Minch Fest showcases beautiful sacred music in its intended setting and gives young singers an experience of singing this rich legacy. Four church services will each feature the music of one composer as it was intended: as an aid to reflection, prayer and praise. Each includes a congregational hymn. There is also a teatime concert....
A baroque chamber music course at A415. Theresa (violin) and Alastair (harpsichord), bring their wealth of knowledge to encourage and cajole you into stylish performances of repertoire from the early 17th to late 18th centuries.
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.
An Auld Alliance - music from Renaissance Scotland.
A workshop for early instrumentalists and singers led by Emily Baines. Participants should be reasonably experienced and will have the option of participating in Emily’s lunchtime concert with Blondel in Brighton on 12 October. Registration closes on 1 September 2024.
A Study Day focusing on The Feast of Fools, led by Leah Stuttard, with back-up from Gill Page.
An exploration of the riches of secular vocal music from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Tutors: James Oldfield, Simon Gregory
Medieval Music festival, including concerts, workshops, tuition, and more.
The Sixteen Choral Workshops are a rare and rewarding opportunity for keen amateur singers to explore a variety of music inspired by The Sixteen’s own Choral Pilgrimage. This workshop will explore Casulana: Morir non puo ‘I mio core, and Lassus: Justorum animae.
Anita Datta gives a fascinating introduction to Catalonian Mateus Fletxa (1481–1553) and the music he is most well known for, the Ensalades – works for four or five voices.
Experience the drama and beauty of Tomas Luis de Victoria’s Requiem and Antonio Lotti’s settings of the Crucifixus with Richmond Chamber Choir as part of a Come and Sing day, led by their new Musical Director, Alexander Turner.
Come and sing Charpentier's Messe de Minuit and some other 'surprise' French Baroque repertoire, led by Michael Cameron-Longden.
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.
Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Pre-formed Consorts.
Friday evening concert and weekend workshop for singers and instrumentalists. Julia Bishop and David Hatcher will lead the two day workshop for singers and instrumentalist on music to include Charpentier's Te Deum.
The Sixteen Choral Workshops are a rare and rewarding opportunity for keen amateur singers to explore a variety of music inspired by The Sixteen’s own Choral Pilgrimage. This workshop will explore Casulana: Morir non puo ‘I mio core, and Lassus: Justorum animae.
This workshop will explore Casulana: Morir non puo ‘I mio core, and Lassus: Justorum animae.
Workshop exploring several settings by Palestrina, each compared with that of one other sixteenth-century composer.
Viol players of all standards are welcome, players will work in small groups of similar standard and experience so everyone will be catered for! Led by Philip Redfern and Vickie Hobson.
A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.
A course in the historic town in southwest France that explores the music of Josquin des Pres and his influential school. Directed by Rory McCleery.
South West Baroque Orchestra is the regional period instrument orchestra in the South West. Applicants are welcome to play for a rehearsal to try out the experience of baroque playing techniques.
The Voice of the Turtledove Settings of The Song of Songs by Palestrina and other composers from all over Europe.
Join the Esterhazy singers for a fun day singing this popular work.
Table Music – Instrumental ensemble music from 17th Century Saxony and Moravia. Pitch A=440 Hz.
With separate groups for singers and instrumentalists led by Michael Cameron-Longden and Lynne Hope, the workshop will look at some French Baroque music. The EMFS AGM will take place over the lunch break.
The Esterhazy Singers invite singers for a fun day of singing selections from Bach’s Mass in B Minor under their inspirational Music Director David Halstead.
Banbury Early Music Festival is a brand new festival for 2024 where early music fans and newcomers can 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! Organised by three local passionate and enthusiastic early music specialists Heidi...
Vivaldi and contemporaries - a workshop for voices and orchestra. Further details TBC.
For experienced viol players with an interest on improving their technique on Renaissance instruments and in reading from facsimile.
A chance to sing glorious Italian choral music in a splendid church overlooking the canals of Venice. Programme includes works by Monteverdi, Rovetta, Grandi, Cavalli and Lotti.
The Charles Burney Early Music Festival returns for a third year to celebrate the life of one of King’s Lynn's most distinguished residents. Events include chamber concerts, a talk and a walk, enabling audiences to find out more about this renowned music historian and his family.
