An inclusive course for all to experience Gregorian chant in a friendly, entertaining, informative and enjoyable context. A shared exploration of its music and cultural history, works towards daily performances of a meditative chant sequence. Tutor: John Rowlands-Pritchard.
The music will be the Missa l'hora passa (Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei) of Ludovico da Viadana; and Adoremus in Æternam of Gregorio Allegri. The cost to participate in the day is £25 per singer, and pre-registration is required by email (jnmr84094@gmail.com). All voice parts are most welcome.
Sweelinck and Scheidt - workshop for voices and instruments (A=440).
Come and Sing: Vivaldi Gloria, Zadok The Priest, Quanta Qualia, and other short pieces.
Join the Waynflete Singers in a workshop on Handel's four Coronation Anthems, including Zadok the Priest, and Parry's I Was Glad.
The Sadler partbooks preserve much pre-Reformation Catholic music alongside more contemporary Latin motets by Tallis, Byrd and Morley.
This Event has been Postponed - new date TBC Missa La Luna Piena by Giuseppe Corsi da Celano (1631 - 1691). Workshop for singers and instrumentalists, to include the BMEMF AGM.
Purcell Symphony Anthem “My Heart is Inditing”, for voices and instruments.
A choral day with Martin Lightowler, singing pieces from the last 500 years - from John Taverner’s Kyrie ‘Leroy’, to John Tavener’s The Lamb.
A chance to sing William Byrd's Mass for Four Voices on the 400th anniversary of his death, with Liverpool Renaissance Singers led by Deborah Catterall.
Master Byrd differs from ‘greatest hits’ compilations in being a dramatic presentation that helps the audience understand Byrd’s life and the conditions of composition and his music.
An event, for voices and instruments, to celebrate the life and contribution to early music of the late TVEMF chairman, David Fletcher.
A course exploring the music of four of Palestrina’s successors, in a former monastery overlooking the Adriatic.
De Monte – Peccantem me quotidie Byrd – Cibavit eos Clemens non Papa – Tristitia et anxietas
The Prescot Festival Chorus will assemble once again this June, and sopranos, altos, tenors and basses from across the region are invited to join them. The typically 100-strong massed choir will be singing Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria, under conductor Ian Wells, accompanied by organist Peter Kwater.
Transalpine Vespers - German and Italian early baroque music - for singers and instrumentalists. Pitch: A=415.
Come and Sing Monteverdi and Durante with the Northampton Chamber Choir and the Malcolm Arnold Chapel Choir - led by Marcela Campana and Simon Toyne.
Join Richmond Opera, led by Lindsay Bramley, in a musical workshop followed by an informal concert singing excerpts from Handel’s Semele plus other choral pieces from the Baroque era.
Come and sing works by Tallis, Taverner and Byrd.
Requiems by Duarte Lobo and Frank Martin: a course for invited singers in a former monastery overlooking the Adriatic, directed by JanJoost van Elburg.
A workshop for voices and instruments on Verse Anthems by Byrd and his contemporaries.
Receive expert tuition from Jeff Stewart, assisted by Ben Saul, with accompaniment from a string quartet and professional soloists.
Workshop for voices and soft instruments covering a fascinating and inspiring range of accompanied choral music, ranging from an anonymous 11th century Alleluia to Byrd’s Veni, sancte spiritus and Miserere mihi Domine, via anonymous and named composers such as Dunstaple, Frye, Taverner and Parsons.
Singing day directed by Keith Orrell. Palestrina's Missa Assumpta Est Maria and Pizzetti's De Profundis.
Members of Stile Antico will lead and coach participants through a feast of Byrd’s music, chosen to mark 400 years since the composer’s death. The day will culminate with a grand service of evensong.
Through a series of lectures and recitals, led by a range of experts, uncover more about William Byrd, his life and music.
The Sound of (Sixteenth-Century) Music: All upper voices welcome to enjoy an evening singing “equal-voice” polyphony, with all its strange dissonance and surprising textures.
