Glorious renaissance polyphony for choir with historic brass.
ABILITY: CONFIDENT, SKILFUL
Resident: £572 Non-Resident: £435 (25% off for under 27s) Code: 26/324
Priority booking for members opens at 9am on Tuesday 17 June.
General booking opens at 9am on Friday 11 July.
For details on how to become a Member to take advantage of early booking, see here.
This course runs from 5.30pm on Monday 1 to 4pm on Thursday 4 June 2026
What is the course about?
Indulge your love of polychoral music. Find out more about what to expect from the tutor's website. The repertoire will be confirmed in advance of the course.
Tutor website: www.jeremywest.co.uk
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Standard: Confident, Skilful
Competent reader - desirable although not essential
How will the course be taught, and will any preparation be required?
This course is suitable for cornetts, sackbutts, dulcians and singers across all voices. Previous experience of reading Renaissance polyphony will be helpful although not essential and the ability to read historic notation is not a requirement since all pieces will be provided in clean modern editions.
Will music be provided in advance of the course?
Yes, it will be available on this website ahead of the course.
Is there anything I need to bring?
No special clothing. Just musical instruments if playing.
What previous participants said about this course…
“The choice of music was great. The tutors very friendly and creating a good atmosphere amongst the two groups (instruments/singers).”
“I was thrown into the music with confidence and was encouraged to give my very best.”
“The tutorial team was world class. They certainly met, and even exceeded what I had expected from the description when I booked. They met every challenge with exceptional grace and good humour, and were very motivational, helping us always to give our best. They were especially accommodating in getting together the smaller groups for 1/2 voices.”
“Good mix of choral alone and with the beautiful baroque wind instruments that make this course so unique.”
“Great music and so supportive and encouraging for my first outing with my sackbut. I loved the blending of singers and instruments.”