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Join us at Hidden Valley as we explore the rich array of English and French music from the 13th century to the 18th century. Immerse yourself in the fascinating connections between these two countries and their music, from early polyphony to consort music to the flowering of solo instrumental music.
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 2: October 30 - November 5, 2022
Recorder, viol, dulcian, and shawm technique classes geared toward application of technique practice to the repertoire - making music out of notes! Master class and consort classes. Theme: Music of Spain & Italy!
Workshop Director, Letitia Berlin
All-Workshop Orchestra, conducted by Frances Blaker
Recorder Faculty, Letitia Berlin, Frances Blaker, and Lawrence Lipnik
Viola da gamba Faculty, Lawrence Lipnik and Alison Crum
Dulcian and shawm Faculty, Wouter Verschuren
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 Thursday
- Student Concert on Friday before dinner
- Open Mic on Friday after dinner
- Happy Hour every day
Covid Requirements
For safety puposes please be aware that there are requirements for this program that you MUST ahere to in order to join and participate. Hidden Valley Road Scholar progarms are following Road Scholar guidelines. In addition, Hidden Valley is requiring proof of full vaccination by two weeks before your arrival at the early music workshop. You can email us a scan or photo (both sides) to info@hiddenvalleymusic.org. Read the Full Early Music Covid Guidelines
Information/Registration
The Road Scholar Recorder/Early Music Workshop is open to adult recorder and viol players of all ages who play at intermediate to advanced levels. Recorder players must be able to play at least one F instrument and one C instrument. The dulcian and shawm program is open by audition, Please contact workshop director, Tish Berlin at tishberlin@sbcglobal.net to arrange an online addition. Harpsichordists also welcome. Harpsichordists, please contact music director, Tish Berlin, before registering to make sure we can have you. Participants must bring their own instruments.
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.
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.