PRIMARY INSTRUMENTS

Technique classes for Recorder, Flute.

Recorder class assigned by level; Advanced through Beginner.

You are free to change classes if assigned to an inappropriate level.

SECONDARY INSTRUMENTS

Harp, Voice, Recorder, Percussion, Krummhorn - Enroll in as many secondary classes as your schedule permits. 

CONSORTS & ENSEMBLES

All Workshop Ensemble - Instruments and Voices. Big sound, lots of fun! Dance Music from the 15th and 16th centuries.

Renaissance Band - Multi-choir ensemble, includes recorders, capped reeds, flutes, viols. All levels, always a favorite. 

Medieval Collegium - Medieval Canons ; All levels for instruments and voices welcome or just come to listen. 

Small Coached Consorts - Assigned by level; you may change classes if assigned to inappropriate level. 

Harp, Crumhorn, Viol Ensembles

Informal After Hours Groups  

CLASSES

Bass Class - All sizes of bass recorder in ensemble; F Bass through Contra Bass. Some experience recommended. 

Voice Class - For singers and all those who like to sing; a variety of take-home music. 

Harp for Novice - Hands on opportunity to try harp without owning an instrument. Play a tune by the end of the week.

Finger Dexterity and Sound Production - Opportunity to improve your sound and increase secure fingering. Individual attention to students attending the class as there is often limited time to focus on these 2 techniques in other classes.

Road to Rhythm - All levels welcome. Improve your sense of pulse, use of the metronome effectively, and other basic concepts that lead you through complex rhythms.

English Country Dance - Learn the dances to accompaniment of a live band. Beginners and those with experience welcome. If you would enjoy playing for dancing, volunteer! 

Master Class - Participate as performer or auditor; harpsichord accompaniment available. Please let Stew Carter know at the workshop, if you plan to play. 

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Playing-with-Harpsichord - sign up for playing with harpsichord accompaniment; bring your own music or select from Chris Ramsey's collection.

White Elephant Benefit - sale of donated items for scholarship benefit; donate instruments, music, books, CDs, and other music related items. 

Faculty Concert 

Ad-Hoc Student Concert - Performance by volunteer, spontaneous groups. Ensemble or Solo. (May be serious or otherwise.)

Friday Night Student Concert and Party 

The Early Music Shop (in residence) for browsing and

buying with advice from Eric Haas.