Victoria Conservatory of Music in Victoria, BC
July 11 – 19, 2020
An intensive training program in period instrument performance, led by members of the Victoria Baroque and Pacific Baroque Orchestra. This course is for players already experienced in baroque instruments, as well as those with no prior experience. The program welcomes music students, professional musicians and advanced amateurs. Instruction is available for strings, woodwinds, and harpsichord. Ensembles are formed according to the students’ level.
The Baroque Academy is an exciting opportunity to immerse oneself in baroque instrument performance, and develop one’s technical and stylistic understanding and ensemble skills in a focused and friendly environment. The course offers a generous amount of one-to-one instruction and small group and orchestral coaching by leading West Coast early music specialists.
Location:
All programs will take place onsite at the Victoria Conservatory of Music (900 Johnson Street).
Faculty:
Soile Stratkauskas; flute and artistic director
Chloe Meyers (Vancouver); violin
Christi Meyers; violin
Elyssa Lefurgey-Smith; violin
Mieka Michaux; viola
Martin Bonham; cello, viol, baroque dance
Nathan Whittaker (Seattle); cello
Christina Hutten (Vancouver);harpsichord
Curtis Foster (Seattle); oboe and recorder
Katrina Russell; bassoon
Jeanne Lamon; Guest Instructor
Programme Information
- July 11-19, 2020
- fee: $675*
This course includes:
- Baroque orchestra
- Chamber music
- Private and group lessons
- Lectures
- Baroque dance classes
- Performance opportunities
- Faculty concert
Program start: Saturday July 11th, 9am
Final Concert: Sunday July 19th, 3pm
Classes run daily 9am – 5pm
*Course fees only cover c.60% of this programme; through the generous support of the Victoria Baroque and Early Music Vancouver the fees are kept as low as possible to make this course affordable to all students.
Instrument Requirements
Strings:
Baroque instruments are encouraged but not required. Those using modern instruments will need baroque bows, gut strings on the top two strings, and to tune to A=415.
Flutes, oboes, recorders, bassoons:
Baroque instruments are required and must be pitched at A=415.
There are some baroque instruments and bows available for loan.
For inquiries about instruments and gut strings, email: victoria-baroque@shaw.ca
Registrations will open in January 2020 through Victoria Conservatory of Music. Click here for details.
Winners of EMV’s BC Scholarship programme can use a portion of their award to attend the course.
Low cost accommodation is available at the University of Victoria Campus, on a direct bus route 15 minutes away from the Conservatory.
