Early
Music at Mideast Workshop
Class & Ensemble Description
Technique
Classes
Enroll for recorder,
viol or flute as primary instrument; harp, voice
viol. recorder as secondary instruments. You may attend more than one
secondary instrument class as your schedule allows. Recorder classes for
lower intermediate, intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced levels.
Consorts
& Ensembles
All-Workshop Ensemble -
instruments &
voices; Coached Consorts - assigned according to playing
level with emphasis on ensemble techniques; Renaissance Band - large
multi-choir group for recorders, capped reeds, viols; Medieval
Collegium - (Title to be announced); . Informal after hours playing (we can assist you in finding
a group).
Special
Topic Classes
Bass Class - All sizes of bass recorders in
ensemble. Bigger is better!
Voice Class - For those who like to sing, as well as singers. Variety
of literature.
Harp Ensemble - players with some experience.
Harp-for-Novice - Hands on opportunity to try harp without owning an
instrument.
Medieval Fiddle-for-Novice - As above: opportunity to try fiddle without owning an
instrument.
English Country Dance - learn the dances to accompaniment of a live band!
NEW CLASSES WILL BE
ANNOUNCED IN THIS SPACE
MiniSeries -
Monday - Overview of era of the Theme. This
session will be combined with the All-Workshop Ensemble.
Tuesday - TBA
Thursday - TBA
Other
Activities
Master Class - participate
as performer or auditor (solo and ensemble)
English Country Dance - open to novice and experienced ;
Playing with Harpsichord Sign-up - explore Baroque music with able
assistance of harpsichordist Chris Ramse;
White Elephant Benefit - sale of music, used instruments, CDs, books
and other music related items donated by students and faculty for benefit of the
workshop scholarship fund
Faculty Concert; Student Concerts: Friday Night Student Concert
and Ad-Hoc Student Concert (volunteer student performances by
spontaneous groups)
The Early Music Shop of New England is
in residence for music and instrument browsing and buying
Harps
for Early Music by Lynne Lewandowski in
residence.
harps of all sizes from small lap harps to larger models of 3 octaves.
psalteries
Classes may be added or cancelled without notice.
Watch
this page for new classes and changes.