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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T204914Z
UID:5349-1785542400-1786233599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Music Summer School & Festival
DESCRIPTION:Courses available in choral singing\, vocal ensembles\, solo singing\, baroque orchestra\, baroque chamber music\, renaissance ensembles and singing\, harpsichord and organ. \nCourse tutors include Robert Hollingworth and I Fagiolini\, The Lyons Mouth\, James Gilchrist\, Steven Devine\, Gail Hennessy\, Gavin Kibble\, The Brook Street Band\, The City Musick\, Jane Chapman & David Titterington.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5349/
LOCATION:Gresham’s School\, Norfolk\, NR25 6EA
CATEGORIES:Courses,Festivals,Instruments,Singers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260430T090805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T090805Z
UID:5491-1786147200-1786751999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Early Music Summer School
DESCRIPTION:For competent singers\, viol and recorder players\, covering music c1450-c1650.  Instruction in choral/solo singing\, viol and recorder playing\, lute\, plus vocal technique and various consorts. \nTutors: Deborah Catterall\, Elizabeth Dodd\, Philip Gruar\, Richard MacKenzie\, Michael Piraner.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5491/
LOCATION:Higham Hall\, Bassenthwaite Lake\, Cockermouth\, Cumbria\, CA13 9SH
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments,Singers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20251112T180422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T180532Z
UID:5091-1786752000-1787443199@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Irish Recorder and Viol Course 2026
DESCRIPTION:A course designed for players of recorders\, viols and other early instruments\, covering a wide repertoire from ancient to modern. Sessions include one-to-a-part groups\, workshops\, consort songs\, trio sonatas\, choir\, large and small ensembles. \nTutors: Ibi Aziz\, Caoimhe de Paor\, Pamela Flanagan\, Peter Wendland\, Philip Thorby.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5091/
LOCATION:An Grianán\, Co. Louth\, A92 X9TF
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260428T103240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T103240Z
UID:5450-1786838400-1787529599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Baroque Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:The course offers inspiration and guidance to both singers and players of baroque music from an expert team of leading specialists in historical performance.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5450/
LOCATION:Queen Anne’s School\, Caversham\, Berkshire\, RG4 6DX
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments,Singers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260213T153225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T153342Z
UID:5346-1786924800-1787356799@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:HISS (Historically Informed Summer School) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 16th year\, this international summer school explores common grounds between early\, folk and traditional music.  All singers and instrumentalists welcome.  Classes for lute/theorbo\, viols\, recorders\, renaissance wind\, early brass\, Baroque strings & continuo.  Especially welcoming strong singers (potential soloists).  Rich programme of music marking anniversaries of de Lalande\, Cavalli\, Weelkes and Dowland\, plus Monteverdi and more.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5346/
LOCATION:Bishop Burton College\, York Road\, Bishop Burton\, HU17 8QG
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments,Singers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260428T105729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T105729Z
UID:5456-1787529600-1787875199@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bach Cello Suites
DESCRIPTION:Discover the beauty and genius of Bach’s Cello Suites and improve your cello playing in this relaxed course with tutor Jenny Curtis.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5456/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260429T144400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T144400Z
UID:5482-1787529600-1787875199@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Consort de Danse Baroque Summer School
DESCRIPTION:This non-residential course is designed for all levels from the absolute beginner to the professional dancer and concentrates on the technique & presentation of Baroque dance.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5482/
LOCATION:Rubicon Dance Centre\, Nora Street\, Cardiff\, CF24 1ND
CATEGORIES:Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260428T105058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T105058Z
UID:5454-1788998400-1789343999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Madrigals and Partsongs
DESCRIPTION:Experience the uplifting power of chamber and consort singing\, as tutors James Oldfield and Simon Gregory guide you through a range of beautiful madrigals and partsongs from the 16th century to today.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5454/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Singers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260119T115425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T115425Z
UID:5228-1789084800-1789343999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Country Choral Mixed Programme Weekend
