The small plastic instrument has long been the go-to instrument in elementary schools. But it is capable of so much more than ...

The soprano recorder is also just the right size for young children’s hands. And it’s a very portable instrument. The kids can carry it from home to school easily — unlike, ...

When people think about recorders, they remember their squeaky elementary school rehearsals.However, one local group is taking the time-honored musical instrument back to its roots.

A collection of 76 recorders was listed in the personal effects of King Henry VIII at the time of his death. Handel, Vivaldi and Bach all incorporated the instrument into their compositions.

This led to many buying all four different sizes of recorders — soprano recorders, the longer alto and tenor recorders, and the still longer bass recorder. We had great fun..

While wooden recorders can crack if they’re not handled with care, the plastic version is durable and lightweight. The soprano recorder is the third smallest instrument in the family; it’s ...

Australian-grown recorders. Baroque recorders were mainly made with European boxwood, which Ms Saunders sometimes uses. However her popular soprano recorders are made from mulga, an Australian acacia.

The fascinating story of 18th century soprano and actress Kitty Clive will be brought to life in a semi-staged concert by the ...