"Loose Canons" is a lively group that meets weekly to explore a variety of

recorder music ranging from Renaissance to Baroque to Contemporary.

The group is available for performances at small venues. Membership is by invitation.

​For more information, please email triadearlymusicsociety@gmail.com.

• www.americanrecorder.org

The American Recorder Society is a non-profit membership organization that has promoted the pleasures of recorder playing for over 75 years.

​​​​​​​• www.trianglerecorder.org

The Triangle Recorder Society is a chapter of the American Recorder Society and is located in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina. 

Loose Canons

Loose Canons

​​"ByrdSong" is a chamber ensemble featuring recorders and other early music instruments. Their repertoire includes music of the Baroque & Renaissance eras with an emphasis on the works of William Byrd. The consort is available for weddings and other occasions. Membership is by invitation. 

"Bec & Bow plus Continuo" is a small chamber ensemble composed of recorders, flutes, viola da gamba and harpsichord. The repertoire is primarily Baroque. This is a performing ensemble and is available for weddings and other occasions. Membership is by invitation. 

In addition to our monthly meetings, several groups get together on a weekly basis. 

Triad Early Music Society 

The "Gate City Consort" was formed in 2012 by members of TEMS. The ensemble specializes in music written or arranged for recorder consort. The group's primary focus is historically informed performance of early music, but they also enjoy exploring the growing catalog of of contemporary music written for recorders. The consort is a performing ensemble and is available for weddings and other occasions. Membership is by invitation. For more information, please email phil@philhollar.com.

​​• www.mountain collegium.org

The Mountain Collegium is a week-long workshop for early and folk music conducted at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C.