The Early Music Shop often visits courses, summer schools, festivals and exhibitions with a pop-up shop. It's an ideal opportunity to compare and choose instruments with help and advice on-hand from knowledgable staff, tutors, and like-minded students. We can always bring specific requested items to an event, simply email us to let us know what you would like to see beforehand.
Benslow Springtime Recorders
Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RB
6-9 March 2023
Intermediate ensemble, one to a part playing and group technique sessions all delivered in supportive, fun sessions. Tutors: Alyson Lewin, Caroline Jones.
Peter will be travelling to Benslow from 6-8 March with a massive selection of wooden and plastic recorders, recorder cases and accessories.
For specific requests email Peter or telephone 01274 288100
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TORM 2023
The Sports Connexion, Leamington Rd, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3FL
17-19 March 2023
Anthony will be travelling to The Original Re-Enactors Market (TORM) from 17 - 19 March with a wide selection of harps, lutes, symphonies, lyres, percussion and recorders.
For specific requests please Email: Anthony or Tel: 01274 288100
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SRP Festival 2023
George Watson's College, Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5EG
31 March-2 April 2023
The SRP National Festival 2023 will be hosted by the Edinburgh branch from 31 March-2 April in Edinburgh. It will be held at George Watson's College, Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5EG
Peter and Alfie will be bringing a massive selection of wooden and plastic recorders, cases, maintenance materials and accessories.
For specific requests email Peter or telephone 01274 288100
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Easter Recorder Course 2023
The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU
30 March-6 April 2023
The Easter Recorder Course returned to the Hayes in Derbyshire, and features a range of classes on a particular aspect of music or recorder technique.
Tutors: Pam Smith, Annabel Knight, Sarah Whomersley, Janice Ormerod, Josef Manser, Ruth Burbidge, David Moses and Brian Blood.
Peter will be travelling to The Hayes from 3-5 April with a massive selection of recorders, cases, and recorder accessories.
For specific requests email Peter or telephone 01274 288100
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Easter Early Music Course
Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls, 24 Hereford Road, Monmouth, NP25 5XT
15-21 April 2023
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. Tutors: Tom Beets, John Bryan, David Hatcher, Alison Kinder, Anna Stegmann, Philip Thorby and Joris Van Goethem.
Peter will be travelling to Monmouth from 17-20 April with a massive selection of recorders, viols, bows, strings and accessories.
For specific requests email Peter or telephone 01274 288100
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NORVIS 2023
Barnard Castle School, Newgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8UN
29 July - 5 August 2023
NORVIS is an annual full week-long early music summer school in County Durham and is proud to describe itself as one of the UK’s longest-established and friendliest early music summer schools. NORVIS returns to its new venue at Barnard Castle School, next door to the splendid Bowes Museum.
Peter will be bringing a massive selection of recorders, viols, bows, strings, maintenance materials and accessories.
For specific requests please email Peter or telephone 01274 288100
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Recorder Summer School 2023
Bishop Burton College, Nr Beverley
7-14 August 2023
The Recorder Summer School is a large course, with up to 125 students and 8 tutors. The atmosphere is always friendly and encouraging, and the course welcomes recorder players at all levels from elementary to advanced.
Peter will be bringing a massive selection of wooden and plastic recorders, cases, maintenance materials and accessories.
For specific requests please email Peter or telephone 01274 288100
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HISS 2023
Bishop Burton College, Nr Beverley
21-25 August 2023
Peter will be travelling to the Historically Informed Summer School (HISS) from 21-24 August with a massive selection of recorders, viola da gamba, historical woodwind, lutes, folk instruments, strings and reeds.
For specific requests please email Peter or telephone 01274 288100
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Cheltenham Summer Recorder Festival
Dean Close School, Hatherley Rd, Cheltenham GL51 6EP
25 -27 August 2023
Peter will be travelling to the Cheltenham Summer Recorder Festival (SuRF) from 25-26 August with a massive selection of wooden and plastic recorders, cases, maintenance materials and accessories
For specific advance requests please email Peter or telephone 01274 288100
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Medieval Music in the Dales 2023
Bolton Castle, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4ET
8-10 September 2023
Medieval Music in the Dales is fast establishing itself as a unique forum for the best in medieval early music. Alfie will be travelling to Bolton Castle with a wide selection of harps, lutes, symphonies, lyres, percussion and a selection of recorders.
For specific requests please email Alfie or telephone 01274 288100
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ORF 2023
October Recorder Festival, Culford School, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TX
27-29 October 2023
Weekend of recorder playing with choices at easy, moderate and hard level, plus some massed playing and a composer in residence. Alfie and Finn will be travelling to the October Recorder Festival from 27-29 October with a large selection of wooden and plastic recorders, recorder cases and accessories.
For specific requests please email Alfie or telephone 01274 288100
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LIFEM 2023
London International Festival of Early Music, Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, Blackheath SE3 9RQ
9-11 November 2023
The London International Festival of Early Music is one of the largest and most inclusive early music festivals in the world. In addition to a concert programme which this year features Erik Bosgraaf, Jane Chapman, OAE Experience Ensemble and many more. At the heart of the festival is the world-famous early music exhibition where The Early Music Shop will once again be showcasing our full catalogue of instruments and accessories.
For specific requests please email Peter or telephone 01274 288100
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Benslow Recorder Festival 2023
Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RB
27-29 November 2023
Benslow Recorder Festival celebrates the recorder with ensemble, technique and orchestral sessions at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. Recorders and music will be available to buy and Tabea Debus will give an evening concert. Tutors: Alyson Lewin, Caroline Jones, Tabea Debus.
Peter will be travelling to the Benslow Recorder Festival from 27-29 November with a large selection of wooden and plastic recorders, recorder cases and accessories.
For specific requests email Peter or telephone 01274 288100