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Tag: Peter Syrus

Cornamuse or rebec?

Cornamuse or rebec?

By Peter Syrus Which came first? No, I’m not talking about their place in the evolution of instruments. I’m talking about my student grant, and its depletion for the purchase … Continue reading Cornamuse or rebec?

Posted on 1 September, 202525 October, 2025 By nwemfchairPosted in ArticlesTagged Peter Syrus. 1 Comment

Workshop Report – 21 September 2024

Workshop Report – 21 September 2024

Our workshop yesterday in Didsbury was a great success - 35 singers were led by Peter Syrus, covering a total of 13 pieces of glorious polyphony. Peter took six different … Continue reading Workshop Report – 21 September 2024

Posted on 22 September, 202413 January, 2025 By nwemfchairPosted in 2024 Workshops, Workshop ReportsTagged 2024, Peter Syrus, South Manchester, Voices. Leave a comment

Workshop Review – 21 September 2024

Workshop Review – 21 September 2024

 Palestrina Plus VOICES Tutor: Peter Syrus Didsbury Baptist Church, Manchester Reviewer: Chris Martin When you walk into Didsbury Baptist Church, especially if you know you're about to sing some wonderful … Continue reading Workshop Review – 21 September 2024

Posted on 21 September, 202412 September, 2025 By nwemfchairPosted in Workshop ReviewsTagged 2024, Peter Syrus, South Manchester, Voices. Leave a comment

21 September 2024 – Didsbury, South Manchester

21 September 2024 – Didsbury, South Manchester

Palestrina plus - a workshop for singers * Tutor: Peter Syrus Didsbury Baptist Church, Manchester, M20 6SX VOICES Peter writes: ‘Following a feast of workshops for voices and instruments we … Continue reading 21 September 2024 – Didsbury, South Manchester

Posted on 21 September, 202413 January, 2025 By nwemfchairPosted in 2024 WorkshopsTagged 2024, Peter Syrus, South Manchester, Voices. Leave a comment

Workshop Review – 4 November 2023

Workshop Review – 4 November 2023

Photo by Modern Mooch “Gaudeamus!” borrowings in Spanish church music of the Golden Age VOICES & INSTRUMENTS Tutor: Peter Syrus St Columba’s RC Church, Plas Newton Lane, Chester SH2 1PL … Continue reading Workshop Review – 4 November 2023

Posted on 4 November, 20239 April, 2025 By nwemfchairPosted in Workshop ReviewsTagged 2023, Chester, Peter Syrus, Voices & Instruments. Leave a comment

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Future EMF Events

  • NWEMF Wilmslow 16 May, 2026 Ben England (voices & strings)
  • EMFS Edinburgh 23 May, 2026 Go4B'rque Handel's Fireworks
  • NEEMF York 23 May, 2026 Andrew Griffiths (voices & instruments)
  • BMEMF Abergavenny 30 May, 2026 Emma Gibbins (voices)
  • SWEMF Ilminster 30 May, 2026 Peter Wendland (voices & instruments)
  • EMFS Edinburgh 6 June, 2026 Viol Consort Cafe
  • NEEMF Knaresborough 6 June, 2026 Deborah Catterall (voices & instruments)
  • EEMF Newmarket 6 June, 2026 David Hatcher (voices & instruments)
  • EEMF Cambridge 7 June, 2026 David Hatcher (soft instruments)
  • EMFS Edinburgh 13 June, 2026 David Allinson (voices)
  • NWEMF Lancaster 13 June, 2026 Peter Wendland (voices & instruments)
  • SWEMF Wells 20 June, 2026 Katy Silverman (voices)
  • MEMF Newark 20 June, 2026 Dr Stephen Bullamore (voices & instruments)
  • BMEMF Ross-on-Wye 4 July, 2026 David Hatcher (voices & instruments)
  • SWEMF Plymouth 18 July, 2026 Clare Griffel (voices & instruments)
  • NEEMF Newcastle 18 July, 2026 Ali Kinder (voices & instruments)
  • EEMF Cambridge 18 July, 2026 Leah Stuttard (voices & plucked strings)
  • EEMF Cambridge 12 September, 2026 Patrick Craig (voices)
  • NWEMF Chester 12 September, 2026 Stephanie Dyer (voices & instruments)
  • MEMF Stafford 12 September, 2026 Mark Wilson (voices & instruments)
  • BMEMF Hereford 26 September, 2026 Simon Harper (voices)
  • SWEMF Keynsham 26 September, 2026 Mark Wilson (voices & instruments)
  • NWEMF Bolton 17 October, 2026 Lizzie Gutteridge (instruments)
  • EEMF/TVEMF Waltham Abbey 17 October, 2026 Gawain Glenton (voices & instruments)
  • SWEMF Langport, Somerset 24 October, 2026 Andrea Brown (voices & instruments)
  • SWEMF Yatton 21 November, 2026 Huw Morgan (voices & instruments)
  • NWEMF Liverpool 21 November, 2026 Peter Syrus (voices & instruments)
  • EEMF Workshop 28 November, 2026 David Allinson (voices)
  • NWEMF 50th ANNIVERSARY York 27 February, 2027 – 28 February, 2027 Gawain Glenton/David Allinson
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  • NWEMF Workshop 20 March, 2027 Elizabeth Dodd
  • NWEMF/BMEMF Workshop 24 April, 2027 Philip Thorby
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