Philadelphia Recorder Society (PRS) playing sessionsare dedicated to our members and are open to the public.  See our Membership Info on how to join.  Everyone, including beginner to advanced recorder players, interested in fun, early music, and ensemble work is welcome.   Caroline Davidson returns as our esteemed musical director at the playing sessions.   Caroline is a standout pianist in the Philadelphia area currently teaching and conducting at the Germantown Friends School.

Please bring your recorder(s) and a music stand to the playing sessions.   Music will be provided;   Note: Bass Recorder players who bring their bass and play their bass are held in high esteem at our sessions!

WHERE: playing sessions are held at convenient locations in Philadelphia; see the event you are interested in and it's location and click on map / directions below.

WHEN:  playing sessions are monthly (please note the possible mix of Monday and Saturday dates and times)

                              Calendar of Events

Maps / Directions to:


click for: Cathedral Village
600 East Cathedral Road  Phila PA 

click for: Settlement Music School - Germantown Branch
6128 Germantown Ave. Phila PA 19144

click for: Unitarian Society of Germantown
6511 Lincoln Drive  Phila PA 19119

Membership Info:

Membership is open to everyone;   Annual (Sept-Aug) dues are $40; 
Fee for drop-in players: First visit free, then $10 per session. 
Please bring check (payable to PRS) to the session or mail to: Charles Gabriel, c/o PRS, 319 Greenwood Ave., Jenkinwtown, PA  19046;

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP:

* Free monthly playing sessions with conductor and music; 
* Discounted Workshops, Lectures, Concerts with Recorder Professionals; 
* Annual Holiday party;