Heartwood includes Janice Arrowsmith, Laura Loewen, Ray Overpeck, Marilyn Nolt, Lynne Rush, Beth Yoder, and Rob Yoder

Brief History:
A few years back, Marilyn Nolt and Ray Overpeck got the idea of playing some recorder duets together. Soon the group expanded to include Lynne Rush and Beth Yoder and a quartet was born. After receiving a bass recorder as a gift, Rob Yoder was invited to add the low register to this ensemble. The group then invited Laura Loewen and Janice Arrowsmith to join in, two versatile players who bring the whole range of recorders.

We are a group of recorder enthusiasts who enjoy the recorder and playing in an ensemble. Occasionally we add percussion, guitar, harp or other instruments to the mix. Where the group will go from here is anyone’s guess. We’ll keep playing for the joy of it and as long as we’ve still got wind enough to make our recorders sound.

Heartwood occasionally performs in churches, libraries and wherever they’ll have us in Bucks and Montgomery counties and the surrounding area.

From Left: Marilyn Nolt, Janice Arrowsmith, Ray Overpeck,
Lynne Rush, Beth Yoder, Rob Yoder and Laura Loewen