Meetings in 2026-2027
We meet monthly in-person on Saturdays at 2:00-4:30 pm, October-March. Our meetings are usually held in libraries in the Greater Seattle area, in the King County, Snohomish, and Seattle Public Library systems. We traditionally have a break with snacks and drinks in the middle of the meeting. The meeting locations will be announced as they become available.
We will be featuring selected boxes from our large lending library of sheet music at each meeting. Please email Laura Townsend if you have particular requests.
2026-27 MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE:
September 12, 2026, Bothell Library, 18215 98th Ave NE, Bothell
October 10, 2026, Mountlake Terrace Library, 2300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace
November 14, 2026
December 12, 2026
January 16, 2027
February 13, 2027
March 13, 2027
2027 Annual Northwest Meet: April 24, 2027
MONTHLY MEETING MUSIC:
Download music (complete zip file) for the Sept. 2026 meeting here: MBRS_Sept2026_music
or individual .pdfs:
Bonisch Mini March SATB
de la Cruz Madre, la de los primores S A8 AT B
Heger Teatime Rag SATB
Jean D’Estrees Dances SATB
Praetorius Dances from Terpsichore SATB
The music for this month is a Rhythm Roundup — just the thing to get us back together after our summer break and primed for the year of ensemble playing ahead. As usual, we’ll traverse centuries, miles, and styles to take advantage of the recorder’s boundless adaptability!
You’ll download a zip file to open; please let me know in email if you have any trouble getting the music and I’ll happily send it along to you directly or print a copy for you. Extra copies will be available at each meeting.
This music is for the use and enjoyment of this particular meeting and may be protected by copyright. The music is for educational purposes only. Please do not distribute this music outside this meeting. You only need to print out the parts you want to play.
Laura Townsend
mbrsmem@gmail.com
Did you learn any music this summer that you’d like to share with our group? All members are invited to share up to 5 minutes of music at the start of any regular meeting. It can be a polished performance, a piece you composed, or something you’re excited about at any level. Contact Laura to sign up.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We are still looking for a communications volunteer. I am filling in until we find someone with just a little tech savvy and a knack for keeping everyone in the loop! I would love to be able to focus my energy on programming and music and have some support to get the word out. Please let me know if you’re interested in learning more about it.
Laura Townsend
mbrsmem@gmail.com
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In Person Health Protocols:
- No blowing mouthpiece condensation outward; “sucking” is OK!
- Please stay at home if you are coughing, feeling ill, or suspect you have been exposed to Covid or the flu.