The State of the Arts Interview with Robert Mealy, Director of Historical Performance at Juilliard Robert Mealy talks about his wide ranging experiences in the performance of Early Music, which includes medieval, renaissance, baroque and beyond.

This class is intended for players of any instrument, professional or amateur, and aims to delve into the understanding of the passacaglia and chaconne, forms which have existed since the 17th century. We will study passacaglias and chaconnes written for a range of solo instruments up to orchestral music. Topics may include specific historical harmonic …

AEM ONLINE – Passacaglias and Chaconnes with Xavier Díaz-Latorre, lute and guitar Read More »

A keynote discussion as part of EMA's wellness activities for musicians "The Well-Tempered Musician." A panel of early musicians who have trained in Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, alternative healing therapies, and music therapy. Simulcast on Facebook Live, YouTube Live, or Twitter Panel: Marisa De Silva, Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique Dr. Claire Garabedian, Cellist, Therapeutic Musician, …

Keynote Discussion: Field Training while Being a Performing Musician Read More »

The quintessentially British composers Tobias Hume and Matthew Locke overlapped by a few years. Their music is typical of English viol music: it is both idiomatic for the viol and also quirky, even weird, but very rewarding to play. Here's your chance to perform and get coached on that piece of Hume you've been working …

AEM ONLINE – Hume! Workshop and Master Class with Martha McGaughey, viol Read More »

***DUE TO COVID-19 THIS CONCERT IS BEING POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE. WE'LL ANNOUNCE THE NEW DATE AS SOON AS IT'S BEEN RESCHEDULED.***The concert will begin at 4pm and end at 5pm, with no intermission.   https://ronnmcfarlane.com/

Offered for free as part of The Well-Tempered Musician wellness series. "HIIT" / "High Intensity Interval Training" is a circuit-style workout which alternates 50-60 second exercises with brief rest periods. Anna will guide us through a warm-up, workout and final stretch. Leader: Anna Maberry Violinist Anna Maberry holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance …

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Read More »

Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble pairs new virtual chorus videos and small group performances with fresh commentary from Dr. Baker and archival performance recordings to celebrate the end of the holiday season and the transition to the New Year. Join us on YouTube (www.youtube.com/c/jouyssanceearlymusicensemble) where members of the ensemble and Dr. Baker will be “live” in …

Celebrations Past and Present: A Streaming Twelfth Night Concert Read More »

Offered for free as part of The Well-Tempered Musician wellness series. Facilitator: Aparna Sadananda Aparna is a DC-based, meditation teacher and artist. A curious yogi for 10 years and having worked in neuroscience research, she transitioned to full-time yoga teaching in 2015. Her meditations offer insights gathered during this interesting journey which has been a …

Mental Health Monday: Meditation with Aparna Sadananda Read More »

Offered for free as part of The Well-Tempered Musician wellness series. It can be challenging to find the right words when writing and talking about diversity and inclusion. Led by Dr Monica Rojas-Stewart, this session for EMA members focuses on self-reflection and self work around equity and inclusion in your work and personal life. Facilitator: …

How to talk and write about equity, diversity, and inclusion in early music: An Introduction to Circle Practice Read More »

📌 All times Pacific Standard Time. Instruments, skill level and pitch standard indicated in individual class descriptions. 📌 Virtual classes are $25 each. If you purchase five or more classes in one order, you will receive a $2 discount for each class. 📌 If you purchase all five classes for Shira Kammen’s five-part series, you …

Daphna Mor (recorder, voice) and Kane Mathis (oud, kora)—Music of the Empires: Music of the Ottoman and Mali Empires Read More »