The course pitch in general is A415 for string instruments and A440 for recorders unless otherwise indicated on the music list. Participants, both wind and strings, who wish to play in the NORVIS Baroque orchestra should bring their own instruments. We encourage you to mention all the instruments you plan to bring in your online application, not just those of your tuition class main study.
Sharing of instruments will be restricted in order to maintain COVID-safety.
NORVIS 2023 Music List 2
The 2023 Music List includes information about all the ‘first session’ music tuition and the ‘second session’ activities, as well as the choir and orchestra.
WILLIAM BYRD (c.1540–1623) 400th anniversary
2023 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of the great English composer, William Byrd. Our NORVIS week will reflect this in the choir music. (The choir is open to all.)
William Byrd: Sing joyfully
William Byrd: Ne irascaris, Domine – Civitas sancti tui
Henry Purcell: Fly, bold rebellion
Georg Friderick Handel: Zadok the Priest
In 2023, the NORVIS Baroque orchestra – director: Michael Williamson – expects to perform:
William Hayes: Overture to Circe
John Alcock: Concerto Grosso in D
NORVIS Baroque is open to all players of orchestral wind and stringed instruments at A=415 (not restricted to members of the string class). Music will be provided and can be sent in advance on request.
Music, Instruments and Shopping
Consult the 2023 Music List for information about music required. NORVIS also has a large music library which may be borrowed from during the course.
Lute music for the course is detailed on the music list, with some downloadable resources available HERE.
SHEET MUSIC may be ordered in advance from Jacks Pipes and Hammers. Holders of large stocks of sheet music in both facsimile and modern editions. Contact Ruth or Jerry on: Tel: 01422 882751 Fax: 01422 886157 email: info@jackspipesandhammers.co.uk
Tutors, Jacqui and Michael also run Rondo Publishing and will be selling their publications at NORVIS.
Peter Booth from the Early Music Shop will join us at NORVIS as usual, selling everything from viol strings to bass recorders, crumhorns to renaissance drums and useful instrument accessories. We will follow the relevant guidance for COVID safety in handling /sharing of musical instruments.
HIRING INSTRUMENTS
A limited number of viols may be available for hire at a small charge. Baroque violins and/or bows may be available by prior arrangement. Lutes may be available for hire. Please enquire by email about hiring instruments. We will follow the relevant guidance for safe handling of musical instruments.
RENAISSANCE VIOLS
Richard and Vivien Jones, longstanding friends of NORVIS, make beautiful Renaissance viols, see their website. We are delighted that Richard and Vivien will be visiting us once again.
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