Below is an outline of our proposed activities. We will be tinkering only modestly with the format of our annual favourite events. We are planning to revive our “Never-too-late” event offering an introduction for those curious about instruments they may never have tried before. Much of this list is peppered with “TBAs” as fully functioning events seldom spring ready-formed from the brains that propose them.
I wish everyone a great year of music-making.
Marcus Merrin
Line Up for fall 2026 – spring 2027
September 26 Opener: “Handel with Care”
Choral and orchestral event – selection from Messiah
Directed by Garth McPhee
St. Georges Round Church, 7 pm
October 17 – Lutes and Yoga:
Yoga practice with early music.
Led by Susan Barratt
St. Mark’s Church, Russell Street; Class 10:30 am – 11:30 am. Doors open at 10:15 am; close 11:45 am
February 6, 2027 Mid Winter Tune Up:
Ever-popular music performance event
Organized by Jay Perry
This year including an early social gathering before the early music. (actually the TuneUp will have 2 sections, with a social for potluck in between!)
St. Margaret’s of Scotland, Robie Street. 4:00 – 9:30pm
November 7 Master class for harpsichord:
Steven Devine. More details TBA
November Ros Morley in Halifax:
A participatory event. Instrumentalists and possibly singers.
Nov 19 – 21: More details TBA
January Julia Wedman, violinist from Tafelmusik: in Halifax.
More details TBA.
December 28 Charpentier Messe de minuit pour Nöel:
Andrew Pickett conducting.
St. George’s Anglican Church Brunswick St.
7 pm start. Doors open at 6:45 pm.
March Never Too Late:
Introductory teaching event.
Probably an afternoon event, depending on venue; TBA
May Renaissance Dance Night:
Led by Geoffrey Lee-Dadswell
A chance to brush up your Pavans and Voltas.
Location and time TBA
Possible AGM date: June 6, 2027, 5-8 pm