Explore some of the most intriguing string music of the baroque era in this course focusing on the 17th century - the age of ‘wonder and delight’ in the arts, in which the ability to astonish was the hallmark of every great musician - guided by baroque violinist and director of the highly acclaimed Monteverdi...
Dive into the rich and transportative sound of the viol and improve your ensemble’s playing in this inspiring course with expert coaching from Alison Crum and members of the renowned Rose Consort of Viols.
Come and discover Medieval music with Mary Mohan, Jude Rees and Leah Stuttard. Delve into the world of Medieval manuscripts, dance tunes, beautiful sacred music and more.
William Lyons and Richard Thomas from The City Musick will be heading back to Halsway Manor this Christmastide, bringing with them all the joys of the festive season during the Renaissance. Intended for players of renaissance wind, brass and strings, this course will celebrate the huge variety of sounds and styles of Christmas music heard...
Singers and continuo players have the chance to revel in the treasure of Purcell’s solo, ensemble and choral works, with Emily Owen and Satoko Doi-Luck.
Three days of viol consort playing in a variety of groups exploring treasures of 16th- and 17th-century consort music. Tutors: Alison Crum, Peter Wendland.
An inspirational and encouraging weekend of exploring the style and refinement of baroque chamber music. Tutors: Rachel Beckett, Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, Oliver John Ruthven, Claire Williams.
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 focussed three days to help you improve tone and technique through the wonderful flute repertoire of the 18th century. Tutors: Georgia Browne, Benedict Williams.
This is the 11th PIVA Real Roots! course at Halsway, where you will be exploring the world of late 16th-century popular music - this year concentrating on music from Germany.
Benslow's annual feast for lutenists and allied instruments of all abilities, devised and presented with The Lute Society. Tutors: Sami Brown, Jacob Heringman, Lynda Sayce, Matthew Spring, Sara Stowe, Kristiina Watt.
Spend a week revelling in glorious baroque harmonies putting together choral and orchestral music in honour of St Cecilia by Henry Purcell and his contemporaries, from first rehearsal to public performance.. Tutors: Naomi Burrell, Gail Hennessy, Fernando Miguel Jalôto, Gavin Kibble, Nicholas Shaw.
Explore a range of baroque techniques and repertoire for natural trumpet with period brass specialist Richard Thomas.
This course offers viol players the chance to explore consort repertoire from the viol’s Golden Age and to improve their technique along the way. Composers studied will include Jenkins, Purcell, Holborne, Lawes and Coperario. There may also be time for a session or two on technical trouble-shooting for those interested.
Explore the wealth and variety of musical timbres and textures found in music of the 12th-15th centuries. Tutors: Emily Baines, Arngeir Hauksson.
Explore the early history of the baroque solo sonata, from the era of Merula and Fontana through to Bach and Handel. Tutors: Naomi Burrell, Satoko Doi-Luck, Gavin Kibble.
Experience the world of Gregorian chant in this inclusive, friendly and informative course led by John Rowlands-Pritchard.
Glorious renaissance polyphony for choir with historic brass. Tutors: Jeremy West, Gareth Wilson.
This one-day course introduces the key aspects of playing the baroque cello. We will explore, playing without the spike, posture, the baroque bow and temperaments through practical music making. Tutor: Jacob Garside.
Finesse your Baroque orchestral skills and learn little-known repertoire with tuition from experts in the field of early music, Theresa Caudle, Mark Caudle, and Claire Williams.
Experience the bliss of dedicated days exploring the viol, with expert tuition from the world-class Rose Consort of Viols. Tutors: Ibi Aziz, Alison Crum, Alison Kinder, Peter Wendland.
Want to know if the viol is for you? Join us for this discovery day course in which tutors provide an introduction to the instrument, basic playing techniques and rich repertoire. No previous string playing experience is required! Tutor: Sam Stadlen.
The Beauchamp Early Music Course is a practical, creative and social experience for adult amateur musicians. Focusing on Renaissance and early Baroque repertoire, participants sing and play some of the greatest music written in the 16th and 17th centuries. Held over 6 days 18th - 23rd July 2027, for both residential and non-residential attendees, our...