Early Music News

A memorial service for Anna Carol Dudley, musician, teacher, and guiding force in the Bay Area early music scene, will be held on Saturday, June 26, at 10 am. The service will be held at First Church Berkeley UCC (First Congregational Church) and...

We at SFEMS are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Anna Carol Dudley on Thursday, May 27. Anna Carol enjoyed a distinguished career as a musician, teacher, administrator, and as a passionate advocate for early music and historically informed...

Every year, The San Francisco Early Music Society seeks new members for its Board of Directors. As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, we are seeking board members who are willing to contribute their time, talent, and treasure to maintain and...

We are delighted to welcome Heidi L. Waterman to the SFEMS staff as our new communications manager! A mezzo-soprano, Heidi has enjoyed a wide-ranging career encompassing everything from film scores to early Renaissance chant to cutting-edge modern...

SFEMS will hold its next board meeting online on Monday, May 17. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. We welcome current members’ attendance at board meetings. Anyone interested in coming to the open portion of this meeting should contact President Joyce...

Communications Manager of the San Francisco Early Music Society About the San Francisco Early Music Society Since 1975, the San Francisco Early Music Society (SFEMS) has served the Bay Area’s early music community, promoting historically-informed...

SFEMS will hold its next board meeting online on Monday, March 15. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. We welcome current members’ attendance at board meetings. Anyone interested in coming to the open portion of this meeting should contact President...

SFEMS will hold its next board meeting online on Monday, January 25. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.  We welcome current members’ attendance at board meetings. Anyone interested in coming to the open portion of this meeting should contact President...