The LINKS page has become OTHER FORA WEBSITES, the same information.  Do have a look at local fora websites for workshops and events!                                                                  (The site was last updated 8th July 2026) 

Future Workshops

26th September. Simon Harper tutors a workshop for singers on the theme of Saints and Angels, to include pieces by composers such as Victoria, Sweelinck, Weelkes and Philips.  Venue, the Bishop's Palace, Hereford.  Further details to be confirmed.

Torture, desperation and death with David Hatcher
What better way to celebrate a beautifully sunny day than by singing motets inspired by the prison writings of a monk being tortured before dying horribly?. The connecting thread between the three pieces we studied – Hellinck’s In te Domine speravi, and settings of Infelix ego by Lassus and by Byrd – was the Catholic cleric Savonarola who threatened the authority of the Catholic church with his outspoken criticism and was publicly executed.  Our guide through this grisly history was David Hatcher, who, as always, combined biography, early music theory and analysis of the pieces with deep love of the music. This was simply one of the most informative and enjoyable workshops I can remember, and if you weren’t there you missed something really special.

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 three newsletters a year packed with news, reviews and details of forthcoming events.  ​

• 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.

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