The Early Music Society of Victoria Australia was formed in 1979 to encourage and promote the  performance and enjoyment of medieval, renaissance and baroque music through a wide range of activities.Society events  include Players' Afternoons,"Master Classes",  Workshops, Lectures, CD Listening Afternoons, Public Concerts and our annual Christmas Party (with Quiz).

JUNE 2006 CONCERT 
 

AIMS : Specifically, the Society aims to: 1.promote an interest in early music and musical instruments, and the presentation of musical performances in as authentic a manner as possible 2.provide facilities for, and encouragement of, amateur music-making. Music written before 1700 is a particularly rich source for ensemble players of modest technique. The Society possesses an excellent music library for this purpose. 3.sponsor public recitals by both members and non-members who can establish a high standard of performance. 4.keep members informed of local and interstate early music activities, principally through circulation of a regular newsletter, e-mail bulletins, and this web page.

HARPSICHORD HIRE 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 available above. 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 - 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)