NEEMF workshops are open to everyone - you don't have to be a member. Come along and try one. Choose one that suits you - some are for singers, some for singers and players, some just for players. The organiser will be happy to answer any questions.






Sunday 26th September




Polychoral Music of the
Renaissance
led by Eileen Silcocks



10 for 10.30 to 4.30, The Main Hall, Priory Street Centre, 15, Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET.



Music
for two or more choirs of instruments and voices by Palestrina, Marenzio, Handel and others. It is
suitable for all voices, and instruments at 440Hz: recorders (renaissance, modern, wood or plastic are
fine), renaissance strings plucked and bowed. Low recorders especially welcome. Players of other
instruments please enquire.



Eileen studied the recorder and early music practice in the Netherlands, and now teaches on recorder
and viol courses around Europe, as well as composing, and conducting recorder orchestras.



Enquiries: 01904 645964 or email secretary@neemf.org.uk.
Downloadable application form with map.






23rd OCTOBER



Giovanni Croce: Sacre cantilene concertate, 1610, led by Michael Procter (joint workshop: NEEMF and NWEMF forums and University of Huddersfield)



10 for 10.30 to 4.30, St Paul's (concert hall), University of Huddersfield, HD1 2RD



For 3, 5 or 6 solo voices, a Ripieno group of SATB, and continuo, performable in various configurations - providing opportunities for more or less ambitious soloists and for ‘all manner of voices and
instruments’. Applications for solo parts are invited from SSMATTTB. If we manage all 10 pieces in the collection, up to 45 different people can sing a solo. Viols, violins, cornetti, sackbuts, curtalls, organs, lutes, etc. Continuo players should contact us well in advance to get copies of the score.


Michael Procter is a prolific editor of renaissance music and director of many music courses, and a professional singer with a wide experience of teaching singing..


Downloadable application form. Enquiries to David Allen or phone 01352 740971.




6th NOVEMBER



NEEMF AGM amp; workshop: Polychoral music from the Spanish Renaissance and Baroque by Comes and Rogier, led by Clive Walkely



10 for 10.30 to 4.30, Guiseley Methodist Church., Oxford Road, Guiseley, LS20 9EP.


A workshop exploring these exciting, but rarely heard, works, for singers (all voices) and instrumentalists (loud and soft
winds, strings and continuo). Clive Walkley is well known for his interest in and enthusiasm for early music. He was the
first director of the NWEMF annual Summer School which he directed for twenty years. His workshops are always well received. Details: 0113-2843350 or
newsletter@neemf.org.uk Downloadable application form with map.


The NEEMF AGM will take place at lunchtime.





4th DECEMBER




Village Carol Traditions, with Dr Julia Bishop



10 for 10.30 to 4.30, Christ Church, Dore, Sheffield S17 3GY


For singers and players of both period and modern instruments (A440) . At Dore Parish Church, Sheffield S17 3GY; 10 for 10.30 - 4.30.


Dr Bishop's 2008 workshop was so enjoyable that we've asked for a return - same time, same place. We welcome singers, who should be prepared for the robust traditional style, and players of period AND MODERN strings, brass, woodwind (including recorders, dulcians) and C19 instruments such as concertina and serpent. Pitch 440. If you need transposed parts, please indicate when booking.


If you missed it last time ... The 'village' carols were composed by artisan musicians of 18th and 19th centuries, and have survived in South Yorkshire and a few other areas. They are very different from mainstream carols and mainstream performance practice. The instrumental parts include some striking 'symphonies' or introductions and interludes between the carol verses. Julia Bishop is not only extremely knowledgeable about the carols, but also a great workshop leader. Tremendous fun!




Downloadable application form with map. Enquiries to 01904 673675 or stuff@greenery.me.uk