Every Monday and Friday, In your own home, online with Jamulus software (https://jamulus.io). OEMF began just before lockdown, as the COVID19 pandemic was gathering momentum, and has continued ever since. In addition to the usual equipment (your voice and your musical talent), you will need a computer with Jamulus software (https://jamulus.io). Turn off Wi-Fi (please...
Explore the rich and varied repertoire of musicians from court and city in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, for wind and brass instruments: cornett, sackbut, shawm, dulcian, recorder (at 440) and crumhorn.
A Study Day focusing on The Feast of Fools, led by Leah Stuttard, with back-up from Gill Page.
An exploration of the riches of secular vocal music from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Tutors: James Oldfield, Simon Gregory
Medieval Music festival, including concerts, workshops, tuition, and more.
The Sixteen Choral Workshops are a rare and rewarding opportunity for keen amateur singers to explore a variety of music inspired by The Sixteen’s own Choral Pilgrimage. This workshop will explore Casulana: Morir non puo ‘I mio core, and Lassus: Justorum animae.
Anita Datta gives a fascinating introduction to Catalonian Mateus Fletxa (1481–1553) and the music he is most well known for, the Ensalades – works for four or five voices.
Experience the drama and beauty of Tomas Luis de Victoria’s Requiem and Antonio Lotti’s settings of the Crucifixus with Richmond Chamber Choir as part of a Come and Sing day, led by their new Musical Director, Alexander Turner.
Come and sing Charpentier's Messe de Minuit and some other 'surprise' French Baroque repertoire, led by Michael Cameron-Longden.
An un-tutored course for experienced singers and players of early instruments. Non-fixed ensembles of recorders and viols form the main part of the week with a variety of small singing groups depending on participants. Evening sessions for all are conducted and include music for instruments and voices.
Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Pre-formed Consorts.
Friday evening concert and weekend workshop for singers and instrumentalists. Julia Bishop and David Hatcher will lead the two day workshop for singers and instrumentalist on music to include Charpentier's Te Deum.
The Sixteen Choral Workshops are a rare and rewarding opportunity for keen amateur singers to explore a variety of music inspired by The Sixteen’s own Choral Pilgrimage. This workshop will explore Casulana: Morir non puo ‘I mio core, and Lassus: Justorum animae.
This workshop will explore Casulana: Morir non puo ‘I mio core, and Lassus: Justorum animae.
Workshop exploring several settings by Palestrina, each compared with that of one other sixteenth-century composer.
Viol players of all standards are welcome, players will work in small groups of similar standard and experience so everyone will be catered for! Led by Philip Redfern and Vickie Hobson.
A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.
A course in the historic town in southwest France that explores the music of Josquin des Pres and his influential school. Directed by Rory McCleery.
South West Baroque Orchestra is the regional period instrument orchestra in the South West. Applicants are welcome to play for a rehearsal to try out the experience of baroque playing techniques.
The Voice of the Turtledove Settings of The Song of Songs by Palestrina and other composers from all over Europe.
Join the Esterhazy singers for a fun day singing this popular work.
Table Music – Instrumental ensemble music from 17th Century Saxony and Moravia. Pitch A=440 Hz.
With separate groups for singers and instrumentalists led by Michael Cameron-Longden and Lynne Hope, the workshop will look at some French Baroque music. The EMFS AGM will take place over the lunch break.
The Esterhazy Singers invite singers for a fun day of singing selections from Bach’s Mass in B Minor under their inspirational Music Director David Halstead.
Banbury Early Music Festival is a brand new festival for 2024 where early music fans and newcomers can come and participate in inspiring workshops, listen to world class concerts, leaf through a myriad of music and try out early instruments until their heart's content! Organised by three local passionate and enthusiastic early music specialists Heidi...
Vivaldi and contemporaries - a workshop for voices and orchestra. Further details TBC.
For experienced viol players with an interest on improving their technique on Renaissance instruments and in reading from facsimile.
A chance to sing glorious Italian choral music in a splendid church overlooking the canals of Venice. Programme includes works by Monteverdi, Rovetta, Grandi, Cavalli and Lotti.
Every Monday and Friday, In your own home, online with Jamulus software (https://jamulus.io). OEMF began just before lockdown, as the COVID19 pandemic was gathering momentum, and has continued ever since. In addition to the usual equipment (your voice and your musical talent), you will need a computer with Jamulus software (https://jamulus.io). Turn off Wi-Fi (please...
Italian Renaissance Instrumental Canzonas, for instrumentalists.
Workshop for Voices and Instruments, details TBC. .
Spend a day with the English Baroque Choir and Harry Bradford to explore one of Bach’s greatest works.
A workshop exploring the rich creative seam of the century’s most beloved songs - for voices and plucked strings.
A workshop open to all, including families. Discover the joys of singing this highly accessible music. No experience needed. Led by Christopher Monks of the Armonico Consort. Registration closes on 29 September 2024.
Workshops and Performances with the theme "Connections".
Choral workshop - choruses & chorales only.
