NWEMF at the RNCM

For the second year running, thanks to our student representative, Bryan Au Yeung, NWEMF had a stand at the Royal Northern College of Music's Freshers' Fair on 23 September 2026. We were kept busy for the full three hours, and spoke to lots of students who were interested in all aspects of early music. By … Continue reading NWEMF at the RNCM

Workshop Report – 12 September 2026

Our first workshop back after the summer break took place at All Saints Church in Hoole, Chester. We were delighted to welcome back Stephanie Dyer for her third workshop for NWEMF under the title "Renaissance Back to School". Nearly 60 people attended from far and wide, and as well as over 40 singers, we also … Continue reading Workshop Report – 12 September 2026

Workshop Review – 13 June 2026

The Polychoral Music of Heinrich Schütz and his contemporaries VOICES & INSTRUMENTS (A=440) Tutor: Peter Wendland St Martin’s Chapel, University of Cumbria, Lancaster Reviewer: John Insole On Saturday 13th June, I attended my second NWEMF workshop. Having enjoyed a similar event a year earlier, I couldn’t resist another one, especially since it was happening in … Continue reading Workshop Review – 13 June 2026

Workshop Report – 13 June 2026

We were delighted to welcome back Peter Wendland to give a workshop on the music of Schütz, Praetorius and Kerll - a great way to finish our workshop series before the summer break. Fifty singers and instrumentalists came to the lovely St Martin's Chapel in the University of Cumbria, and although the weather wasn't quite … Continue reading Workshop Report – 13 June 2026