We are looking for a treble player to join our group. You would need to be able to read music and play quite well. We are not a beginners group. if you feel this is you, please contact the Group Organiser through the link at the top of this page so we can arrange a trial session. We meet on Mondays at 2.00 every week apart from half terms and holidays. If you are not a member of Bedford u3a you can come to one session, but then if you wish to continue, you will have to join.

Forget discordant school recorder lessons! Come and join us on a Monday, for a pleasant afternoon, making music, with like minded people.

We play a variety of recorders, from the little, high pitched Sopranino, to the lovely, mellow, tones of the Bass. The music ranges from early 17th century dances, to West End hits, and everything in between.

You do need to be a fairly competent player, even if your experience dates back to your junior school. It all comes back very quickly, once you start playing!

Bedford u3a Recorder Ensemble

We are a thriving group of enthusiastic recorder players. We have been playing together for a number of years now, and still enjoy our weekly meetings. 

We play a wide variety of music, although traditionally recorder music tends to be from the Renaissance period when people enjoyed dancing to the various tunes. 

We are fortunate in having descant, treble, tenor and bass players which gives a rich, mellow sound. 

We like to perform in the u3a concerts twice a year, at the Christmas tree festival at St Paul's and when invited, at different local venues.