18th – 20th July 2025
University of Auckland, School of Music
Join members of NZ Barok and guests for an intensive weekend academy this July. This is a professional development opportunity on baroque instruments (or modern with baroque bows) in a welcoming and friendly environment. The history, theory, and practical application of baroque performance principals will be covered. The weekend will comprise lectures, demonstrations, orchestral sessions and sectionals, culminating in a final informal concert at 3.30pm on the Sunday.
The featured work will be the groundbreaking Les Élémens by French baroque composer Jean-Féry Rebel. Morning and afternoon tea is provided.
Instruments offered: violin, viola, cello, double bass, viola da gamba, recorder, harpsichord
Tutors and Lecturers Violin – Dr Graham McPhail and Miranda Hutton, Viola – Fiona Haughton, Cello – Helen Brinkman, Bass – Eric Scholes, Viola da gamba – Dr Polly Sussex, Harpsichord – Dr Rachael Griffiths-Hughes, Recorder – Jessica Shaw
COST: $345 incl GST total
OBSERVER: $17.25 incl GST/opening lecture, $28.75 incl GST/half day
Schedule
4.30pm Friday 18th July, finish 5.00pm Sunday 20th July
Opening lecture 5.00 – 7.00pm Friday 18th July, cost $17.25 incl GST observer
Informal concert 3.30pm Sunday 20th July, free entry
Contact Miranda Hutton
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