Workshops

Come and Sing Vivaldi's Gloria, led by James Ross with a stellar line-up of vocal and wind soloists.

This is a workshop for singers and one keyboard player, exploring some of the sacred anthems by Henry Purcell, regarded as one of England's greatest composers of the Baroque period.

An opportunity to work on a couple of the church cantatas of J.S.Bach, “Ein Feste Burg” and “Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit”, with conductor Duncan Lord and accompanist Kevin Bull.

James Weeks leads an inspiring day exploring the brilliant, varied and stunningly expressive church music of Henry Purcell.  This special workshop takes place in the magnificent Chapter House of Durham Cathedral, and culminates in a unique opportunity to for participants to sing one of the workshop pieces as an Introit at the cathedral’s service of...

Cantata 29 Wir danken dir, Gott. Cantata 63 Christen, ätzet diesen Tag. ​

Tim Knight will lead you through the day in his inimitable relaxed style showcasing Handel's Messiah and oratorio choruses.  

In this workshop, Katie and Will take you on a sung exploration of Thomas Morley’s life and music; the programme will include both his secular and his sacred music in up to 7 parts, with texts in Latin, English and Italian.

A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.

Treasures from Latin America - Early Polyphony from Mexico, Peru and Bolivia, with Sarah Latto.

Come & Sing Choruses from Handel's Messiah with Sheffield Music Makers.

Pergolesi's Stabat Mater - a workshop for sopranos and altos led by Mhairi Lawson and accompanied by Jan Waterfield.

A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.

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.

During this event, you will enjoy exploring sumptuous Sevillian motets written in honour of the Virgin Mary, sacred works written by Mexican composers, and even music in the Nahuatl language of the Aztec Empire.

The reputation of Robert Parsons (c.1535–72), today rests almost entirely on the honeyed beauty of his Ave Maria, with its perfect Amen. But his other sacred music is of such high quality, and so little known, that it will be a pleasure to explore it.

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.

Repertoire: Gibbons, Hooper and contemporaries, for singers.

A variety of concerts and other events, including a choral workshop for all presented by Robert Hollingworth, director of I Fagiolini.

A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.

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.

Workshop covering Gregorian 4-line and neume notation with Tony Berridge.

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.

Explore choral masterpieces, learn about their historical and musical contexts, and brush up on singing technique with a vocal expert.

Join Twickenham Choral for a workshop on Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 in preparation for their concert with His Majesty’s Sagbutts and Cornets.

Cantata 61 Nun komm’ der Heiden Heiland. Cantata 182 Himmelskönig, sei willkommen.

The Music of Thomas Tomkins – from both his madrigal output, and his sacred output.  A workshop for voices with Carys Lane.

Enjoy a rewarding day singing this sublime piece with former Music Director of Reading Bach Choir, JanJoost van Elburg.

Drawing on historical visualisation and memorisation techniques, this session aims to introduce the participant to the basic building blocks of improvised counterpoint. The session is led by Tim Braithwaite, director of the Cappella Pratensis, and is open to all, whether you sing professionally, for fun, or simply enjoy listening to early music.

A trilogy of Crucifixus settings by Antonio Lotti, plus Lotti’s setting of Ad Dominum cum tribularer, as well as the Salve Regina by his Venetian forebear, Francesco Cavalli.  Directed by Scott Inglis-Kidger.

A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.

Join David Allinson for a day exploring Palestrina’s music, in a programme which moves from the majestic to the intimate, from the contemplative to the joyful, and which avoids well-worn and obvious pieces.

Messa La Luna Piena (The ‘Full Moon’ Mass) in 8 parts by Giuseppe Corsi da Celano.  A workshop for singers and instruments with George Parris.

This practical workshop, led by Tim Braithwaite, explores how Josquin and his contemporary singer-composers actually visualised their music and the compositional techniques they employed in a musical language so very different from our own.

Workshop for singers, led by Richard de Winter - songs from the Henry VIII manuscript.

Hei Mihi, Domine – Iberian Penitential Motets.  A workshop for voices with David Allinson.

Whether you're new to singing Bach or a seasoned Bach Club stalwart, these workshops offer a chance to deepen your appreciation of his genius. Directed by Scott Inglis-Kidger.

A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.

Join the Platinum Consort to enjoy both the soloistic and consort aspects of six of the finest anthems by William Byrd.  Directed by Scott Inglis-Kidger.

Workshop for singers with James Weeks.  Repertoire: Sacred and secular works by Orlando di Lasso.

Explore a variety of music inspired by The Sixteen’s own Choral Pilgrimage.

A joint NEEMF/ABCD workshop with Robert Hollingworth in Newcastle, exploring familiar and unknown music to encircle Palm Sunday, including Victoria's Tenebrae. Further details on the NEEMF website Further details on the ABCD website

Evensong for the eve of Palm Sunday (Hosannah to the son of David – Gibbons / Wood in F). Round Byrd is an occasional choir focussing on the “performance” of English Cathedral Music from the 16th and 17th Centuries in a liturgical context.  New singers are always welcome to come to a single event or...