Border Marches Early Music Forum
This site was last updated 21 September 2021
We're delighted to say that we are now organising our first in-person workshops since the pandemic. We are currently taking bookings for two events:
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  • Saturday 16th October: a workshop for singers with tutor David Allinson
  • Saturday 23rd October: a workshop for instrumentalists with tutor Mary Tyers

For more information, and to book places, visit our 'Future Workshops' page.
Latest news​​​​
  • There are three Early Music Groups that meet at the Chepstow Community Music Centre, Wyedean School, Chepstow NP16 7AA: the Early Music Group, Renaissance Brass and Madrigal Singing groups.
    The Early Music Group meets alternate Thursdays during school term time, 6.30pm-8pm, playing repertoire from 1150-1750 mostly on modern instruments including recorder, harp, lute (inc. guitar, mandolin, mandola), violin family and keyboard. 
    The Madrigal Singing and Renaissance Brass groups are monthly groups with flexible dates. 
    Contact: Jayne, 07379 817 817 or chepstowearlymusicgroup@gmail.com
                   facebook.com/groups/chepstowcommunityearlymusicgroup
  • Are you a BMEMF member? Do you value the quarterly BMEMF newsletter? In the last edition Fran Johnstone announced that she would be stepping down this year from her role as newsletter editor, and we asked for a volunteer to take her place. So far nobody has come forward. ​​If no-one is willing to take on the role of newsletter editor, there will only be two more editions of the newsletter - after that it will cease. If you might be willing to take on the role, please contact Fran Johnstone.
  • This year marks the 500th anniversary of the death of Josquin. The Linarol consort, led by David Hatcher, are holding a series of events to mark the anniversary. BMEMF is a co-sponsor of two of the in-person Leominster events.  Visit our Other Events page for details of the local concerts, or visit the Josquin 500 website for details of the whole programme.
  • A re-launch of the Wales Early Music Forum Cymru is planned for June 2022 in St David's, with tutor Huw Williams and music by Thomas Tomkins.  We hope this can take place on the bank holiday Thursday 2 June, as part of the St David's Festival  - but watch this space!

About BMEMF

The Border Marches Early Music Forum, BMEMF, exists to promote the enjoyment of early music. It doesn't matter if you're a singer or an instrumentalist; very experienced or a beginner; amateur or professional - if you enjoy early music, BMEMF is for you. We publish a quarterly newsletter packed with news, reviews and details of forthcoming events in January (copy deadline 25th November), April (copy deadline 25th February), June (copy deadline 25th April) and September (copy deadline 25th July).
  • We organise regular day workshops in Herefordshire and the surrounding counties of England and Wales.
  • Our workshops cater for a range of interests and abilities.
  • All our workshops are led by highly-regarded specialist tutors.
  • You don't have to be a member - everyone is welcome.
  • Find out more on our Facebook page.
We're welcoming, friendly and very, very enthusiastic! We hope that you will browse through our website and find an event to interest you. We look forward to seeing you at one of our workshops.
Registered Charity No 512160
We are members of 'Making Music'
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