A Musical Smorgasbord — POSTPONED

The harp of melody (Chantilly)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSPONED TO MAY 2–3

The weekend of January 17–18, Shira Kammen, vielle; Tish Berlin, recorder; and Peter Maund, percussion, will offer a workshop on a variety of early music topics of interest to both singers and instrumentalists. The repertory will include medieval, Renaissance, and traditional music. Choose from many tasty musical styles and favors, including motets and songs by Ciconia, settings of Suzanne ung jour, music about and for Queen Elizabeth I, motets and chansons by Josquin des Prez, songs and instrumental music of medieval Europe and other far-flung places, percussion classes, and music from the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Singers and instrumentalists (including percussion!) are welcome. Workshop pitch is A=440.

The workshop takes place at Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Avenue, in Kensington. Saturday’s session runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (bring a lunch); Sunday from 1:30–5:00 p.m. Come to one or both days! Tuition is $125 for Saturday and $110 for Sunday; $220 for both days. There is an early registration discount: register by December 30 and pay $110 for Saturday or $100 for Sunday ($200 for both days).

You can download and print a registration form here. Mail the form with your check to Tish Berlin, 806 Washington Ave., Albany CA 94706. If you have questions, call Tish at 510-882-1169 or email her at [email protected].

Written by Jonathan Harris