Orpheus Music

12/09/2026

New Gecko newsletter out now.

This edition features the legacy of John Playford and his English Dancing Master, a spotlight on the Aulos Robin series, and a very special article by Robyn Mellor exploring the full Aulos range – the Haka, Symphony, and Bel Canto. It's a true Robin (and Robyn!) revolution.

Read the full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/orpheusmusic/sep2gecko2026-5849594

11/09/2026

Bring Your Ensemble to Life

Playing recorder as part of a quartet? Discover inspiring music selected for recorder ensembles, perfect for rehearsals, performances and making music together.

Explore a range of quartet pieces and find your next musical challenge.

🌐 Visit: www.orpheusmusic.com.au

10/09/2026

Crafted for Exceptional Performance

Discover the Takeyama Collection, featuring beautifully crafted recorders for musicians who value quality, precision and outstanding tone.

Whether you're performing, practising or developing your skills, find an instrument designed to bring your music to life.

🌐 Visit: www.orpheusmusic.com.au

09/09/2026

Start Your Musical Journey with Aulos

Whether you're a beginner, student or experienced recorder player, the Aulos Collection offers quality instruments to support every stage of your musical journey.

Discover carefully selected recorders designed for great tone, comfortable playing and reliable performance.

🌐 Visit: www.orpheusmusic.com.au

02/09/2026

Another new recorder roll bag by Wattle Crafts.
https://www.orpheusmusic.com.au/products/handmade-recorder-roll-puppy-parade

01/09/2026

We are deeply grateful to our generous sponsors for making the 2028 Australasian Recorder Competition possible.

Solo prizes are as follows:

Open Section
1st Prize: $2,500 (Mollenhauer and The Parish Family)
2nd Prize: $1,000 (The Parish Family)
3rd Prize: $500 (Lynden Gallagher)

18 and Under Section
1st Prize: $1,000 (Sydney Recorder Orchestra)
2nd Prize: $500 (Sophia Mundi Steiner School)
3rd Prize: $200 (Takeyama Recorders)

12 and Under Section
1st Prize: $500 (Society of Recorder Players South Australia and Kathy Day)
2nd Prize: $200 (Anonymous)
3rd Prize: $100 (Cecilia White)

Thank you to all our sponsors for supporting young musicians and the recorder community.

01/09/2026

Aulos knick Tenors back in stock.

Designed to make fi*****ng easier without any keys. Soft and sonorous tone. Model No. 211A (E) Series Robin Register c' - d''' Length 62.2cm Material ABS resin Design curved windway concave bell at the footjoint three-piece Accessories leatherette bag adjustable thumb rest cleaning rod, joint grease...

31/08/2026

We are pleased to announce that we have received a new shipment of Takeyama Recorders.
https://www.orpheusmusic.com.au/collections/takeyama-recorders

Also the Aulos bent knick Tenors have also been restocked.
https://www.orpheusmusic.com.au/products/knick-robin-tenor-recorder

Shop premium Takeyama recorders online. Japanese handcrafted instruments in boxwood, rosewood & more. Limited stock available. Order now at Orpheus Music.

30/08/2026

We would like to thank our generous sponsors for supporting the 2028 Australasian Recorder Competition.

Ensemble prizes are as follows:

Open Section
1st Prize: $2,000 (Victorian Recorder Guild)
2nd Prize: $1,000 (Victorian Recorder Guild)
3rd Prize: $500 (Recorders and Early Music Union New Zealand)

18 and Under Section
1st Prize: $500 (Don Cowell Memorial Trust)
2nd Prize: $300 (Canberra Recorder and Early Music Society)
3rd Prize: $200 (Canberra Recorder and Early Music Society)

Additional contributions to running costs have been generously provided by anonymous donors and Dianne Goulding.

Thank you to all our sponsors for your support of young musicians and the recorder community.

30/08/2026