October 5 & 6 Classes

Have you ever wanted to learn how to trill properly, with confidence and musical aplomb? In this workshop we will tackle a whole range of trills in different musical styles, with plenty of playing and practical application. Learn the ropes for baroque trills, from the stylistic language to some choice cheat fingerings. And how can trills be used in other styles of music? We'll look at earlier centuries, rhythmic and folky trills, and even some contemporary trills. Get those fingers warmed up and join in! Open to: recorder players, all levels. Pitch: A=440Hz

Have you ever wondered what's behind all those notes on the page? What were the composers' intentions?  Arthur Haas, harpsichord, and Martha McGaughey, viola da gamba, will take you on a fascinating deep dive into the  Baroque sonata, coaching a few players on how to get away from those notes. We will cover articulation, timing, how to play bass lines gloriously, style in the solo and continuo voices, and of course ornamentation. Open to: keyboard, viola da gamba, and recorder and other treble instrument players. Pitch: A=415. 

Orlando (di Lasso), Othmayr, Praetorius, and Stoltzer wrote wonderful 2-part pieces -  sometimes called Bicinia - that work beautifully on reed instruments. Get out your tenor or bass dulcian and get ready to play duets with me! Playing together lets you match your sound to mine, check your tuning, and enjoy the conversation between two lines. Playing in two parts is the basis for playing with 3, 4, or more parts in glorious polyphony. We’ll also have a quick review of dulcian basics like reed maintenance and open/closed bocal holes, to help you get the full range of notes on your dulcian and have consistently good attacks. Questions are welcome! 

Open to: all louds, especially tenor and bass dulcians. Pitch: A= 440Hz

Renaissance flute: technique and repertory - a hands-on exploration: How to build an effective practice session for the Renaissance flute, good repertory to explore on your own and in small groups, and mostly playing together!   Open to: Renaissance flute players. Pitch: A=440