire, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the railway. It is also near Roberts Park and Salts Mill.
While accommodation is not provided in the school, the main hall can hold up to 300 and catering facilities, parking and lifts are guaranteed. There are plenty of places to stay nearby with the hope of favourable rates.
We hope the new venture of a joint festival will present some exciting new possibilities but there will also be familiar features such as a commissioned work; a range of conductors to lead us. We hope Palisander will join us to provide an evening concert and workshops for schools.
While there may be a wider group of recorder players attending, we will be providing an advanced window for bookings for SRP members.
Whether you're an experienced player, a bit 'rusty' or have recently learned the instrument, you will find a warm welcome at SRP Wales.
