Courses

Offering residential and day music courses, and a series of chamber concerts at its beautiful purpose-built campus in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

Blackdowns Early Music Projects were principally conceived to draw together groups of experienced singers to work under the expert guidance of specialist music directors on programmes of infrequently performed early music. 

An organisation who have created a workshop to preserve and promote the art and artisanship of woodwind instrument making.

A historical dance company offering performances, lecture-demonstrations, school workshops, and an annual Baroque dance summer school, as well as regular classes.

Dillington House in Somerset offers a varied programme of lectures, courses and concerts.

The Club, founded in 1955, meets in Sturminster Newton on 3 weekends a year to study the cantatas of J S Bach, and related Baroque choral and orchestral works.

The Exeter Music Centre is a brand new, welcoming group which has been set up to help adults to further their music, to get back into music, or to get into music for the first time.

The National Centre for Folk Arts at Halsway Manor is a charity and the only residential centre in the world concentrating on the varied folk heritage of England.

Hawkwood is an ethical centre providing courses, facilitating training and offering venue hire, set in a beautiful location in the Cotswolds.

Jackdaws is dedicated to improving participation in and enjoyment of music through weekend courses, Education projects, a Young Artists Programme and performances by world class musicians.

Lacock music courses are for amateur and student musicians who are serious about their ensemble singing.

NORVIS organises an annual, week-long summer school, generally the first week in August. For more information please contact enquiries@norvis.org.uk.

We run recorder courses at all levels from beginners to Diploma for around 10 - 12 players with some of the best tutors from around the world. We welcome many non-playing spouses and partners, who enjoy the surroundings and the warm and friendly atmosphere.

The Rondo Viol Academy exists to provide teaching material and coaching for viol players of all ages and abilities.

Promoting public education in and appreciation of the performance, costume and music of European and other dances from 12th to 20th century as recorded in the literature of the period.

West Dean College delivers up to 800 short courses in arts, crafts and conservation.