DESCRIPTION:This mixed-voice workshop centres on a varied programme of choral music connected by texts reflecting different aspects of love — playful\, devotional\, reflective\, and lyrical — set across a wide stylistic range. \nWorking in small to medium mixed-voice groups\, singers will explore how different composers treat similar themes in very different musical ways.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5228/
LOCATION:High Trenhouse\, Yorkshire Dales\, BD24 9PR
CATEGORIES:Courses,Singers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20250710T101110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T153903Z
UID:4827-1789171200-1789257599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:NWEMF Workshop with Stephanie Dyer
DESCRIPTION:Renaissance ‘Back-to-School’ – Music for Learning & Scholarship\, a workshop for voices and instruments with Stephanie Dyer.  Chester.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/4827/
CATEGORIES:Instruments,Singers,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260424T090951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T090951Z
UID:5431-1789171200-1789257599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:EEMF Workshop with Patrick Craig
DESCRIPTION:Music for the Feast of the Holy Cross – a workshop for voices only with Patrick Craig.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5431/
LOCATION:Castle Street Methodist Church\, Cambridge\, CB3 0AH
CATEGORIES:Singers,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260424T095312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T095312Z
UID:5441-1789171200-1789257599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:MEMF Workshop with Mark Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Workshop for voices and instruments at A440 with Mark Wilson.  Details to follow.  Venue Stafford.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5441/
CATEGORIES:Instruments,Singers,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260402T154719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T154720Z
UID:5393-1789776000-1789862399@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:NEEMF Workshop with Leah Stuttard
DESCRIPTION:Feast of Fools – a workshop for singers and all instrumentalists\, led by Dr Leah Stuttard.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5393/
LOCATION:Burley in Wharfedale Methodist Church\, LS29 7DT
CATEGORIES:Instruments,Singers,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20250630T142602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T142631Z
UID:4784-1789862400-1790207999@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rondo Viol Academy
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate and Upper Intermediate. Run by Jacqui Robertson-Wade and Alison Kinder.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/4784/
LOCATION:St. Katharine’s\, Henley-on-Thames\, RG9 6NN
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260121T145427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T145511Z
UID:5256-1789862400-1790294399@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Come & Sing Bach in Leipzig
DESCRIPTION:Five-day Come & Sing event culminating in a full-scale\, baroque-pitch performance including Bach’s Cantata 140 (“Wachet auf”)\, Cantata 147\, and the Magnificat in D major\, led by Ben England BEM.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5256/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Church\, Leipzig\, 04109\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Courses,Singers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20250903T144440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T144440Z
UID:5020-1790380800-1790467199@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:BMEMF Workshop with Simon Harper
DESCRIPTION:Simon Harper tutors a workshop for singers on the theme of Saints and Angels\, to include pieces by composers such as Victoria\, Sweelinck\, Weelkes and Philips.  Further details to be confirmed.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5020/
LOCATION:The Bishop’s Palace\, Hereford\, HR4 9BL
CATEGORIES:Singers,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20251017T135822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T171051Z
UID:5072-1790380800-1790467199@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:SWEMF Workshop with Mark Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Polychoral Pentecost\, for voices and instruments\, directed by Mark Wilson.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5072/
LOCATION:St John’s\, Keynsham\, BS31 2BL
CATEGORIES:Instruments,Singers,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260428T101724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T101724Z
UID:5443-1790380800-1790553599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Banbury Early Music Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Banbury Early Music Festival is for early music fans and newcomers alike\, to 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!\n​
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5443/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Banbury\, OX16 0AA
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Instruments,Singers,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260130T151036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T151036Z
UID:5277-1790553600-1790985599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Renaissance Viol and Recorder course
DESCRIPTION:The Linarol Consort’s Renaissance Viol and Recorder course is for experienced viol and recorder players with an interest in improving their technique on Renaissance instruments and in reading from facsimile. \nTutors: David Hatcher and Alison Kinder\, assisted by Claire Horácek and Timothy Lin.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5277/