Every Monday and Friday, In your own home, online with Jamulus software (https://jamulus.io). OEMF began just before lockdown, as the COVID19 pandemic was gathering momentum, and has continued ever since. In addition to the usual equipment (your voice and your musical talent), you will need a computer with Jamulus software (https://jamulus.io). Turn off Wi-Fi (please...
Italian Renaissance Instrumental Canzonas, for instrumentalists.
Workshop for Voices and Instruments, details TBC. .
Spend a day with the English Baroque Choir and Harry Bradford to explore one of Bach’s greatest works.
A workshop exploring the rich creative seam of the century’s most beloved songs - for voices and plucked strings.
A workshop open to all, including families. Discover the joys of singing this highly accessible music. No experience needed. Led by Christopher Monks of the Armonico Consort. Registration closes on 29 September 2024.
Join award-winning educator Ben England for a six-part online lecture series, exploring the history and development of Classical Music.
Workshops and Performances with the theme "Connections".
Choral workshop - choruses & chorales only.
The Sixteen Choral Workshops are a rare and rewarding opportunity for keen amateur singers to explore a variety of music inspired by The Sixteen’s own Choral Pilgrimage. This workshop will explore Casulana: Morir non puo ‘I mio core, and Lassus: Justorum animae.
Monteverdi Vespers workshop, organised by Petros Singers; led by Paul McCreesh, with the Gabrieli Consort and Players.
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.
Intermediate and Upper Intermediate.
Sing Ludovico Grossi da Viadana's Missa Defunctorum with Platinum Consort.
Tim Knight will lead you through the day in his inimitable relaxed style showcasing Handel's Messiah and oratorio choruses.
South West Baroque Orchestra is the regional period instrument orchestra in the South West. Applicants are welcome to play for a rehearsal to try out the experience of baroque playing techniques.
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.
Apt for voices & viols - Music from Jacobean England Singing with viols and viol playing with singers is a special and unique experience with a particularly English repertoire consisting of madrigals, motets, verse anthems and consort anthems (A=415). Applications now open via the link below.
Giovanni Valentini Missa Diligam Te Domine a 12-part polychoral workshop for singers and instrumentalists.
A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.
A weekend of medieval and renaissance consort music coaching and performance, with William Lyons & The City Musick.
NEEMF AGM and workshop - Cristόbal de Morales: Missa Mille Regretz.
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.
Viol players of all standards are welcome, players will work in small groups of similar standard and experience so everyone will be catered for! Led by Philip Redfern and Vickie Hobson.
Double choir Lassus workshop, for voices and instruments.
Pergolesi's Stabat Mater - a workshop for sopranos and altos led by Mhairi Lawson and accompanied by Jan Waterfield.
This workshop provides singers and instrumentalists with an opportunity to perform some of the exciting and rhythmically challenging music by the Spanish composer Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla. The main work to be studied is Padilla’s Missa sine nomine. Booking now open via the link below.
Here is the chance to play your Baroque stringed instruments (A=415) under the Tutorship of Oliver Webber. Further details TBC.
A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe.
Join Pam Smith on Zoom for a day playing beautiful music from its original notation. The repertoire will be taken from the Choirbook for Philip the Fair and Juana of Castile c.1504-6.
South West Baroque Orchestra is the regional period instrument orchestra in the South West. Applicants are welcome to play for a rehearsal to try out the experience of baroque playing techniques.
Grace Barton with Polyphonica Recorder Trio will present a workshop for recorder players exploring how to play vocal and instrumental music of Gabrieli and his European contemporaries. Booking now open via the link below.
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.
Music and Ritual in a Sixteenth Century Florentine Convent with Laurie Stras. A workshop for upper voices with keyboard and/or viol or harp accompaniment.
Come and discover Medieval music with Mary Mohan and Jude Rees. Delve into the world of Medieval manuscripts, dance tunes, beautiful sacred music and more.
Tutors: Alison Crum, John Bryan, Peter Wendland, Ibi Aziz. Three days of viol consort playing in preformed groups of any level, studying in depth any music chosen by the group, coached by members of the Rose Consort of Viols.
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.
Explore and celebrate some of Handel’s wonderful arias with an aficionado of his music.
Repertoire: Gibbons, Hooper and contemporaries, for singers.