Classes 2026




Workshop pitch A=440
Assigned Ensembles
- 9 am Ensemble of like instruments - Technique and ensemble coaching in Recorder, Viol or Baroque Flute
- 1 pm Assigned Consort - Like instruments or a combination of winds and strings (i.e. a "Broken Consort". ) Even a consort just for those who enjoy playing on Prescott (mean tone) recorders!
Elective Ensemble Classes
You will have the opportunity to select your elective classes after registering for the Workshop.
Large Ensembles
- All Workshop Ensemble (Eric, all instruments & voices, all levels)
- Bass Consort (James, all sizes of Bass Recorders, Level 2)
- Renaissance Band (Stew, all instruments, all levels) ...read more
Other Elective Classes
- Baroque Recorder Sonatas (Gwyn, Int 2 for players, int 1 may be challenged but welcome) ...read more
- Baroque Trio Sonatas (Gwyn, Patty & Alastair, Int 3, Alto Rec, Baroque Flute, viol continuo) ...read more
- Byrd Watching : the Sonatas of William Byrd (Anne, Int 2) ...read more
- Crumhorn consort (Chris)
- Early Notation: an introduction to 16th century notation. (Stew) ...read more
- English Country Dancing for dancers & musicians (all dances taught and called, novices welcome) ...read more
- Investigating the two-part fantasias of Orlando Gibbons, without barlines. (James) ...read more
- Playing your music with Harpsichord Accompaniment (Alastair, any level, sign up list outside the Chapel) ...read more
- Truly Contemporary recorder ensemble (Int 2)
- Try a new instrument: Viol or Early Harp
(Instruments are available to borrow) ...read more
- Yoga for Musicians (certified instructor. Everyone welcome to this adaptive class)
Concerts & Special Presentations
- Faculty Concert (Wednesday evening in the Chapel, guests welcome)
- Ad-hoc student concert (Thursday evening in the Chapel) ...read more
- All Workshop Student Concert (Friday evening in the Chapel)
- Lecture/Presentation (Wed morning in the Chapel, presented by Alastair) ...read more
- Private lessons may be arranged for all instruments, including harpsichord. (lesson fee determined by instructor and payable in cash).
