Memorial Day Weekend Workshop

Amherst Early Music invites you to our
Memorial Day Weekend Workshop
Music in the Time of the Bard
Wisdom House, Litchfield, CT
Friday, May 27- Monday, May 30, 2o16
Directed by Valerie Horst
"But Shakespeare's magic could not copied be;
Within that circle none durst walk but he."
~ John Dryden
We will pay tribute to the 400th anniversary of the death of the
incomparable Bard by exploring the extraordinary, varied musical milieu
of his time. We will also toast his life with cakes and ale!
Recorder master class with viol and harpsichord continuo coaching
Recorder consorts at all levels, except beginner
Large group sessions on grand works of the Renaissance
Consort with matched set of Renaissance recorders
English viol consorts at 3 levels
Baroque and Renaissance ensembles
Harpsichord and continuo classes
Medieval ensemble
Early notation
English country dancing
Great food!
Warm and welcoming atmosphere
Classes, meals, and concert all under one roof
Von Huene Workshop in residence
Taxi service from Waterbury, CT. Take the train or bus!
Scholarships and Work-study available
Faculty
Marion Verbruggen recorder
Robert Eisenstein viol
Frances Conover Fitch harpsichord
Wendy Gillespie viol
Eric Haas recorder, flute
Erin Headley viol
Valerie Horst recorder, early notation
Lawrence Lipnik viol, recorder, voice
Patricia Petersen recorder, early notation
amherstearlymusic.org
Amherst Early Music
PO Box 229
Arlington, MA 02476
Memorial Day Weekend Workshop
Wisdom House, Litchfield, CT
May 27-30, 2o16
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Brockton, MA
Permit No. 1000
We hope you'll join us!
Memorial Day Weekend Workshop
Wisdom House, Litchfield, CT
May 27-30, 2o16
Get the jump on summer with a weekend of early music at Wisdom House, an
idyllic retreat center in rural Connecticut. Awake to bird song, feast your eyes on
the lovely green countryside, and enjoy delicious meals with good company. Play
wonderful music in small groups with great coaches. The atmosphere is relaxed
and convivial.
In the evenings, join in all-workshop group sessions, English country dancing, a gala Sunday evening faculty
concert and party, and more. The von Huene Workshop is in residence with music and instruments for sale. Stop
by even if you are not attending the workshop! In the area, walk in nearby Topsmead State Forest, have ice cream
at Arethusa Farm Dairy, and visit historic downtown Litchfield. Register now!
GENERAL INFORMATION
CLASSES are in spacious classrooms with lots of natural light, and are accessible by elevator.
HOUSING options are available for single or double rooms, with hall or private baths.
MEALS are delicious and are included with Room & Board.
TRAVEL Taxi service from Waterbury, CT. Take the train or the bus! Driving? Directions at wisdomhouse.org
FEES Full Tuition $305, Part-time Tuition $205, Work-study Tuition $165.
SCHEDULE Friday 5/27: Check-in 4:00-5:30. Evening: greetings, group playing, and English Country Dancing.
Saturday 5/28: Classes from 9-5. Evening: large group playing and English country dancing. Sunday 5/29:
Classes from 9-5, 8:00 Gala Faculty Concert and party. Monday 5/30: Classes from 9-12:30, lunch and fond
farewells.
Memorial Day Weekend Workshop 2o16 Registration
Apply online www.amherstearlymusic.com, return this form with check,
or call with credit card information (781) 488-3337.
Name:__________________________________
1st Instrument/Voice___________________________
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2nd Instrument/ Voice_________________________
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___ Full Tuition $305 ___ Half-day Tuition $205 ___ Deposit $60
___ Work-study Tuition $165
Room & Board: (Rooms include all meals) ____ Non-resident $120 (includes commuter fee, and 3 lunches)
____ Double room with a hall bath $315
_____ Single room with a hall bath $375
____ Double room with a private bath $395
_____ Single room with a private bath $450
Should we match you with a roommate? yes _____ no _____
___Please mail me the Class Descriptions and Self Evaluation Form
Policy: Room & Board fully refundable. Tuition all but $30.00 refundable till May 15th, no tuition refund after May 15.
Mail to: Amherst Early Music, PO Box 229, Arlington MA 02476