Since 1986, Larry Lipkis has been a core member of the Baltimore Consort, an internationally acclaimed early music ensemble specializing in popular music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. The group has made twelve recordings on the Dorian label and maintains an active touring schedule of 30-35 concerts per year. Larry plays viola da gamba and Renaissance winds with the Consort.
Larry also teaches viola da gamba and recorder at various national workshops and conclaves, such as Viols West, the Viola da Gamba Society annual conclave, and Early Music Week at Pinewoods, run by the Country Dance and Song Society, where he has served as program director.