Workshop Review – 16 November 2019

Philippe de Monte, William Byrd and Thomas Tallis Ceremony and Devotion - William Byrd and his circle VOICES Tutor: Sally Dunkley Location: All Saints Church, Chester Reviewer: Kirsten Flores When I first saw that Sally Dunkley was leading a workshop in November, I jumped at the chance to sign up. I have only been a … Continue reading Workshop Review – 16 November 2019

Workshop Review – 14 September 2019

Detail of King David from the West Window in the church of Our Lady and St Joseph, Alcester Praise the Lord! Psalm settings (Lassus, de Monte, Palestrina, Asola) VOICES & INSTRUMENTS Tutor: John Bryan Location: Didsbury Baptist Church Reviewer: Rhoda Bramhall Praise The Lord! Renaissance settings of the psalms of King David So glad I … Continue reading Workshop Review – 14 September 2019

Workshop Review – 22 June 2019

The Gabrielis in Venice VOICES & INSTRUMENTS Tutor: Gawain Glenton Location: Carver Uniting Church, Windermere Reviewer: Liz Richards The Gabrielis in Venice (Cumbria Festival Chorus Choral Day in association with NWEMF) On Saturday 22 June more than 80 people gathered in the Carver Uniting Church Windermere to explore works by Giovanni Gabrieli, Andrea Gabrieli and … Continue reading Workshop Review – 22 June 2019

2019 AGM Minutes

Minutes of NWEMF Annual General Meeting, 9th March 2019 Present: Mark Bertinat (Chair), Janet Evans, Janet Hilton, John Huthnance, Dave Love, Bob Foster, Cath Glazzard, Tim Gannicliffe, Peter Syrus, Sue Mottram, Glad Capewell, Elizabeth Silman, Val Wilkes, Roger Wilkes, Frank Gibson, Ruth Stock. Apologies: Clive Walkley, David Allen, Martin Steward. Minutes of Previous AGM accepted. … Continue reading 2019 AGM Minutes

Workshop Review – 9 March 2019

Music by Hassler, Lassus & Lechner VOICES & INSTRUMENTS Tutor: Roger Wilkes Location: Morley Green Club, Wilmslow Reviewer: Cath Music by Hassler, Lassus & Lechner, with Roger Wilkes The March workshop on works by Lassus, Lechner and Hassler with Roger Wilkes was one for both singers and instrumentalists. In the workshop description, “the envisaged repertory … Continue reading Workshop Review – 9 March 2019