The Sixteen Choral Workshops are a rare and rewarding opportunity for keen amateur singers to explore a variety of music inspired by The Sixteen’s own Choral Pilgrimage. This workshop will explore Casulana: Morir non puo ‘I mio core, and Lassus: Justorum animae.
Monteverdi Vespers workshop, organised by Petros Singers; led by Paul McCreesh, with the Gabrieli Consort and Players.
Come and Sing Vivaldi's Gloria, led by James Ross with a stellar line-up of vocal and wind soloists.
Further details TBC.
Cantata 29 Wir danken dir, Gott. Cantata 63 Christen, ätzet diesen Tag.
Sing Ludovico Grossi da Viadana's Missa Defunctorum with Platinum Consort.
Tim Knight will lead you through the day in his inimitable relaxed style showcasing Handel's Messiah and oratorio choruses.
South West Baroque Orchestra is the regional period instrument orchestra in the South West. Applicants are welcome to play for a rehearsal to try out the experience of baroque playing techniques.
The life and music of Thomas Morley - a workshop for singers. Full details TBC.
Apt for voices & viols - Music from Jacobean England Singing with viols and viol playing with singers is a special and unique experience with a particularly English repertoire consisting of madrigals, motets, verse anthems and consort anthems (A=415). Applications now open via the link below.
Further details TBC.
A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.
A weekend of medieval and renaissance consort music coaching and performance, with William Lyons & The City Musick.
NEEMF AGM and workshop - Cristόbal de Morales: Missa Mille Regretz.
Come & Sing Choruses from Handel's Messiah with Sheffield Music Makers.
Viol players of all standards are welcome, players will work in small groups of similar standard and experience so everyone will be catered for! Led by Philip Redfern and Vickie Hobson.
Lassus for voices and instruments. Full details TBC.
Pergolesi's Stabat Mater - a workshop for sopranos and altos led by Mhairi Lawson and accompanied by Jan Waterfield.
This workshop provides singers and instrumentalists with an opportunity to perform some of the exciting and rhythmically challenging music by the Spanish composer Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla. The main work to be studied is Padilla’s Missa sine nomine. Booking now open via the link below.
Here is the chance to play your Baroque stringed instruments (A=415) under the Tutorship of Oliver Webber. Further details TBC.
A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.
South West Baroque Orchestra is the regional period instrument orchestra in the South West. Applicants are welcome to play for a rehearsal to try out the experience of baroque playing techniques.
Grace Barton with Polyphonica Recorder Trio will present a workshop for recorder players exploring how to play vocal and instrumental music of Gabrieli and his European contemporaries. Booking now open via the link below.
The Borgias: from sinners to saints. Join Caius Lee, Director of College Music at Worcester College, Oxford, and Director of the Florence International Singing Programme, for a day exploring the composers associated with this notorious dynasty.
Come and discover Medieval music with Mary Mohan and Jude Rees. Delve into the world of Medieval manuscripts, dance tunes, beautiful sacred music and more.
Tutors: Alison Crum, John Bryan, Peter Wendland, Ibi Aziz. Three days of viol consort playing in preformed groups of any level, studying in depth any music chosen by the group, coached by members of the Rose Consort of Viols.
Details TBC.
Music composed in response to loss 1454-1612, for singers.
A once a year treat for singers to come together to perform Handel's amazing music & raise money for a local charity. This year's event will be conducted by Anthony Gray.
Explore and celebrate some of Handel’s wonderful arias with an aficionado of his music.
Repertoire: Gibbons, Hooper and contemporaries, for singers.
South West Baroque Orchestra is the regional period instrument orchestra in the South West. Applicants are welcome to play for a rehearsal to try out the experience of baroque playing techniques.
A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.
Christmas Workshop for Voices and Instruments.
William Lyons and Richard Thomas from The City Musick will be heading to Halsway Manor for the very first time, bringing with them all the joys of the festive season during the Renaissance.
For centuries Christmas and the surrounding seasons have inspired composers to new heights of invention. The repertoire chosen for this course will reach across the ages: from the eternal beauty of the Tudor church right up to the twenty-first century.
This is a workshop for voices and instruments at pitch A=440, to celebrate Christmas.
Viol players of all standards are welcome, players will work in small groups of similar standard and experience so everyone will be catered for! Led by Philip Redfern and Vickie Hobson.
Five Centuries of a Medieval Christmas: a workshop for all instruments, led by Paul Leigh and Gill Page of Trouvere. The workshop will look at pieces from the eleventh through to the fifteenth centuries, including plainchant, paraliturgical hymns, secular music and devotional carols from as far afield as France, Sicily and England.
A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.
Come and join members of Bath Bach Choir in singing Bach’s cantata Die Elenden sollen essen (BWV 75), under the direction of David Hill, Musical Director of the Choir.
Recorders@Plymouth are back for their annual visit to Halsway Manor, offering an opportunity to explore the huge diversity of recorder orchestra repertoire.
Explore the rich and varied repertoire of musicians from court and city in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, for wind and brass instruments: cornett, sackbut, shawm, dulcian, recorder (at 440) and crumhorn.