The Baroque Workshop will be a full week of immersive musicking open to players of all levels of experience and ability who want a supportive and welcoming place to discover and develop new musical skills. The Workshop will feature both small and large ensemble instruction, private and group lessons, sight-reading and skill-building classes, and baroque dance/movement sessions. Evening activities include jam sessions, special presentations, and faculty concerts. Special events include Concerto Night, Faculty Concert, Chamber and Orchestra concerts, and Cantata Night!
Pitch A=415
First Church Berkeley UCC (First Congregational)
July 6–12, 2026
Lindsey Strand-Polyak, Director
Lindsey Strand-Polyak director, viola • Aki Nishiguchi asst. dir., oboe, recorder • Erik Andersen baroque cello, gamba • Vicki Boeckman recorders • Peter Sykes keyboards, continuo • David Wilson violin, viola • Rita Lilly voice • plus TBA
Questions: please email workshops@sfems.org

