Sunday, 9 June 2013, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm David Turnbull Music School, Solihull School, Warwick

Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ

“John Dowland for Lutes, Viols and Voices”

A workshop for singers, viol players and lutenists (A440)

Tutor: Stewart McCoy

This workshop is part of a Dowland weekend – for the Saturday “Dowland” Masterclass please see separate leaflet

Midlands Early Music Forum Sunday, 9 June 2013, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm

David Turnbull Music School, Solihull School, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ

“John Dowland for Lutes, Viols and Voices”

A workshop for singers, viol players and lutenists (A440) Tutor: Stewart McCoy

This year’s “LV&V” workshop will be based on the songbooks and instrumental music of John Dowland, whose 450th anniversary of his birth is celebrated this year. The workshop follows the successful format of previous years and we will try to explore the many combinations of voices, viols and lutes that the available music offers. The style of the music necessitates smaller ensembles than usual MEMF events, and so the workshop will be divided into smaller groups coming together at the end for a grand finale. There should be opportunities to change groups during the day. Versatile participants should indicate all their skills on the application form so that we can plan ahead and structure the day to suit the wishes and skills of those taking part. Viol players will have the opportunity to take part in viol consorts as well as accompanying solo singers or groups. It is important to book early for this event as numbers may be restricted, and we also need to develop the detailed programme based on individual preferences. Music will be provided, but it will help if participants bring any relevant music they already have (clearly marked with name of owner, of course). Timetable 10.00 Registration and drinks 10.30 Morning Session 1.0 Lunch – bring sandwiches or use nearby eateries 2.15 Afternoon session 4 – 4.15 Break 4.15 Performances – visitors welcome 5.0 Finish

Fees – see Booking Form

Directions By road: Leave M42 at Junction 5 onto the A41 and then take first left turn towards Solihull town centre. Turn right at the roundabout onto the Warwick Road (B 4025). The school entrance is on the right at the second set of traffic lights. There is plenty of parking in front of the chapel. The David Turnbull Music School is a short walk beyond the car park, keeping the chapel and playing field to your right. There is an alternative entrance with further parking, from School Lane. Solihull railway station is approximately a 1 km walk through the town.

Application Please complete the enclosed application form and forward as soon as possible to Mike Ashley, 256 Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0ES. For queries telephone Mike at 01564-778631 or email mashley256@aol.com. Please make cheques payable to MEMF. Bookings are registered only on receipt of full payment. If for any reason you have to cancel please let Mike know as soon as possible, in case there is a waiting list. No notification – no refund! On the morning of the workshop, you can get Mike on 07789-534725 Instrumentalists: Please bring a labelled music stand and please arrange your own insurance cover if required. Neither MEMF nor the School can accept any responsibility for any property lost or damaged.

Entrances

Midlands Early Music Forum

Forthcoming workshops and events for your diary:

Saturday 27 April 2013 Instrumental and vocal workshop (A415): J.S. Bach: Cantatas 77 and 150

Tutor: Paul Spicer Venue: Warley Woods Methodist Church, Abbey Road, Smethwick, West Midlands B67 5LS

Saturday 8 June 2013

John Dowland: Masterclass Tutor: Philip Thorby. Venue: David Turnbull Music School, Solihull School,

Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ

Sunday 9 June 2013 John Dowland: Workshop

Tutor: Stuart McCoy. Venue: David Turnbull Music School, Solihull School, Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ

Sunday 14 July 2013 Midsummer Revels

Venue: Middleton Hall, near Tamworth, B78 2AE

Saturday 28 September 2013 Vocal and instrumental workshop: Russian Baroque music

Tutor: Peter Leech Venue: tbc

MEMF members get regular mailings, and lower fees for our workshops. For further information about MEMF, contact: Edwin Griggs, 8, Woodbine St, Leamington Spa CV32 5BG

or edwin.griggs@gmail.com or look at the website: www.memf.org.uk

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Sunday, 9 June 2013, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm David Turnbull Music School, Solihull School, Warwick Rd, Solihull, B91 3DJ

“John Dowland for Lutes, Viols and Voices”

BOOKING FORM

Name ………………………………………………………….. Address ……………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………….. Telephone …………………. Email ………………………………. Singers – please circle:- Soprano / Alto / Tenor / Bass Singers – please indicate - are you happy to sing a solo line, or do you prefer singing in a group?…………………………… Viol players – which instruments will you bring (at A440)…………………. Lute Players – which instruments will you bring – G lutes preferred, but others may be useful……………………………… Circle here if a member of MEMF / Another Forum / NEMA Cheque enclosed: £……………… Fees: Members of MEMF/Another Forum/NEMA £18 Members concessions £16 Non-members £20 Non-members concessions £18 Singers and instrumentalists – please indicate any preferences for what you would like to do, or any other comments ………….…………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………. Please note we will take account of preferences as much as possible, but our final programme will depend on balancing the applications we receive. Please complete this Booking Form and forward soonest with your cheque (payable to “MEMF”) to: Mike Ashley, 256 Station Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0ES. Please remember that numbers will be limited. NB if you need an acknowledgement please enclose S.A.E. – unless you hear from us, please just turn up on the day. Do you need a lift, or are you willing to offer one? ………………..