Daily Musical Events
Daily Musical Events
Early Music Workshop:
Coached ensemble playing of baroque style music is open to all. VMAC owns a harpsichord, which is available throughout the day, and an extensive library of early music.
Madrigal Workshop:
Daily work on vocal music, often from the 16th and 17th centuries but with excursions into more modern works.
Weekly Events
Large Ensemble:
Each week opens with an evening of orchestral music, sometimes with soloists or chorus, depending on the instrumentation available.
Piano Duet Workshop:
Music for piano four hands and for two pianos will be coached.
Bach Bash:
Each week one there is an open reading of some works of Bach and other baroque composers. Singers and instrumentalists often prepare solo parts.
Folk dancing:
An hour of international folk dancing engages all interested parties. Beginners are welcome; dances are taught.
Concerts:
Performances by participant volunteers and faculty give both players and listeners the opportunity to enjoy works studied during the week. Groups of staff perform weekly, usually a string and sometimes a wind WoW on Tuesday, and WoW ensemble with piano on Friday when individual faculty also perform with participant volunteers.
Fun night:
Zany, outrageous, just plain funny - that's Fun Night. Anything goes.
Unscheduled Events:
As participant interest warrants, several unscheduled offerings may be available, such as voice production workshop, voice class for non-singers, Tai-Chi or Yoga or relaxation techniques or instrumental techniques.