Zoom event. Book now for this Zoom workshop led by Rory McCleery (founder and director of the Marian Consort) on Gesualdo’s motets. A dramatic story and some gorgeous music! In this workshop Rory will focus on Gesualdo's collection of motets for 5 voices, showing how these combined mellifluous polyphony like Palestrina’s with the chromatic style […]
Bosham near Chichester Alison Kinder invites singers and instrumentalists to join her on a musical "Grand Tour" of Europe - Candlemas in Germany, Lent in Spain, Italy for Easter (with Ascension day in Venice), and returning home for summer in England. Lots of gorgeous music - you can find more details on the flyer (see link below). […]
Scaynes Hill Village Centre, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 7PG A live workshop directed by Lizzie Gutteridge. This workshop will offer an introduction to some of Machaut's most famous works, alongside a few less familiar numbers and a brief foray into the earlier Montpelier Manuscript where music from the previous generation provides us with […]
A live workshop for voices and instruments directed by John Hancorn. We have a treat in store on Saturday 4th June in Chichester - we've booked John Hancorn to direct a (live) workshop for SEMF on Handel's Israel in Egypt - lots of dramatic choruses for double choir! The workshop is open to singers, strings, […]
Zoom talk by Patrick Craig on music inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene. Some of the greatest music ever written has been inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene. Both women have been shrouded in myths and misunderstandings which a deeper investigation of art, scripture and poetry can help to […]
Directed by Gawain Glenton Smarden Charter Hall, Smarden (near Ashford), Kent. This workshop will focus on the works of Heinrich Schütz and his lesser-known German 17th-century contemporaries such as Johann Stadlmayr, Hans Leo Hassler and Johann Staden. Pitch is A=440. N.B. The event will take place on a Sunday. Download booking form and further details […]
More music inspired by the two Marys, (plus some of the pieces mentioned in Patrick's September Zoom talk), with an emphasis on Spanish/Portuguese composers. For voices plus strings (especially lower strings) and lower soft wind (eg Bass and GB recorders). Booking is now open.Go to online booking form or download further information and paper booking […]
‘Framed to the life of the words’Tradition and invention in the sacred music of William ByrdAn online talk by David Allinson Thursday 2 February 2023, 7.30–9.00 pm William Byrd died on 4th July 1623. This year is certain to see many workshops, concerts and recordings celebrating his achievement. In this live Zoom talk David Allinson will […]
Directed by John Bryan Scaynes Hill Village Centre Saturday 18 February 2023 @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm William Byrd died 400 years ago, in 1623, an octogenarian whose long life witnessed much change, in the monarchy, the church, and in English society. A Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, he served Queen Elizabeth and James I loyally, but his […]
Convent polyphony from the 13th - 16th centuriesWorkshop for female voices plus instruments Directed by Laurie Stras Saturday 11 March 2023 @ 10:30 am – 5:15 pm Bosham Village Hall For female voices (SAT) plus strings, soft wind, and continuo instruments. Booking for this event closed on 28th February. We will only be able to accept late applications if […]
Directed by Emily White Sunday 30 April 2023 @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Normandy Village Hall (just NW of Guildford) Online booking form (preferred) Download further details and paper booking form (PDF)
A workshop for voices and instruments on Verse Anthems (Byrd and his contemporaries) on Saturday 24th June directed by Bill Hunt. Voices, viols, and soft wind (recorders, flutes, well-behaved bass curtals) are all welcome. (Verses will be sung by sections, not as solos, so all singers will have plenty to do!) *** Workshop full apart from […]