North American
Virtual Recorder Society Welcomes You
"Playing Together"
About Us
The North American Virtual Recorder Society (NAVRS) is an online community of recorder players. We welcome all experience levels from emerging players to professional. Our goals are simple - to promote the recorder and to provide a safe, inclusive space for playing and having fun. NAVRS membership reaches across 40 U.S. states, 4 Canadian Provinces, Europe and Australia. NAVRS is a Chapter of the American Recorder Society.
Curious how a virtual playing meeting works?
Watch a video of a segment from one of our playing meetings, led by our inaugural Music Director Rachel Begley.
A screenshot from one of our playing meetings
Enjoy audio samples of music from our playing meetings:
Upcoming Events
To register and pay, click on an Event.
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How to register for playing meetings using your discount (for discount plan holders)
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See Resources for useful information on preparing for and participating in online events.
You must be a current NAVRS Member to register (Medieval Mondays is open to non-members; follow the prompt to choose the non-member option or contact us if you need assistance).
Non-members are invited to give NAVRS a try and attend one playing meeting free of charge. Contact us to let us know which playing meeting you'd like to attend. (Medieval Mondays is open to non-members.)
1 hr 30 min
15 US dollars
Read MoreBreath and Sound Meditation for Comfort and Consort Playing
1 hr 30 min
20 US dollars
1 hr 30 min
15 US dollars
Started Feb 10
80 US dollars
NAVRS Membership
Our "doors" are open to recorder players of every age and stage, from beginners to professionals, whether you've been playing for only a few weeks or for months or for decades. As a NAVRS member, you’ll be part of our online community and able to participate in our regular monthly playing meetings and workshops, and in our special presentations, all especially geared to our membership and unique to NAVRS. We're committed not just to providing playing and learning opportunities, but also to building a connected community of recorder players and hope you'll want to be a part of it.
NAVRS membership includes:
Monthly Playing Meetings
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Year-round monthly playing meetings ($15 each with membership) featuring ensemble music for players of every age and stage
Special Presentations
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Two FREE presentations annually on recorder-related topics for members only
Quality Events
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All events are led by recorder professionals.
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All recorded music is performed by humans! No MIDI here!
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Workshops
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Additional workshops and classes ($20 each with membership) offering opportunities for continued growth
Community
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An online community of recorder players to personally connect with at every event
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Receive the monthly NAVRS newsletter by email with articles and news about upcoming events (Newsletter archive)
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Access to our Membership Map /Directory
On-Demand Event Recordings
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Participate in an event even if you can't attend live or review an event you did attend.
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Recordings of all events are available for 30 days to members who pay.
Become a NAVRS Member!
NAVRS Membership Fees*
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Annual Membership Fee - $20.00
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Playing Meeting Fee (with NAVRS Membership) - $15.00
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Workshops (with NAVRS Membership) - $20.00
*Your 2025 membership is valid from January 1 through December 31, 2025.
Household Membership: NAVRS membership and event registration applies to an entire household. This means that your single NAVRS annual membership fee ($20) covers everyone living in one household, and a single event registration fee ($15 for playing meetings and $20 for workshops) will entitle everyone living in the household to attend the event together. If you would like to purchase the discount offer for a year playing meetings, the $150 fee will cover registration for everyone in the same household for all 12 meetings. Please note that for household membership, NAVRS membership and event email notifications will go to a single email address.
Still have questions? See our Frequently Asked Questions.
To join NAVRS or to renew an existing membership, click "Select" to begin the purchase. For detailed payment instructions see How to pay for NAVRS membership.
2025 NAVRS Membership
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2025 Membership is valid from the date purchased through December 31, 2025.
Resources
Contact Us
Send us a message with this form, or email an individual board member below.
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American Recorder Society Membership
The North American Virtual Recorder Society (NAVRS) is an independent chapter of the American Recorder Society (ARS) and membership in the ARS is separate from NAVRS membership. By joining the ARS, you will receive their quarterly publication, American Recorder, newsletters, music and other materials, and have access to the extensive resources for members only on their website. You can find more information on ARS membership at their website. Click the button below to visit the ARS.