Recorder group hits the right note in Gloucester Gloucester District Gloucester District News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 2, 2025 Recorder Group members (left to right) Sandra Harrison, Christine Weichselberger, Georgia Britton, Steve Robinson, Jenny Lindsay and Clare Frew. Photo: supplied. IF you are walking by the School of Arts building on Denison Street, Gloucester on Monday afternoons, you may hear the dulcet tones of recorders. A group of six local musicians come together once a week to play their recorders. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The group started in 2020 when Gloucester High bequeathed one of the members an old box of recorders. “We are a group of like-minded people who love playing the recorder,” said Jenny Lindsay. The group plays a range of music, from Handel’s Fireworks arranged for recorder to ballet music. Due to the season however, the group has been focusing on Christmas carols in recent weeks. . “Most people think of recorders as those screeching things we were forced to play at school,” Sandra Harrison told News Of The Area, “but there are many different types of recorders, all much deeper sounding that are quite beautiful.” There is a collection of different types and sizes of recorders played among the group members, such as the Bass, Tenor, Alto and Descant. “We have our favourite instruments, but it is fun to play a variety; it keeps your brain working,” remarked Jenny. The group plays together for the “joy of it” rather than performing. However, they recently performed a short concert for the residents of Mirrabooka. “Our recorder group is always looking for new members no matter what skill level you are,” Sandra said. “I haven’t played the recorder for years, but what you remember from your school days is amazing. It is a lot of fun.” By Wendy BUSWELL
