Early Music Week 2008
Mideast Workshop
July
20 - 26, 2008
LaRoche College - Pittsburgh, PA
Recorder
Viol Flute Harp
Renaissance Band Medieval Collegium Coached
Consorts
Master Class All-Workshop Ensemble (instruments & voices)
Classes on various early music topics English Country Dance
Student and Faculty Concert
Faculty
Martha Bixler Marilyn
Carlson Stewart Carter
Majbritt Christensen
J udith Davidoff Eric Haas
Mary Johnson Peter Ramsey James Young Kenneth Wollitz
Theme
Popular Styles in the Sixteenth Century
~ The Continent and England ~
Settings of favorite tunes
from the Odhecaton, Canti B and Conti C, dances to accompany dancing, stylized
dances for listeing, court entertainments, carnival songs, multichoir
compositions from the works of eminent composers such as Agricola, Senfl,
Morley, Ortiz, Byrd, Dowland, Gabrieli, Morales, Tallis. The rise in instrumental music in the 16 c. is
demonstrated by the ever increasing number of purely instrumental compositions
as well as the practice of substituting instruments for voice.
The
workshop offers -
Classes
with experienced early music teachers - choice of classes on various early music
topics - technique classes for your instruments
See class descriptions for new 2008 classes
Playing in
pre-arranged ensembles with other early music enthusiasts of your own level
Large
ensembles
Informal
ad-hoc drop in groups; playing with harpsichord
Student
and faculty concerts
Comfortable
accommodations in a new dormitory (one bath per double room)
All
facilities are air-conditioned
Spacious dining room; deli bar, salad bar, regular entrees, fresh fruit. (Mealtime provides a good
opportunity to chat with faculty - ask all the questions you didn't ask
in class)
About Mideast Workshop
The workshop has been
held annually since 1971. Enjoy learning and playing in a relaxed and friendly
setting with an
outstanding faculty. Success of the workshop is demonstrated by the large number
of returning students in addition to attracting new early music enthusiasts.
a rewarding and
enjoyable week
of early music
for
information
mcarlson@columbus.rr.com