Coach: Malachai Bandy
Location: St James Episcopal Church
Description: Holborne Hospitality: Music for Mixed-Consort Gatherings
As much today as in the year 1599, Anthony Holborne’s wildly popular Pavans, Galliards, Almains and other ſhort Æirs occupies a special place in the bookcases and hearts of viol enthusiasts everywhere: a collection as flexible as it is charming and accessible, viol players today often encounter it as a first gateway to consort playing at all levels of formality, and in mixed consorts, from living room to concert hall. Whether it is your first or 301st time meeting Mr. Holborne, this Play Day promises to both inspire and improve, via useful tips and tidbits on a detailed tour of this well-loved publication. As Holborne’s own advertisement suggests, we should master his music to be better musicians and better social hosts—indeed able to befriend and host any “Viols, Violins, or other Musicall Winde Instruments” who show up at our doorstep.
Note: All levels welcome! Please print (or bring on a tablet) the *full* PDF of your chosen line/voice, which is only ~12 pages double-sided for most lines. Malachai Bandy will coach the morning Holborne session, then the afternoon will be uncoached consort playing.
Class Materials: Click here