If you are a member of NWEMF, you can now read our latest Newsletter in the Members' area. In this edition, you'll meet our new membership secretary, Lydia Bradley, who takes over from Bob Foster. Also, our secretary John Huthnance shares his story of how he found his way to early music. We'd love to … Continue reading April 2026 Newsletter now available in the Members’ Area
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Notice of AGM 2026
The NWEMF AGM will be held on 21 March 2026 at 1pm in person during our workshop in Didsbury Baptist Church, Manchester. We hope that you can attend - our members are vital to NWEMF's continued success, so the more people who get involved and have their say, the better. The meeting will be live-streamed by Zoom … Continue reading Notice of AGM 2026
Workshop Report – 14 February 2026
Our first workshop of the year was a joint venture with the University of Liverpool and took place at The Tung Auditorium, one of the Liverpool's premier concert venues. Our workshop leaders were Lisa Colton, Head of Music at Liverpool University, and Louise Ellinson, Choral Director. On the day, 37 students from the University Chamber … Continue reading Workshop Report – 14 February 2026
My introduction to early music
by Tim Gannicliffe I began to appreciate early music without realising it, as I always loved hymns and carols from a young age singing in choirs and in church services. I always preferred the ‘older’ carols such as In dulce jubilo, albeit in the R.L. Pearsall arrangement, and Es in ein Ros Ensprungen. The composer … Continue reading My introduction to early music
My entry into the world of early music
by Clive Walkley My entry into the sound world of early music came fairly late in my life. I didn't begin piano lessons until about the age of 10 because my parents couldn't afford them. However, there was music in our home. My mother was a rather mediocre amateur pianist but my father was an … Continue reading My entry into the world of early music