LOCATION:Holland House\, nr Pershore\, WR10 3NB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260428T111030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T111030Z
UID:5460-1791504000-1791763199@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cornett and Sackbutt Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide a rare opportunity to play in a pure cornett & sackbutt ensemble; famous for its noble sound and rich sonorities and an endangered species in need of protection!  This course offers a fabulous opportunity to indulge yourself in a soundworld where blend\, balance and tuning will be the prime objectives.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5460/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260429T143325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T143704Z
UID:5475-1791590400-1791763199@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dorset Bach Cantata Club
DESCRIPTION:Non-residential study weekend directed by Philip Walsh. \n\nBWV 131: Aus der Tiefen rufe ich\, Herr\, zu dir\nBWV 140: Wachet auf\, ruft uns die Stimme
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5475/
LOCATION:Milborne Port Village Hall\, DT9 5RE
CATEGORIES:Singers,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20250710T101143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T143020Z
UID:4828-1792195200-1792281599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:NWEMF Workshop with Lizzie Gutteridge
DESCRIPTION:Music from the Odhecaton workshop for voices and instruments with Lizzie Gutteridge.  Bolton.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/4828/
CATEGORIES:Instruments,Singers,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260204T173043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T173043Z
UID:5333-1792195200-1792281599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:TVEMF Workshop with Gawain Glenton
DESCRIPTION:Large-scale music by Hassler for voices and instruments\, with Gawain Glenton.  Details TBC.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5333/
CATEGORIES:Instruments,Singers,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260424T091205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T091205Z
UID:5433-1792195200-1792281599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:EEMF Workshop with Gawain Glenton
DESCRIPTION:Hans Leo Hassler – Large scale music for voices and instruments with Gawain Glenton\, Waltham Abbey.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5433/
CATEGORIES:Instruments,Singers,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260424T082041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T082041Z
UID:5413-1792627200-1792713599@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:SEMF Workshop with John Hancorn
DESCRIPTION:John Hancorn will conduct choruses from Samson and Saul for singers and instrumentalists at A440.  Further details later.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5413/
LOCATION:Headcorn Village Hall\, Kent\, TN27 9NR
CATEGORIES:Instruments,Singers,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260428T111230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T111230Z
UID:5462-1792713600-1793059199@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Baroque Trio Sonatas with ZAREKTrio
DESCRIPTION:Discover the joy of playing Baroque trio sonatas from across Europe in this insightful new course led by experienced musicians from ZAREKTrio\, and enjoy a concert from the trio as part of your course fee.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5462/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Courses,Instruments
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260204T171434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T171951Z
UID:5317-1792800000-1792886399@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:SWEMF Workshop with Andrea Brown
DESCRIPTION:Workshop for voices and instruments with Andrea Brown – details TBC.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5317/
LOCATION:Hambridge Village Hall\, Somerset\, TA10 0AZ
CATEGORIES:Instruments,Singers,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260121T145623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T145623Z
UID:5261-1792972800-1793404799@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Come & Sing Bach in Leipzig
DESCRIPTION:Five-day Come & Sing event culminating in a full-scale\, baroque-pitch performance including Bach’s Cantata 140 (“Wachet auf”)\, Cantata 147\, and the Magnificat in D major\, led by Ben England BEM.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5261/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Church\, Leipzig\, 04109\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Courses,Singers
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
CREATED:20260428T111444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T111444Z
UID:5464-1793404800-1793491199@earlymusicdiary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Discovery Day: Harpsichord for Pianists
DESCRIPTION:This course\, taught in informal masterclass style\, provides an opportunity to try some Baroque repertoire on the harpsichord\, as a way of gaining more insight into historical style.
URL:https://earlymusicdiary.org.uk/event/5464/
LOCATION:Benslow Music\, Benslow Lane\, Hitchin\, Hertfordshire\, SG4 9RB
CATEGORIES:Instruments,Workshops
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTSTAMP:20260430T164145
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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