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Please note that workshops organised by other Early Music Fora are usually not listed here. Please go to the webpages of the relevant EMF if you wish to have this information. You can find links to the other EMF's here
6-8, Viol consort music with Alison Crum, West Dean, Chichester
West Dean. 17th Century English music forms the basis of this course
intended for intermediate or advanced players of treble, tenor or bass viols who are confident in sight-reading
and playing one-to-a-part.
20-22, Baroque Chamber Music at A=415 with tutors Theresa Caudle, Alastair Ross and Kate Latham, Benslow
Further information www.benslow.org
23-26, Consorting Viols with Alison Crum and Roy Marks, Benslow
Further information www.benslow.org
27-29 Jan: A Baroque weekend of music appreciation with Roy Stratford, West Dean, Chichester,
West Dean. What makes music baroque? We consider the huge popularity of composers such as Vivaldi, Handel and Bach, looking at the transition from Renaissance to Baroque style.
10-12, Viol consorts for preformed groups (2 groups of 5/6) with Alison Crum. Farncombe, Broadway, Worcestershire
Farncombe Estate
10-12, Recorder ensemble playing baroque music with Andrew Collis. Farncombe, Broadway, Worcestershire
Farncombe Estate. The weekend has a baroque flavour with musical styles ranging
from Early Canzonas to High Baroque.
2-4, Historical explorations of music by J.S. Bach on harpsichord and piano with Elena Vorotko, West Dean, Chichester
West Dean. Aimed at music enthusiasts as well as young professional musicians, Baroque/Classical and modern performance styles are investigated on harpsichord & modern piano through recitals & masterclasses.
16-18, Songs to the lute and guitar with Michael Fields, Chichester
West Dean. A practical course for confident solo singers and players of the lute or guitar.
30 - 1 April, Lutefest for lutenists of all standards with tutors Stewart McCoy, Jeni Melia, Sarah Groser and others, Benslow
Also welcome singers, renaissance flutes, recorders and viols. Further information www.benslow.org
1-7, Easter Early Music Course for recorder and viol players, Ascot
St George's School, Ascot. Tutors: Philip Thorby, Eileen Silcocks, Marion Scott, Emma Murphy, Alison Kinder, David Hatcher, Jane Francis.
Small consort groups; small and large ensembles; multi-choir works; technical studies. Contact Geri Coop
info@easterearlymusiccourse.org.uk, 07971 388 509.
9-15, The Benslow Baroque Opera Course - Semele by Handel. For chorus, soloists and orchestra at A=415, Benslow
Tutors Jack Edwards, John Flinders, Julian Perkins and Judy Tarling. Further information www.benslow.org
11-13, Voices and Viols with Alison Crum and Peter Syrus. A=415, Benslow
Further information www.benslow.org
11-13, Matters of Style: Baroque Performance on Modern Strings, Tutor Judy Tarling. A=440, Benslow
For good sight readers of intermediate to advanced standard. Further information www.benslow.org
17-22, "Let Your Poliphony Dance", Early music in the Italian Alps, with Deborah Roberts and Janet Coxwell, Triora, Liguria, Italy
For intermediate singers who can read music and sing regularly in choirs but want a fun-filled week honing their choral and technical skills.
The course will be led jointly by Deborah Roberts and Janet Coxwell from the Tallis Scholars. Daily warm ups will include Janet Coxwell’s
famous dance routines aimed at building a strong sense of rhythm and pulse. There will be a wide range of early and traditional music and
the course will end with an informal concert. For further details see www.trioramusica.com
25-27, Handel and Friends: The Benslow Harpsichord Course, Tutor Penelope Cave, Benslow
Further information www.benslow.org
1-3, Benslow workshop for singers & instrumentalists with Sara Stowe on Hildegarde von Bingen, Benslow
Further information www.benslow.org
9-17, "Dido and Aeneas", Early music in the Italian Alps, with Deborah Roberts and Julia Bishop, Triora, Liguria, Italy
For advanced solo and ensemble singers and baroque and modern string players and will include working towards a public performance of Purcell's beautiful opera - in addition to a range of other activities and performance opportunities. The course will be led by Deborah Roberts from the Tallis Scholars, and Red Priest violinist Julia Bishop. For further details see www.trioramusica.com
15-20 July, Benslow International Viol Summer School with Alison Crum, Roy Marks and Peter Wendland, Benslow
Further information www.benslow.org
21-27 July, NWEMF Summer School of Renaissance Music 2012, Nr. Chester
Trafford Hall, Ince Lane, Wimbolds Trafford, Nr. Chester CH2 4JP. Tutors: Grace Barton (recorder), Deborah Catterall (voice/choir),
Elizabeth Dodd (viol and dance), Martin Eastwell (lutes and early guitars), David Hardie (choir and vocal consorts),
Peter Syrus (Tutor RNCM). For further information and application form click here
6-10 August, HISS Historically Informed Summer School, York
York St John University. Tutors: Graham Coatman (Course Director, choral training & keyboards/continuo), Vivien Ellis (voice),
Stewart Hardy (fiddle/violin), Jacob Heringman (lute, cittern, renaissance guitar), Susanna Pell (viols and consorts),
Mary Tyers (recorders, flutes, crumhorns, renaissance band). Enquiries: Thomas Green, 01904 673 675.
Brochure and Application Form
11-13 November, Greenwich International Early Music Festival and Exhibition 2011
The Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9LW. The worlds largest early music fair, Recitals, Master Classes, Moek Solo Recorder Competition Finals. Concerts by L'Arpeggiata, Red Priest, Pantagruel, Matthis Maute. Enquiries 01274 288 100 and the website.
Contact Chris Goodwin 01483 202 159
Organiser Mark Levy 020 8348 4295, e-mail marklevy@freeuk.com
To advertise events here please contact webeditor@swemf.org.uk