CHRIS RUA
Early Music Instrumental/Vocal Ensembles
Recorder, Bagpipe, Renaissance reeds
chrisrua.rua@gmail.com
for rates​ and scheduling

Tuesdays 2:30- 4pm Mixed Ensemble

For experienced players, both recorder, viola da gamba and harpsichord. We’ll explore the Baroque repertoire including trio sonatas as well rhythmically challenging pieces from the 15th century. 
$25 per person for up to 3 participants
$20 per person for 4 participants or more

Tuesdays 7-8:30pm High Intermediate/ Advanced Recorder Ensemble

For those who play all the recorders, SATB as well as reading alto up, we'll delve into more difficult repertoire including instrumental fantasias, Baroque settings for recorder ensemble, as well as contemporary arrangements.
$25 per person for up to 3 participants
$20 per person for 4 participants or more

Thursdays 5:30-6:30 Intermediate Recorder Ensemble

For anyone who already knows how to read music and plays either soprano, alto, tenor or bass recorder. We'll play music of the Renaissance, of Cathedral, Court and Country, including dances, sacred and secular music of the time.
$20 per person for up to 3 participants
$15 per person for 4 participants or more
 


Thursdays 7-8pm Beginning Recorder Ensemble

Have you always wanted to play a musical instrument but thought it might be too late? Well it's never too late! The recorder is the perfect instrument for you. Easy to produce a pleasant sound, incredibly fun to play with others and such a wonderful world of music to discover.  We'll explore music from Medieval and Renaissance times all the way up to the present. Come join us!
$20 per person for up to 3 participants
$15 per person for 4 participants or more
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Contact Chris Rua for more information. 

"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato

Chris performs on a wide range of instruments including recorders, oboe, flute, bagpipe, Renaissance reeds, percussion and as a vocalist. Having completed a 10 year tour with Cirque du Soleil she now makes her home in the Upper Valley.
 
She has performed with such ensembles as the Quadrivium, the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Libana, the Christmas Revels, Early Music New York, Piffaro, Ex Umbris and presently with Jubal’s Lyre.
 
Chris has taught at numerous Early Music and Dance workshops including Pinewoods, World Fellowship, Westminster Choir College and for the American Recorder Society. At present she teaches lessons and coaches ensembles at Seven Stars Arts in Sharon, the Upper Valley Music Center in Lebanon and at her home in Royalton.
 
Making music is a very personal experience! In my teaching it is very important to create a fun and supportive environment for learning.