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Orpheus Music proudly presents.

The Australasian Recorder Festival 2028

January 9-14 Armidale NSW Australia with Opening Concert January 8

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Orpheus Music Recorder Competition 2028

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We offer Free Parcel Post within Australia for all orders over $200. Unsatisfied with your purchase? Email orders@orpheusmusic.com.au within 7 days.

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Sheet Music Insurance

All orders dispatched by Auspost are insured up to a value of $100. Please contact us if you require additional insurance.

Recorder Insurance

All instruments dispatched by Orpheus Music are automatically insured for their full value at no extra cost to the customer.

Australia’s Specialist in High Quality Recorder Instruments

As a dedicated recorder-focused store since 1994, Orpheus Music brings together carefully selected recorders, specialist sheet music, and performance opportunities for players who take the instrument seriously. Musicians who value response, tonal depth, and repertoire, shopping online for recorders at Orpheus Music offers a curated selection built around quality and musical integrity.

Thoughtfully Selected Recorder Instruments for Every Level

Our high quality recorder collection spans the full family, supporting solo performance, ensemble work, and long-term study.

  • Full Consort Range: Sopranino to sub-bass recorders for consort depth and solo clarity
  • Seasoned Tonewoods: Cherrywood, olivewood, tulipwood and other seasoned timbers shaped by established makers
  • Ergonomic Spacing: Comfort knick tenor designs that improve hand spacing and playing angle
  • Reliable Intonation: Resin models offering stable tuning for ensemble consistency
  • Long-term Care: Cleaning rods, cases, cork grease and maintenance tools for ongoing care

Each recorder instrument is chosen for tuning reliability, tonal balance, and finish.

Sheet Music and Instruments That Expand Repertoire

Repertoire shapes how a high quality recorder develops in the hands of a player. Our catalogue supports beginners through to professionals with editions chosen for clarity and musical depth.

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  • Baroque Editions: Baroque anthologies with continuo or piano
  • Solo Repertoire: Solo collections for tenor and bass from the 13th to 21st centuries
  • Learning Methods: Method books for adult and returning players
  • Consort Music: Trio and consort editions from Renaissance to contemporary works
  • Contemporary Editions: Featured new releases and new music in a wide range of styles
  • Selections evolve as new editions and instruments arrive.

What Makes Us the Trusted Source for Shopping Recorders Online

  • Clear Returns Policy: Faulty or misdescribed items qualify for a money-back guarantee, with returns accepted within 3 days for recorders and 7 days for other goods.
  • Insured Delivery: All recorders are shipped with full-value insurance and tracking, providing peace of mind on every purchase.
  • Free AU Shipping: Free Australia-wide shipping on orders over $200.
  • Performance Community: Beyond retail, Orpheus Music supports festivals, competitions, and publications that grow the recorder community.

Join a Tradition of Playing Craft and Repertoire

A high quality recorder deserves more than a listing and a price tag. It deserves context, music, and a community that continues to carry it forward.

Explore Orpheus Music and find recorders, music, and events that support inspired playing at every stage.