Road Scholar Recorder / Early Music Workshop (Week 1)

Presented by Road Scholar

Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop

Explore the Music of Germany and France from the Middle Ages to the Baroque

Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both!

Week 1: October 27 - November 2, 2019                    

Recorder and viol technique classes geared toward application of technique practice to the repertoire - making music out of notes! Master class and consort classes.

All-Workshop Orchestra, conducted by Frances Blaker

Faculty
Lawrence Lipnik - recorder & viol
David Morris - viol
Francs Blaker - recorder & orchestra
Letitia Berlin - workshop director & recorder
Shira Kammen - early strings, Medieval & Traditional repertoire

Location
The workshop takes place at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts in Carmel Valley, California, nestled amongst oak and buckeye trees below majestic hillsides. Along with our rich opportunities for music making, bird watching and walking can be enjoyed nearby.

Schedule
The workshop includes four daily classes, morning exercise/dance, and impromptu group playing. Wednesday includes a free afternoon to explore the beautiful Carmel Valley area, play music, or just relax

And there's more!

- Sunday and Monday evening tutti playing sessions – all welcome (in addition to recorders and viols, bring your krummhorns and other reed instruments if you have them)

- Evening playing sessions, led by YOU! Bring your favorite pieces and be a conductor for an evening! Tuesday-Thursday

- Faculty Concert on Tuesday

- Student Concert on Friday before dinner

- Open Mic on Friday after dinner

- BYOB Happy Hour every day

Information/Registration
The Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel) Recorder/Early Music Workshop is open to adult recorder and viol players of all ages who play at intermediate to advanced levels. Week two includes a renaissance reeds track. Harpsichordists also welcome. For more information contact Hidden Valley at info@hiddenvalleymusic.org or (831) 659-3115.

To register by telephone, call Road Scholar Registration toll-free at 1-800-454-5768 and ask for program number #6254. To register online Click here.