Early Music Ensembles

The Early Music Ensembles, conducted by Paul Walker, offer the rare opportunity to learn to play a Renaissance or Baroque instrument and to perform such works as the Concerto for Four Harpsichords and Orchestra by J.S. Bach.

The Early Music Ensemble's extensive collection includes early strings (gambas and Baroque strings) woodwinds (recorders, crumhorns, sackbuts and cornettos) and keyboards (harpsichord and chamber organ). If you'd like to sing madrigals, motets, Gregorian Chant, and other music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras, the Early Music Ensemble is also for you. Learn the music of Hildegard von Bingen, Josquin des Prez, William Byrd, Monteverdi, Purcell and others. No prior experience is necessary, although ability to play a modern counterpart is desirable. Players are particularly encouraged to explore the pre-modern versions of their instruments. Open to all undergraduates and graduates as well as community members. One credit hour.