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Future Workshops
We have a full programme of workshops for singers and instrumentalists, both separately and together. You don't have to be a member to attend: all are open to members and non-members alike. Pre-booking is essential.
Workshop organisers can download a copy of the Guidelines for Workshop Co-ordinators here. |
Future Workshops
NB: If you pay for a workshop online, you must make sure that you use the correct reference. (You may have to go into the payee's details and delete the reference you used last time). If you don't do this, the Treasurer won't know which workshop you're paying for.
Refunds will not normally be given for cancellations received less than a week before the event.
If you use our online booking form, you will receive a confirmation immediately. If you do not receive the confirmation, the system hasn't received your application: please apply again.
Refunds will not normally be given for cancellations received less than a week before the event.
If you use our online booking form, you will receive a confirmation immediately. If you do not receive the confirmation, the system hasn't received your application: please apply again.
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2021
Monday 18 January: 'T'Arty Tunes' - an online workshop for instrumentalists (and non-players who would like to watch and/or sing along) with tutor Mary Tyers. In 1680 a severe storm hit London which wreaked havoc ‘the like never before known in England’. It began with ‘a strange and unusual darkness’, followed by huge hailstones ‘as big as Pullets’ Eggs, and some larger’. The event was captured in a broadside ballad collected by Samuel Pepys, sung to the traditional tune ‘Aim not too high’ (also known as ‘Fortune’). We will be exploring the traditional tune, the ballad that was set to it, and also Byrd’s ‘art’ version of the tune from the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book. We will learn something of the history of the tune, and will have plenty of opportunity to play or sing along to the different versions. There is no charge for attending this workshop. Instead we are inviting donations to cover our costs, including the tutor's fee. These can be paid by bank transfer to BMEMF, account number 07920474, sort code 537012, reference 18 JAN. We will donate any surplus to the charity Help Musicians UK. Organiser: Sue Russell, peterandsuerussell@btinternet.com 01568 780559 Click here for more information about the workshop, including instrumentation, clefs and about Mary, our tutor. Click here to book a place. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday 21 January: Deliciously penitential polyphony - an online workshop for singers (and instrumentalists who would like to double up a line) with David Allinson. The music will be dramatic outpourings of penitential emotion from Filipe de Magalhaes and Philippe Rogier. There will be a brief introduction to the life and work of the composers and to each motet, but most of the time will be given over to singing/playing the music (muted). We will use these editions: F. Magalhães, Commissa mea pavesco https://www.cpdl.org/wiki/images/c/cb/Maga-com.pdf P. Rogier, Laboravi in gemitu https://www.cpdl.org/wiki/images/f/fb/Rog-labt2.pdf Click here for more information about the workshop. Click here to book a place. Organiser: Ellen Sarewitz There is no charge for attending this workshop. Instead we are inviting donations to cover our costs, including the tutor's fee. These can be paid by bank transfer to BMEMF, account number 07920474, sort code 537012, reference 21JAN. We will donate any surplus to the charity Help Musicians UK. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 February 2021, an online workshop for instrumentalists with Ali Kinder ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 March 2021, an online workshop for instrumentalists with Lizzie Gutteridge ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2022 Saturday 15th January Venue: Burton Court Tutor: Paul Spicer For voices and players of recorders and bowed strings, A=440. Details tba. |
