I run ensemble courses and workshops at the English Organ School & Museum, Milborne Port (5 minutes drive from Sherborne, Dorset). This former Methodist chapel and schoolroom houses a unique collection of keyboard instruments, including harpsichords and a superb chamber organ by Walter Chinaglia. There are two large rooms, a kitchen area and all the facilities you would expect. There's also an excellent chippy 100 yards away.
The chapel can safely accommodate 6 or 7 musicians spaced 2 metres apart, and the layout is well-designed to allow for a circular one-way system in and out of the room to keep everyone safe.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SATURDAY JAN 23rd 2021
This pop-up workshop will look at Venetian instrumental ensemble from the mid-16th century, up to and including Andrea Gabrieli. Music by Parabosco, Willaert, Giulio Segni da Modena, Andrea Gabrieli, plus a look at dance music of the period by the inimitable Anon.
The course is open to any players of cornetto, sackbut and dulcian who can sight-read well enough to allow them to participate in ensemble music. On this occasion the event is limited to 6 participants
NB. I will have to manage applications to ensure the correct range of instruments. If demand is high I can easily repeat the day at short notice.
Venue: The English Organ School & Museum, Milborne Port, DT9 5DL
Date: Sat Jan 23rd 2021
Time: 10am-5pm
Tutor: Gawain Glenton
Pitch: A=440
Course fee: £65 (£32.50 for students and MU members). Observers £5 per day
To enrol either email gawain@inecho.co.uk, or download and return this form: 2021 Booking Form