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Salt Spring Island Baroque Music Workshop & Festival
Who is the workshop for?
The workshop is for singers (SATB) and instrumentalists who are wishing to learn more about singing and playing using historically informed performance practice.
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Students
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Amateurs
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Semi-Professionals
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Professionals who are interested in learning more about Baroque performance practice
Instruments
Modern instruments pitched at A=440 Hz will be used. This will allow for more local participation.
The following instruments will be considered:
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Oboe
Flute
Bassoon
Recorder
Trumpet
Harpsichord
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harpsichord players should be familiar with figured bass notation
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the harpsichord will be provided
Musical Ability
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Singers must be able to read music
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Singers will preferably have training and some experience singing in small choirs.
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Singers must be able to sing in tune and project their voices.
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Instrumentalists should preferably have experience playing in small orchestras or chamber groups at an accomplished level.
Cost
The cost for the 3-day workshop is $200.
Venue
Beaver Point Hall
1361 Beaver Point Road
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1W9
Note: there is no cell phone reception at the hall. Wi-fi is limited to Shaw subscribers via Shaw Open.
Transportation
Off-island participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own transportation.
A car is necessary. Some car-pooling with local participants may be available.
Accommodation
Off-island participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation for the duration of the workshop. There are many airbnb's on Salt Spring and there is a campground at Ruckle Provincial Park, which is not far from Beaver Point Hall.
For those in financial need, a small amount of billeted accommodation may be available, please contact us to discuss.
Food
Lunch will be provided.
Snacks and refreshments will be provided mid-morning and mid-afternoon during the workshop.
Participants are responsible for their own dinners.
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