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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.  Get in touch to learn more about us and how to join our community.  NAVRS is a Chapter of the American Recorder Society.

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NAVRS Chapter 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 member of the North American Virtual Recorder Society, you’ll be part of our online community and able to participate in our regular monthly playing meetings, in our workshops and classes and in our 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.  Please checkout the options below to learn more.

Please note:  Your first playing meeting does not require an annual membership, but after that you must be a NAVRS Chapter member to attend playing meetings.

NAVRS Membership Fees*

Annual Membership Fee - $20.00

Playing Meeting Fee (with NAVRS Membership) - $15.00

Workshops (with NAVRS Membership) - $20.00

Visitor Playing Meeting Fee (one-time only)- $15.00

*Memberships  are valid for one year and expire on December 31

NAVRS Membership Benefits

Your $20 annual contribution gives you all this:

  • Year-round monthly playing meetings* featuring ensemble music for players of every age and stage

  • Two FREE presentations annually on recorder-related topics for members-only

  • Additional workshops and classes* offering opportunities for continued growth

  • An online community of recorder players to personally connect with at every event

  • All events feature recorder professionals from across North America

  • Recordings of events available for a month afterwards

  • All recorded music is performed by humans!  No MIDI here!

  • Monthly newsletters/emails with articles and news about upcoming events

  • Continued development of the use of technology for online music-making and learning

 

* Additional fee required, in addition to membership

How to make a payment:  Use the buttons below to make a payment through PayPal.  Please ensure you're making a payment to NAVRSPAYPAL@gmail.com.  If you have any questions about payment, please contact Keith Griffith, NAVRS Treasurer at keithgriffith1@gmail.com.  Thank you.​

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.

Upcoming Events

  • October WORKSHOP with Annette Bauer
    October WORKSHOP with Annette Bauer
    Sun, Oct 01
    Online Event
    Oct 01, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Online Event
    Oct 01, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
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    Please join us for our October WORKSHOP led by Annette Bauer. This is a NAVRS members only event. NOTE: All sessions begin at 7:30 PM, Eastern. The Zoom link will be live 15 minutes prior.
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  • Recorder Show and Tell - SPECIAL PRESENTATION
    Recorder Show and Tell - SPECIAL PRESENTATION
    Sat, Oct 14
    Online Event
    Oct 14, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT
    Online Event
    Oct 14, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT
    Online Event
    This is a FREE NAVRS members only event. Our next presentation is a very special one, and will feature distinguished recorder player and teacher, Vicki Boeckman. In this presentation, Vicki will give a “show and tell” about the differences between recorders.
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  • NAVRS October Playing Meeting with Rainer Beckmann
    NAVRS October Playing Meeting with Rainer Beckmann
    Sat, Oct 28
    Online Event
    Oct 28, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT
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    Oct 28, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT
    Online Event
    Please join us on October 28 for our playing meeting with Rainer Beckmann.
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  • November WORKSHOP with Daphna Mor
    November WORKSHOP with Daphna Mor
    Sun, Nov 05
    Online Event
    Nov 05, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
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    Nov 05, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
    Online Event
    Please join us for our November WORKSHOP led by Daphna Mor. This is a NAVRS members only event. NOTE: All sessions begin at 7:30 PM, Eastern. The Zoom link will be live 15 minutes prior.
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  • NAVRS November Playing Meeting with Marea Chernoff
    NAVRS November Playing Meeting with Marea Chernoff
    Sat, Nov 18
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    Nov 18, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
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    Nov 18, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST
    Online Event
    Please join us on November 18 for our playing meeting with Marea Chernoff.
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Rachel Begley
Music Director

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Mike Richart
President

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Keith Griffith
Treasurer

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Liz Yenetchi
Secretary

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