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A unique opportunity to study and sing with present and former members of: 

The workshop will be led by Philip Cave, director of the early music ensemble Magnificat, with faculty members Sally Dunkley, Jacqueline Horner, Gabriel Crouch and Nancy Long. Participants will join in coaching sessions, workshops and demonstrations of rehearsal techniques, as well as more informal interactions with workshop faculty.

This year we will offer a two-tiered workshop with several options. The workshop proper will begin on July 24 and finish on July 29: two additional days, July 22 and 23, will be available as an optional pre-workshop session for those who would like to spend additional time studying the music that will be sung during the workshop. Other activities, including vocal coaching, may also be available during these days for those who wish to attend for a full week.

During the main workshop singers with more advanced sight-reading experience, or who are comfortable with less group rehearsal, may opt for the Motet Ensemble whose singers will work on several of Lassus’ motets and will move through the music at a faster pace. The second registration option is the Mass Ensemble: this group will concentrate on singing several Lassus Masses which will be rehearsed in greater depth and with more rehearsal time. Both groups will participate in joint workshop sessions and participate in some of Lassus’ large-scale, polychoral works. Individual vocal coaching will also be available during the workshop.

CONDUCTORS WELCOME! New this year, we are offering sessions for those interested in conducting early music. These sessions will include discussions on early music conducting techniques, music editing, and how to choose a good edition. Coaching will be available from the faculty members and opportunities to conduct will be provided.

The workshop will take place on the campus of Episcopal High School, Alexandria, Virginia - approximately twenty minutes from downtown Washington, DC. Housing is available on campus in modern single and double dorm rooms. Meals will be available and participants will have access to the school's facilities, including pool, tennis courts, internet, and first-class rehearsal and performing space.