John and Mary Cousen were early members of NEEMF who contributed greatly to the enjoyment of early music in the region, and more widely. This event will be open to all comers (A=440), whatever you sing or play and whether or not you knew John and Mary – just as long as you are prepared...
A week of Renaissance Music in Ghent.
Leading performers from the group will direct a series of workshops on 17th/18th century music, song, dance, commedia and costume making, with a particular emphasis on the English repertoire of this period.
Music will include Byrd - Infelix ego and Quomodo cantabimus amongst other works such as Philippe de Monte - Super flumina Babylonis.
A vocal workshop to include music by Byrd, Tallis, Mundy, Giles and Baldwin.
Come and sing music by Arcadelt, Isaac, Lassus, Wilbye and others.
An international gathering of amateur choral singers.
Vocal ensembles, medieval music, renaissance wind ensembles, viol music, chamber music, lute tuition, early keyboard classes, and more!
This year's festival takes place in venues in and around Gloucester.
Following on from the success of last year’s production of The Fairy Queen, this year’s course focuses on Henry Purcell’s King Arthur: a dramatic work based around the play of the same name by John Dryden. Tutors: Laurence Cummings, Bojan Čičić, Mark Caudle, Leo Duarte and Mary Collins
Sacred Music from Eighteen Century Rome - A workshop for SATB voices and bass instruments.
Banbury's first ever Early Music Day, including: Motets & Madrigals, Come & Sing Masterclass. Baroque Dance class. Young Baroque Musician competition. Concerts by Ensemble La Notte and Música d'Outrora.
Summer school for recorders, viols, lutes and guitars, baroque strings, harpsichord and voices, with repertoire from early Renaissance to late Baroque.
Choir and vocal ensembles, baroque orchestra, recorder classes, chamber music, keyboard tuition, vocal tuition and more!
Director of Music and Co-Founder of the Calder Consort, Dylan McCaig kicks off Banbury Early Music Day with his 'Motets & Madrigals, Come and Sing Masterclass', aimed at amateur and experienced singers all ages.
This residential course is for singers and players of renaissance instruments and has been running for many years. Booking opens January 2023.
Part of Cambridge Early Music's Summer Schools programme, this week will be the perfect opportunity to spend time with like-minded musicians, and to develop your skills under the guidance of a world-class team of tutors. Tutors: Clare Wilkinson, Giles Underwood, Jacob Heringman and John Bryan
Join John Hancorn and Richard Wigmore for a LIVE Sing & Discover workshop as part of Lewes Baroquefest. John and Richard will be exploring Handel’s Solomon. Learn about the culture and history and join in with the choruses. Tickets £30.
A choral workshop enjoying a selection of Bach Motets under the guidance of Nicholas O'Neill. The Motets will be "Lobet den Herrn", "Jesu, meine Freude", "Komm and Jesu, komm".
For competent singers, viol and recorder players, covering music c1450-c1650. Deborah Catterall (Head Tutor, Vocal) Elizabeth Dodd (Viol, Renaissance Dance) Philip Gruar (Recorder) Hugh Cherry (Lute) Michael Piraner (Recorder)
Residential Baroque Music Summer School for baroque wind, string and continuo players and up to ten singers, but there are also opportunities for instrumentalists to sing.
This course is for more advanced singer so numbers will be capped at around 40.
An extended workshop exploring music written for coronations over the past five centuries, including favourite music such as Handel’s ‘Zadok the Priest’ alongside some hidden gems by earlier and later composers. The conductor is Nicholas Wilks, and the organist will be Chris Nickol.
Nigel Short and Tenebrae will hold Masterclasses for Spem in Alium by Tallis and the Allegri Miserere. Then in the evening, join Tenebrae for Spem in Alium and the Miserere as part of a Tenebrae concert.
Exploring the Common Grounds between early music, and its more formalised development, and the music of the people, embodied in traditional and folk music. Open to all singers & players of wind, string, plucked and keyboard instruments (folk, period & modern). Course pitch is A=440. Big recorders are especially welcome!
