Join the Stay at Home Choir to learn and study Bach's "Komm, Jesu, komm" with the Leipzig Bach Archiv and David Hill MBE.
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5 events,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. 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, |
10 events,Missa Dominus Regnavit (for 4 choirs) by Lambert de Sayve. 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... |
4 events,A day’s workshop for singers and instrumentalists focusing on music by William Byrd & Thomas Weelkes, alongside music by their English contemporaries. |
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4 events,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... |
6 events,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) |
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5 events,This weekend is designed to challenge and stimulate experienced choral singers in a chamber setting. |
13 events,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. 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. This course will teach you the the foundational skills and knowledge you need to explore the music and traditions of the early Irish harp at post-beginner level. Tutor: Alessia Bianchi. 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. A six-week course for all who struggle with performance nerves. You’ll learn what performance anxiety is, why it happens, and how you can use physical and mental tools to lessen the symptoms. Tutor: Dr Jennifer Mackerras.
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De Monte – Peccantem me quotidie Byrd – Cibavit eos Clemens non Papa – Tristitia et anxietas
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A London-based music club who meet once a month to sing repertoire from the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras from Britain and Europe. |
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15 events,Workshop for voices and instruments with the NEEMF AGM at lunchtime - further details TBC. Cherubim’s fourth choral weekend under rising choral conductor Harry Bradford. The weekend includes three sessions of choral training and a concert accompanied by Cherubim young musicians and the Cherubim Chamber Orchestra. ‘Lob, Ehr und Dank’ – sacred music by Johann Hermann Schein, for singers and instruments. An all day workshop singing the Four Coronation Anthems by George Frideric Handel. Led by David Ballard and accompanied by Philip Adams. Sing well-known and glorious masterpieces by great Baroque composers, an exciting and rewarding day of rehearsal led by Alex Kyle, culminating in a ‘Best of Baroque’ public concert at 6pm. A ‘Gloria!’ Workshop Day with Music Director of The Tan House Singers, Lee Wiltamuth. |
10 events,This course, for amateur choral singers of all ages and nationalities centres on extended pieces in honour of the Virgin Mary from the seminal Franco-Flemish school of polyphonists. |
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9 events,Make your own professional wooden recorder with expert recorder maker, Tim Cranmore. |
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10 events,A chance for experienced singers and players with good sight-reading skills to work on a collection of some of Handel’s most thrilling choruses, under the guidance of David Hatcher and Julia Bishop. |
11 events,Live workshop for singers on the music of Weelkes and his contemporaries, led by Will Dawes and Katie Bank. Weelkes died on 30th November 1623. Come and join Matthew O'Donovan (ex-Stile Antico) for a day exploring 'Aspects of William Byrd'. Booking details to be confirmed, or email events@emfscotland.org.uk. Come & Sing Messiah with Daventry Choral Society, conducted by Laura Bailie. |
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15 events,Weelkes workshop for voices with Will Dawes and Katie Bank. Workshop exploring polychoral music for grand occasions by Andrea & Giovanni Gabrieli, Giovanni Croce and Claudio Monteverdi (A=440). This is an “all comers” workshop for voices, wind, string, brass and continuo players. Workshop for voices and instruments - details TBC. A Tudor Celebration - liturgical music by Byrd, Farrant, Gibbons and Tomkins. Join Sheffield Music Makers, conducted by Georgina Hulse, and accompanied by Graham Wilkinson, to learn Vivaldi’s Gloria for an informal performance. End this Coronation year spending the day learning and singing Handel’s Coronation Anthems with Cardiff Bach Choir, led by conductor Stephen Moore. Join members of Benson Choral Society preparing for their performance of Bach's B Minor Mass on 25th November. The workshop will be led by renowned conductor Steven Grahl and accompanied by Anita D'Attellis.
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An uplifting day singing Baroque music from the masters including Vivaldi's Gloria, Bach, Handel and other classic choral pieces. *Note change of date from 3rd June to 4th November 2023* |