Join us for an exciting opportunity to study Baroque music June 13-19, 2010, during the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival in Harrisonburg, Va. 2010 Baroque Workshop brochure (PDF)
This intimate workshop is designed to give participants hands-on experience in Baroque technique and interpretation through masterclasses and coaching sessions with internationally acclaimed artist faculty Arthur Haas, harpsichord, Martha McGaughey, viola da gamba, and Linda Quan, violin. Players of all levels are welcome in this five-day Baroque immersion course. Solo practice time will be available for all participants.
Highlights
Harpsichord: solo repertoire, continuo skills, coached ensembles. No early keyboard experience required.
Violin: solo repertoire, coached ensembles, and introduction to period instruments.
Viola da Gamba: solo repertoire, consort playing, coached ensembles, and introduction to viol for string players.
Chamber music: all string players, wind players, and singers are encouraged to attend the afternoon sessions for Baroque ensemble coaching. Pre-formed groups are also welcome.
A session on historical tuning, temperaments, and maintenance will round out this week of Baroque music-making.
Location
Asbury United Methodist Church, 205 Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (map)
Lodging
Visit the Lodging page for more information.
Artist Faculty Recital
Artist faculty Arthur Haas, Linda Quan, and Martha McGaughey will present a recital during the Bach Festival on Tuesday of the noon concert series at Asbury United Methodist Church in downtown Harrisonbug.
More Information
- Application (DOC)
- Fees (DOC)
- Schedule (DOC)
- Faculty Concert (DOC)
- Reviews of 2009 Workshop (PDF)
For more information about the workshop, email Lynne Mackey, director, or phone (540) 885-0233.