St Mary's Church is hosting the 'Banbury Young Baroque Musician' Competition. A new competition related to Banbury Early Music Day. To enter, musicians must be under 18 and must enter the competition to play a piece of music composed before 1750.
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.
An intensive five-day course for aspiring professional baroque instrumentalists.
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 increasingly popular course for those interested in Baroque performance practice using modern instruments. Three experienced tutors in strings, wind and keyboard guide the course in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere! Tutors: Julia Bishop, Sophie Middleditch, David Pollock
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.
A course designed for players of recorders, viols and other early instruments.
This non-residential course is designed for all levels from the absolute beginner to the professional dancer and concentrates on the technique, presentation & notation of Baroque dance.
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.
This course is about discovering the joy and genius of the Bach suites in an open lesson/masterclass format. Tutor: Jenny Curtis
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 baroque chamber music course at A415 predominantly for pre-formed groups, individual players are also welcome to apply.
Participants will learn the steps and skills needed to make their own oboe, English horn (Cor Anglais), or baroque oboe reeds.
Music from the Odhecaton - a workshop for instrumentalists.
‘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.
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.
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.
Open to all non-professional musicians of any age, participants will have the opportunity to work on a piece of music in a friendly and supportive environment.
Elementary, Lower Intermediate, and Pre-formed Consorts.
An exploration of the riches of secular vocal music from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Tutors: James Oldfield, Simon Gregory
Have fun with the Taborers at the International Pipe and Tabor Festival, featuring a Symposium, workshops, instruments, a concert, and processing and performing with morris and early dance.
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,
Join the Stay at Home Choir to learn and study Bach's "Komm, Jesu, komm" with the Leipzig Bach Archiv and David Hill MBE.
Learn to name chords, cadences and recognise basic chord progressions in Bach’s 4-part chorale textures.
Come and explore the rise of Handel to classic status that took place in London in the early 18th century.
Gabrieli and his contemporaries: how to play choral and instrumental music, a workshop for recorders (A = 440) with Polyphonica Recorder Trio.
Join members of Stile Antico to explore the wonderful music of William Byrd.
Come and sing choruses from Handel's oratorio Samson, directed by Martin Bussey.
The Esterhazy Singers invites singers for a fun day of singing selections from Bach’s ever-popular “Magnificat” under their inspirational Music Director David Halstead.
A journey from England to Germany and Italy for violins, violas, cellos, double bass/violone, viols and theorbo.
Join the Platinum Consort to sing the choruses and chorales of three of Bach's sacred cantatas, directed by Scott Inglis-Kidger, and accompanied by Benjamin Newlove.
The day is for string players, wind players, solo voice, and continuo, playing chamber music in various combinations.
De Monte – Peccantem me quotidie Byrd – Cibavit eos Clemens non Papa – Tristitia et anxietas
A day of choir workshops in Bath where 250 singers come together to create different styles of choir. Includes workshops on music from the English Renaissance and the Byrd 4-Part Mass.
This course is for all levels of ability and beginners are very welcome. As well as the violin family, support can also be given for making a rebec (an ancient ancestor of the violin).
This course provides the opportunity for: experienced viol players to hone their technical and musical skills, playing renaissance music on renaissance instruments, and players with varying levels of experience to play from facsimlles. The tutors are David Hatcher and Alison Kinder,
Missa Dominus Regnavit (for 4 choirs) by Lambert de Sayve.
Weelkes 400th Anniversary Workshop for Singers
Come and Sing Henrich Bieber’s Requiem in F Minor and Polychoral motets for choir, trombones and strings. A day of workshops and rehearsal leading to a concert performance in the evening.
A workshop for early and folk instrumentalists celebrating the 400th anniversary of composer John Playford, playing music from The English Dancing Master.
Come and Sing Vivaldi: Gloria, and Weelkes: Gloria in excelsis, with Yeovil Chamber Choir.
Choral workshop with Marc Murray, culminating in a free performance at about 4.15pm.
Cantanti Camerati joins forces with Ensemble Pro Victoria, and invites you to a special Singing Day exploring the music of William Byrd. The music will include his Mass for Four Voices and Ave Verum, among others. The day will be led by Toby Ward, Ensemble Pro Victoria’s artistic director, accompanied by Seb Gillot, Cantanti Camerati's...
A day’s workshop for singers and instrumentalists focusing on music by William Byrd & Thomas Weelkes, alongside music by their English contemporaries.
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...
Mysterious Motets from 1539 - workshop for voices with Patrick Allies.
Bach – Christmas Oratorio (extracts) Vivaldi – Gloria (1st movement) Faure – Cantique de Jean Racine Rutter – The Keelrow & What Sweeter Music (carol)
This weekend is designed to challenge and stimulate experienced choral singers in a chamber setting.
This course is designed to open a door for you into a medieval world of single-line dance melodies and multi-voiced compositions for you to play on any kind of harp. Tutors: Carolin Margraf and Leah Stuttard.
Come & Sing Victoria’s 'other' Requiem: Missa pro Defunctis, 1553, and the music of Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla. A workshop with Reading Bach Choir, directed by Daniel Mahoney.
Weekend workshop for singers and players exploring Missa scala Aretina for three choirs.
A weekend of Bach under the direction of Chris Brown. The cantatas to be studied are 23, 77 and 136. Please email dorsetbach_sec@hotmail.com to register or find out more.