Union College
807 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12308
United States
Music of Italy and Spain
Week 1: Central Program, Baroque Academy, Historical Dance, Ensemble Singing Intensive directed by Geoffrey Williams
Week 2: Central Program, Choral Workshop directed by Kent Tritle, Las Huelgas, Medieval Project directed by Benjamin Bagby, New London Assembly directed by Brad Foster
Registration is now open!
The heart of the Festival is the Central Program. It is the largest and most varied program we offer, with classes available for most early music instruments, and music ranging from Medieval to Baroque. You can choose the combination of classes that works for you -- perfect if, like some of our students, you sing or dance and play an instrument or two. Play in consorts of like or mixed instruments, investigate a new repertory, take a dance class, or begin a new instrument. Pitch: most classes will be at a=440. Viol-only and most Baroque ensemble classes will be at a=415. Festival tuition is $710 per week. Scholarships and work study assistance is available to students of all ages. See below for details.
Festival Schedule:
Sunday Events
Check-in: 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Dinner is the first meal on the meal card
7:00 Orientation Meeting, followed by a reception, and late check-in.
Check-out: by 9:00 a.m. the following Sunday
Daily Schedule Classes begin on Monday morning, and run through Friday, with four class periods per day.
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.First Class Period
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Coffee Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Second Class Period
1:45 - 3:00 p.m. Third Class Period
3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Fourth Class Period
Evening Event Schedule
Monday, July 1, Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, July 2, Lecture
Wednesday, July 3, AEM Auction
Thursday, July 4, Baroque Academy Faculty Concert
Friday, July 5, Baroque Opera
Saturday, July 6, Faculty Concert, followed by All-Workshop Party
Monday, July 8, Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, July 9, In Stile Moderno Concert
Wednesday, July 10, AEM Auction
Thursday, July 11, Parthenia Concert
Friday, July 12, Choral Workshop Concert: Victoria and Steffani
Saturday, July 13, Faculty Concert, followed by All-Workshop Party
Other Evening Events In the evening there are lectures, concerts, madrigal singing, English country dancing, drop-in playing sessions, the AEM Auction, and socializing with early music enthusiasts from all over the US and beyond.
*Indicates faculty for week one only, **week two only, no stars = both weeks.
Tuition & Boarding
| Tuition | Tuition $710 per week |
|---|---|
| Room & Board | All standard rooms are air-conditioned with private bath. Budget are non-ac, with hall baths. |
| Standard Single Room $675 per week | |
| Standard Double Room $595 per week (per person) | |
| Budget Single Room $425 per week | |
| Budget Double Room $360 per week (per person) | |
| Meals | Meals $228 per week |
| Non-resident | Commuter fee to cover facilities costs, $75 per week |
