My first instrument was the piano, since both my parents were amateur pianists. In school, I picked up the violin and played it through college. In my early working career (in information technology), a few friends played the recorder, so I learned the soprano and alto to join their jam sessions. I later formed a string quartet at my church and then added viola when we needed one. All the time, I was also singing in choral groups. When I retired in 2016, I decided I wanted to spend all my time on music. I got a few more recorders, joined WRS and am thrilled at all the opportunities to play even though it has mostly been virtual lately. I also play in the New Dawn Consort. I have been on the Board since 2018 and serve as the Treasurer and Webmaster.