A course for amateur choral singers of all nationalities and ages in a small town in southwest France. It sets the music of the great Josquin des Pres alongside that of his contemporaries. The course will be held in English.
Come and Sing Vivaldi’s Gloria in the stunning acoustic of Southwell Minster’s Nave. Led by Festival Director Marcus Farnsworth, accompanied by the Festival Baroque Sinfonia and soloists from the festival's vocal apprentice scheme.
‘A notorious swearer and blasphemer’ – the sad life and wonderful music of Thomas Weelkes. Singers in all voices are welcome, as are viols and recorders.
Masterworks by Palestrina and other Vatican composers for experienced choral singers.
SATB welcome to participate in workshop and performance. Repertoire (music provided): - Preces and responses, William Smith (1603-1645) - O Lord the maker of all thing, William Munday (c1530-1591) - Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in E Flat, Michael Wise (c1648-1687) Cost £25 per singer. Pre-registration required by email: jamesnreed@gmail.com.
A four-part online lecture series that will take you through Monteverdi's life, work, and most famous piece, the Vespers of 1610.
Fifteenth Century Medieval Dance, and Fifteenth Century Vocal Polyphony.
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to a “24 hour Drop-In” performance of MESSIAH at St. George’s Church, Hanover Square. Starting with AND THE GLORY OF THE LORD with whoever is there, working through the choruses until the end, then starting all over again and repeating this for 24 hours.
A day exploring European sacred music, including works by Victoria, Gesualdo, and Hassler, with David Everett.
Come and Sing Vivaldi Gloria with Dolce Singers.
Two workshops to mark the 400th anniversary of William Byrd’s death.
Under the guidance of expert workshop leaders, Eamonn Dougan and Sally Dunkley, explore a variety of music inspired by The Sixteen’s own Choral Pilgrimage: De Monte – Peccantem me quotidie Byrd – Cibavit eos Clemens non Papa – Tristitia et anxietas
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.
This course celebrates the long association of Trogir and Venice and traces development of music in the basilica of San Marco that led to the achievements of Monteverdi and Gabrieli.
An exploration of the riches of secular vocal music from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Tutors: James Oldfield, Simon Gregory
Sing all four Handel Coronation Anthems in a day, followed by an evening performance as part of a wider Baroque Coronation Celebration concert.
When David heard – English laments of the early 17th century, a workshop for singers.
Spend a day exploring and developing your choral technique while singing movements from Byrd's Mass for 4 voices & Chilcott's Little Jazz Mass.
Come and Sing wonderful music composed by one of this country's finest composers, who died 400 years ago this year. £30 Including refreshments. To book, and for further details, please email martinlightowler@gmail.com, or text 07948 407209.
Join Musical Director, Stephen Doughty, and members of the Edinburgh Bach Choir for a fun day singing favourite Choral Classics from Handel, Bach and others.
A workshop for experienced choral singers on the music of two composers with anniversaries this year - William Byrd and William Cornysh.
Join the friendly singers of Teddington Choral Society for a day exploring some choruses from Handel's Messiah and Verdi's Requiem, led by Julian Collings and accompanied by Phil Collings.
An informal workshop for singers of all abilities led by Paul Leddington Wright, formerly Organist and Director of Music at Coventry Cathedral. Most of the music on the day will be taken from the European Sacred Music book, edited by John Rutter.
Join Bristol Choral Society, under the direction of Musical Director Hilary Campbell for an afternoon exploring Handel's Messiah and experience an open rehearsal.
Live workshop directed by John Hancorn on choruses from Bach’s B minor Mass, for singers and orchestra (i.e. appropriate instruments!). Pitch A=440.
An opportunity for people of all musical backgrounds to join together in song, and go on to perform alongside professional artists. The morning session will include learning some music by J. S. Bach, and the afternoon session will include a music creation workshop,