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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTSTAMP:20260428T111855Z
CREATED:20260428T111855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T111855Z
UID:5466-1794182400-1794527999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Seventeenth-century Strings
DESCRIPTION: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 String Band\, Oliver Webber.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5466/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20260428T105925Z
CREATED:20260428T105925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T105925Z
UID:5458-1795046400-1795391999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Consorted Viols
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5458/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20260430T084818Z
CREATED:20260430T084818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T084818Z
UID:5485-1795392000-1795823999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Page to Performance: Medieval Music
DESCRIPTION:Come and discover Medieval music with Mary Mohan\, Jude Rees and Leah Stuttard. \nDelve into the world of Medieval manuscripts\, dance tunes\, beautiful sacred music and more.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5485/
LOCATION:Halsway Manor\, Halsway Lane\, Crowcombe\, Taunton\, TA4 4BD
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260430T085030Z
CREATED:20260430T085030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T085030Z
UID:5487-1796947200-1797206399@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Renaissance Festive Music
DESCRIPTION: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 during the Christmas season in renaissance Europe.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5487/
LOCATION:Halsway Manor\, Halsway Lane\, Crowcombe\, Taunton\, TA4 4BD
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270115
DTSTAMP:20261026T110512Z
CREATED:20261026T110512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T110512Z
UID:5852-1799625600-1799971199@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Purcell for Singers & Continuo
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5852/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments,Singers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270129
DTSTAMP:20261026T105502Z
CREATED:20261026T105502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T105502Z
UID:5840-1800835200-1801180799@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Consorting Viols
DESCRIPTION:Three days of viol consort playing in a variety of groups exploring treasures of 16th- and 17th-century consort music. \nTutors: Alison Crum\, Peter Wendland.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5840/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTSTAMP:20261026T105643Z
CREATED:20261026T105643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T105643Z
UID:5842-1801094400-1801439999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Baroque Chamber Music
DESCRIPTION:An inspirational and encouraging weekend of exploring the style and refinement of baroque chamber music. \nTutors: Rachel Beckett\, Theresa Caudle\, Mark Caudle\, Oliver John Ruthven\, Claire Williams.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5842/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208
DTSTAMP:20260505T084449Z
CREATED:20260505T084449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T084449Z
UID:5497-1801785600-1802044799@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:The City Musick with William Lyons & Richard Thomas
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5497/
LOCATION:Hertfordshire
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212
DTSTAMP:20261026T105824Z
CREATED:20261026T105824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T105824Z
UID:5844-1802044800-1802390399@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Baroque Flutes
DESCRIPTION:A focussed three days to help you improve tone and technique through the wonderful flute repertoire of the 18th century. \nTutors: Georgia Browne\, Benedict Williams.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5844/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302
DTSTAMP:20260430T085204Z
CREATED:20260430T085204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T085204Z
UID:5489-1803600000-1803945599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:PIVA Real Roots!
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5489/
LOCATION:Halsway Manor\, Halsway Lane\, Crowcombe\, Taunton\, TA4 4BD
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270308
DTSTAMP:20261026T110036Z
CREATED:20261026T110036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T110036Z
UID:5846-1804118400-1804463999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lute Fest
DESCRIPTION:Benslow’s annual feast for lutenists and allied instruments of all abilities\, devised and presented with The Lute Society. \nTutors: Sami Brown\, Jacob Heringman\, Lynda Sayce\, Matthew Spring\, Sara Stowe\, Kristiina Watt.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5846/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270412
DTSTAMP:20261026T110227Z
CREATED:20261026T110227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T110227Z
UID:5848-1806969600-1807487999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Baroque Oratorio Project: Odes to St Cecilia
DESCRIPTION: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.. \nTutors: Naomi Burrell\, Gail Hennessy\, Fernando Miguel Jalôto\, Gavin Kibble\, Nicholas Shaw.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5848/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270412
DTSTAMP:20261026T110339Z
CREATED:20261026T110339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T110339Z
UID:5850-1807056000-1807487999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Natural Trumpets
DESCRIPTION:Explore a range of baroque techniques and repertoire for natural trumpet with period brass specialist Richard Thomas.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5850/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270412
DTSTAMP:20260505T084317Z
CREATED:20260505T084259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T084317Z
UID:5494-1807228800-1807487999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Viol Consorts with members of Fretwork
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5494/
LOCATION:Jackdaws Music\, Great Elm\, Frome\, Somerset\, BA11 3NY
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270423
DTSTAMP:20261026T111347Z
CREATED:20261026T111331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T111347Z
UID:5854-1808092800-1808438399@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Revelry & Refinement: Medieval Band Camp
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wealth and variety of musical timbres and textures found in music of the 12th-15th centuries. \nTutors: Emily Baines\, Arngeir Hauksson.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5854/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270503
DTSTAMP:20261026T113944Z
CREATED:20261026T113907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T113944Z
UID:5857-1809043200-1809302399@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Baroque Solo Sonatas: Melody & Continuo
DESCRIPTION:Explore the early history of the baroque solo sonata\, from the era of Merula and Fontana through to Bach and Handel. \nTutors: Naomi Burrell\, Satoko Doi-Luck\, Gavin Kibble.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5857/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270503
DTSTAMP:20261026T114721Z
CREATED:20261026T114721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T114721Z
UID:5859-1809043200-1809302399@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Gregorian Chant: The Joys of Singing
DESCRIPTION:Experience the world of Gregorian chant in this inclusive\, friendly and informative course led by John Rowlands-Pritchard.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5859/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Singers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270528
DTSTAMP:20261026T115057Z
CREATED:20261026T115057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T115057Z
UID:5861-1811116800-1811462399@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Renaissance Polyphony
DESCRIPTION:Glorious renaissance polyphony for choir with historic brass. \nTutors: Jeremy West\, Gareth Wilson.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5861/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments,Singers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTSTAMP:20261026T115440Z
CREATED:20261026T115420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T115440Z
UID:5863-1811721600-1811807999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Baroque Cello Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTutor: Jacob Garside.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5863/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270611
DTSTAMP:20261026T180011Z
CREATED:20261026T180011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T180011Z
UID:5870-1812326400-1812671999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Baroque Orchestra
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5870/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270622
DTSTAMP:20261026T175852Z
CREATED:20261026T175852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T175852Z
UID:5868-1813190400-1813622399@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Viols Fest
DESCRIPTION:Experience the bliss of dedicated days exploring the viol\, with expert tuition from the world-class Rose Consort of Viols. \nTutors: Ibi Aziz\, Alison Crum\, Alison Kinder\, Peter Wendland.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5868/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270620
DTSTAMP:20261026T175746Z
CREATED:20261026T175746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T175746Z
UID:5866-1813363200-1813449599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Viol Discovery Day
DESCRIPTION: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! \nTutor: Sam Stadlen.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5866/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270724
DTSTAMP:20261023T080934Z
CREATED:20261023T080718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T080934Z
UID:5826-1815868800-1816387199@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Beauchamp Early Music Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHeld over 6 days 18th – 23rd July 2027\, for both residential and non-residential attendees\, our course is led by our Musical Director David Hatcher and Choral Director David Allinson.  For more information\, please see the website: https://glosacadmusic.org/.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5826/
LOCATION:Malvern College\, WR14 3DF
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments,Singers
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