Early Music Workshop

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Program Overview

Make and enjoy Medieval and Renaissance music while learning new skills and techniques.

Topics will include articulation, ornamentation, improvisation and ensemble arrangement in medieval and renaissance music. The workshop culminates with a participant performance on period instruments such as recorders and other early winds, viols, lutes, harpsichord and percussion. Vocalists are also welcome. Participants will supply their own instruments.

"Mark is an exceptionally sensitive teacher who knows how and when to push individuals to achieve their utmost best. I greatly appreciated his coaching as well as the variety of evening activities which were valuable, educational and very enjoyable."
Mary Lee O., 2006-2008 Early Music Workshop Participant

All workshop classes will be held in The Writing House on the campus of Interlochen Center for the Arts. Classrooms are sunny and comfortable, and there is a large common area in the center of the building which hosts various readings, events and concerts.

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Instructors

Mark Cudek

Details

Cost:

$389

Dates:

June 7-12, 2009

Registration deadline:

Extended registration deadline is May 18, 2009. This program is limited to 18 participants who will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration will help ensure your enrollment as some instruments (winds, keyboard, plucked strings and bowed strings) are limited. Registrations received after the program registration deadline will be processed as space permits with the approval of the Interlochen College of Creative Arts' Director. Registration confirmation will be sent via e-mail once registration form and payment have been received and processed. Please complete one registration form per participant per program enrolled. Full tuition payment is required to be submitted with the completed registration form for each individual participant.

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations by the participant made before the program registration deadline are subject to a $75 non-refundable deposit. No tuition refunds will be given after the original registration deadline of May 1, 2009. A full tuition refund will be issued if the event is cancelled. Tuition fees do not include housing and meal fees.