Clapham and Patching Village Hall201 Long FurlongWorthing, BN13 3UT Reusing old material is not a new concept; Renaissance composers did it all the time, sometimes with their own material and sometimes with someone else's. This workshop will look at three examples, in each case a kind of 'upcycling' from a short initial motet or chanson […]
A one-day conference hosted by the National Early Music Association St Paul's Church, Church Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1NH Invitation and Call for Contributors Speakers (historians, musicologists, practitioners) are invited to submit proposals for papers, round tables or workshops on the topics such as vocal style, performance practice and institutions.See https://singing-the-baroque.webnode.co.uk/ for details of this […]
A workshop for voices and orchestra, directed by John Hancorn. The workshop will look at the Magnificat by Durante , and choral works by Vivaldi. This event is for singers of all voices, along with strings, oboes, bassoon and trumpet. *** Wind places are now full. ***If you would like to be put on the […]
St George's Church, Folkestone Conductor: Duncan Lord Accompanist: Kevin Bull 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”. We will sing them in English. Music will be provided. Further information and booking details. This event is not organised by […]
A workshop for singers with Will Dawes and Katie Bank Findon Village Hall, near Worthing, West Sussex To book, please use the online booking form if possible.Download further details and a paper booking form in the flier for the event (PDF file).
Directed by Patrick Craig For voices and instruments Saturday 9th November 2024 10.30 am – 5.15 pm Bosham Village Hall (nr. Chichester) PO18 8QF This workshop is now full. Cancellations are always possible, so if you would like to join the waiting list please complete this Online booking form but do not pay at this […]
A Zoom talk by Patrick Craig 13 February 2025, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Online booking form Further details
Directed by Peter Wendland. A background note by Peter Wendland about the music is available at this link. Online booking form (preferred) Further details and paper booking form (PDF) Further details and paper booking form (Word)
Directed by David Allinson Bosham, near Chichester Online booking form (preferred) Further information and paper booking form.
Ben England (of “Choir of the Earth” and “Homechoir” fame) will direct music by Purcell for singers, strings, and continuo at baroque pitch (A=415). Online booking form (preferred) Further details and postal booking form (PDF)
Directed by Bill Hunt Bill writes: In 2023 I had the pleasure of leading a workshop featuring verse anthems by William Byrd, the father of this musical form. This year we shall feature anthems by Orlando Gibbons to celebrate his quatercentenary (died 1625), in whose hands it arguably reached its finest expression. The vocal scoring […]
We will cover a wide range of music, from France, Scotland, Germany and Italy and ranging from 5 to 22 parts: Jean Mouton – Reges terrae congregati sunt; Robert Carver – O bone Jesu; Melchior Vulpius – Verbum caro factus est; Giovanni Gabrieli – Sonata XX in 22 parts. Open to the following instruments: Cornetts, […]