EEMC2025 - 3rd to 9th April

We are now looking forward to EEMC2025 which will be from 3rd to 9th April in Haberdashers' School in Monmouth.

About the course...

This popular and highly acclaimed course provides an excellent opportunity for experienced players of viols and recorders to work on early music in a chamber setting.  Under the guidance of our team of expert tutors, highly regarded as performers and teachers, participants are able to develop their technical and musical skills in an informal, friendly and supportive environment. Many of our participants sing, or maybe play other early instruments, which are very welcome in the evening Tutti sessions and some ensembles.

Our Tutors  for 2025 will be Tom Beets, David Hatcher, Alison Kinder, Anna Stegmann, Philip Thorby, Joris Van Goethem and Peter Wendland.

Each day features five tutored sessions and, in addition, there are many opportunities to play informally. Take a look at the 2025 timetable to get an idea of how the course works.

One of the great things about EEMC is that it is based on one-to-a-part playing in both permanent  and non-permanent groups. This means that, as well as being fluent on your  instruments, you will need good sight-reading and musical skills. Recorder players should bring and be able to play at least SATB instruments and be comfortable in treble (including up an octave) and bass clefs.Viol players should bring and play at least two sizes of viol, and be comfortable in treble, octave-treble, alto and bass clefs. With these skills you will be able to play confidently in every session, and everyone will get the maximum enjoyment out of the course.

To get an idea of the variety of music that we cover go to the repertoire page. We play at A=440 except by prior agreement with other players in small groups.

Jacks, Pipes & Hammers and The Early Music Shop will be with us as usual, in 2025. Barry Holder, the recorder technician from the Early Music shop, will also hopefully join us for a few days. We are also pleased that viol maker, Merion Attwood, will bring some viols to show us and will be available to do some viol adjustments. A busy week!

Applying for EEMC2025 

Applications for EEMC2025 have now closed and the course is full. However, sometimes a space becomes available on a course, as someone has had to drop out. If you would like to be on the waiting list in case a place becomes available, then please go to the "Fees and Applications" page where you can fill in an online form.

We hope to see you there,

Philip Thorby - Course Director

Josee Beeson - Course Administrator

EEMC2025 will be from 3rd to 9th April.