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Members Information 
Application  form for Membership

  DigitalNewsletter   - click here - available online here with password 

Early Music Society of Victoria Inc. email

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THE EARLY MUSIC SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
& CHRIST CHURCH BRUNSWICK
present
                     ANCIENT MUSICKES -  MISCELLANI XI 
DIVERSE RENAISSANCE & BAROQUE WORKS for
WIND, VIOLS & VOICES
featuring
 CHRIST CHURCH CHOIR , THE LOUDE BAND,
THE JACOBEAN CONSORT, HARMONIA SONATARUM.
at
ST. CUTHBERT’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
10 WILSON ST. BRIGHTON

SUNDAY MAY 6th, 2007 at 2.15 PM

Admission by Donations
This is the second concert in Early Music in the Very Round for 2007.
It is sponsored by Bayside City Council,
Bayside Library Service and the Early Arts Guild of Victoria

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PERSÉE  -  TRAGÉDIE LYRIQUE,
By Jean-Baptise LULLY
This was shown at the Early Music Studio, University of Melbourne
27 Royal Parade, Parkville. Friday 2nd March

This was a really wonderful experience - seeing a superb Canadian production on DVD  of this Opera  with beautiful authentic styled costumes,  great sets/scenery with excellent sound and music.
After we  saw the complete opera there was a performance of some of this music on viols which was inspired by the DVD despite the hot night.

WONDERFUL MUSIC!
Many thanks to Lyn and Peter!

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A talk by Dr Patricia Duke on  "The Foundations of Early Music in Melbourne". 
Friday October 20th at 8.00 p.m.
at The Early Music Studio, Faculty of Music,
27 Royal Pde, Parkville (opposite the University of Melbourne main Faculty of Music buildings).
Entry: free - members of the public are welcome.

The talk will have an emphasis on the "pioneers" who preceded the resurgence of interest in the 1970's and beyond. Foremost of these pioneers were people like Bach Festival director, Leonard Fullard and harpsichordist, Mancell Kirby and Louise Dyer, founder of the Lyre Bird Press. Others included Frank Higgins, Fred Morgan and Harold Badger. 
Patricia Duke completed her PhD at Melbourne University Faculty of Music on this subject, and her thesis singles out the contribution of Leonard Fullard, however she has included detailed research on the broader field in Melbourne since the early 1920's and we look forward to hearing her talk about the foundations on which the present Early Music Society as well as the Recorder Guild and the Early Music Studio of Melbourne University are to some degree based.

This EMSV Meeting will be held fittingly at the Early Music Studio of Melbourne University on Friday evening, 20th October starting at 8pm. The usual high standard of supper will be on offer. 
the EMSV welcomes non-members to this talk.

SEE "WHAT'S ON" PAGE FOR DETAILS of  CONCERTS

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The EMSV has a harpsichord available for hire by members only.
Non-members wishing to hire instruments must first have to join -  a subscription form is below.

Hirers must collect and return harpsichord in a suitable vehicle with a flat carrying surface of the required length, eg a medium to large station wagon or van.  Harpsichord will not be released into a smaller vehicle.

Note that in response to recent feedback, we have modified the long term hiring rates - please check below for the new rates.

Harpsichord  - is a Zuckerman Flemish single manual, 52 notes, 4', 8', buff stops, and a range of GG/C (short octave) - c'''. It is easy to adjust from A440 to A415 and has a length of 1.95m (6'6'').

Hire rates
 Per concert  $50  (usually 2 -  3 days)
 Per week  $65
 Subsequent weekly rate $20 (up to a maximum of 6 weeks total, after which the same person may start a new hiring period provided that no other member has requested hire)

Enquiries: Roger Smith (9419 8447)

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Application  form for Membership

Benefits of membership

include access to an extensive library - catalogue online available to members here

 

an interesting Members Newsletter

 

participate in Society events :

include Players' Afternoons,
CD Listening Afternoons,
Public Concerts
Lectures
 

direct email  notification of early music events

 

hire of EMS harpsichords

 

To join us: fill out the application form below

Click here for a Word 6 .doc  file

Photos past concerts  and music videoclips here

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Past  Members Events:
BANCHETTO IN MASCHERA A VENEZIA
A Venetian Masked Banquet -
this great event was held  July 17th  2004  at  Auburn Heights Bowling Club, 397 Barkers Rd, Kew

"CELEBRAZIONE DI 25 ANNI"    EMSV's  25th BIRTHDAY BANQUET

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Was  Sunday 29th Feb. We enjoyed a  leisurely get together in the country!!
At Park Orchards for music-making + tennis, croquet, bushwalking etc  Saturday (not Sunday as normal). At  2.30pm.  People are welcome to bring a BBQ tea if they like . We'll just provide the facilities like at the Xmas meeting.
The music is going to be organised by Meredith Sherlock and the main focus will be on group playing of Senfl. As well, any one who wishes to perform could do any German composer.

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EASTER VIOL SCHOOL 2007
was  held at Camberwell Senior Girls College, Canterbury, Melbourne
 Acrobat pdf  application form and details here- NB Some important updates to this pdf  now:
 Singers, what is you voice range? soprano / alto / tenor / baritone / bass
Please indicate any particular areas of interest that you would wish to work on at the school for at least 2 sessions: Consort songs /  Contemporary /  Tablature Technique /  In Nomines (for near beginners who are proficient sight readers.)
Baroque large group item / Trio Sonatas

Tutors' Concert: There will be an evening tutors' concert on Sunday 11th.
Participants will be eligible for the concession ticket price.