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 7th March 2026)
Future Workshops
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11th April. Workshop for instrumentalists.
Tutor: Ali KInder Repetoire: Très Élégant, The music of Marc-Antoine Charpentier Venue: St John's Church, 32 Poyner Rd, Ludlow SY8 1QT. Click here for more info and to book. 30th May. Emma Gibbins giving a workshop with for singers in Abergavenny, the theme is "Faith as Treason". 4th July. David Hatcher workshop for singers and instrumentalists in Ross-on-Wye. Also the date for our AGM. 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. |
Review of El Parnaso Hyspano 28th February, by Stephen Goodridge
I always enjoy the BMEMF events so try to attend when I can although almost missed this one. I must admit when I saw the scores in Quechua and other Latin American indigenous languages I was a bit concerned. However, I needn’t have worried. The warmup consisted of dancing in a nod to how music is perceived in Latin America. Not something we British are comfortable with. Rafael then proceeded to explain how music is seen by the indigenous people which was excellent background to performing the songs. When he said we would do some dancing and singing outside at the end I was a little sceptical. But it was a lovely day, it was a great workshop and completely not what I expected. We finished with singing in procession outside, around the cello and recorders players, with the Abbey bells ringing, the birds singing and the sun shining low through the trees. It was really magical. Many thanks to John Sloboda and Rafael Montero and BMEMF for giving us the opportunity to experience a whole different approach to classical singing. |
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.
Registered Charity No 512160 We are members of 'Making Music'.
Safeguarding: Applications to BMEMF events from young people under the age of 18 will be accepted only if a named, responsible adult will be with them for the whole of the event.
Please click here for a copy of our Data Protection Policy (revised August 2024)
Please click here for a copy of our Safeguarding Policy (May 2025)
Please click here for a copy of our Constitution (revised July 2022)
Please click here for a copy of our Annual Report for 2024-25
Please click here for our Annual Accounts 2024-25 and click here for the Scrutineer's Report
Safeguarding: Applications to BMEMF events from young people under the age of 18 will be accepted only if a named, responsible adult will be with them for the whole of the event.
Please click here for a copy of our Data Protection Policy (revised August 2024)
Please click here for a copy of our Safeguarding Policy (May 2025)
Please click here for a copy of our Constitution (revised July 2022)
Please click here for a copy of our Annual Report for 2024-25
Please click here for our Annual Accounts 2024-25 and click here for the Scrutineer's Report