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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Edinburgh - Also Dec 13th: Go4B’rque, for baroque and modern strings at A440, novice to advanced, working on Corelli’s delightful Christmas Concerto. Reid Memorial Church. www.cognitoforms.com/EarlyMusicFo...

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EMFS Go4B'rque 13th December 2025 | Cognito Forms

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Burntisland - Enjoy some Christmas Baroque music at the Erskine Church, Monday Dec 22nd at 7 pm. Mince pies and refreshments! Tickets by donation on the door, in aid of Samaritans. www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

Concert poster by Cromlit's Lilt: Concert at the Erskine Church in Burntisland on Monday Dec 22nd at 7 pm. Suggested donation £8, in aid of Samaritans.

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Edinburgh -- You can still register for the early music drop-in choir, happening 10:15 - 1:115 on Dec 13th at St. Cecilia's Hall. No audition, no commitment, and new singers are very welcome! www.cognitoforms.com/EarlyMusicFo...

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EMFS Choir 13th December 2025 | Cognito Forms

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Edinburgh -- GCS presents The Baroque Menagerie at St. Cecilia's on Nov 22 at 16:30. ...Meaning it's theoretically possible to attend Go4B'roque from 10-1, this concert at 16:30, and then EURS at Sacred Heart at 19:30, all on the 22nd. Carpe diem! gcs.org.uk/au-plaisir-d...

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Belesama (Au plaisir des dames)

Héloïse Bernard voice, Annemarie Klein recorders, Angela Stevenson viol, Jan Waterfield harpsichord Saturday 22 November 2025, 4.30pm, St Cecilia’s Hall The Baroque Ménagerie – an exploration…

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Your periodic reminder that if you live in or near Edinburgh and own a crumhorn (or cornamuse), we have an EMFS member with an alto crumhorn who is keen to meet you. (And that member is me!)

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Fudge donut and Tallis and Byrd for Saturday? The St Andrews Renaissance Singers, directed by the Laidlaw Music Centre's own Gillian Craig, present a concert: 🗓️ Saturday 8 November, 4.00pm 📍St Salvator's Chapel, St Andrews 🎟️ Admission FREE

Concert poster: Thomas Tallis and William Byrd Cantiones Sacrae of 1575, on Saturday 8 November at 4 pm at St. Salvator's Chapel in St Andrews

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

EURS is excited about our big Palestrina concert! Hear favourites such as ‘Sicut Cervus’ and ‘Tu es Petrus,’ along with lesser-known works, such as excerpts from the Missa Ut, Re, Mi. 🗓️ 7:30pm - Sat, 22nd of November 🗺️ Church of the Sacred Heart, Edinburgh 🎟️ Tickets: £12, or £6 for students

Poster: "Celestial Harmony: a celebration of Palestrina in his 500th anniversary year." Church of the Sacred Heart, Lauriston Street, Edinburgh. Tickets available on the door. More information: eurs.org.uk

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Bit of an experiment: I'm linking to the weekly EMFS newsletter here: drive.google.com/file/d/1bUOy... If you find it useful, you can sign up to receive it in your inbox every Friday night FOR FREE here: www.emfscotland.org.uk (Though if you want to become a member, of course we will not object.)

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EMFS newsletter Oct 24.pdf

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

DORNOCH -- If you're lucky enough to find yourself there, don't miss this concert by "The Art of Mvsick" at the cathedral, described as "a string of early harps, fistfuls of early wind instruments and a thousand years of Scottish music in one concert!" Weds Oct 29th at 7:30 pm.

A poster advertising the concert "Columba to Culloden" by "The Art of Mvsick." Weds the 29th of October at 7:30 at Dornoch cathedral; tickets at www.dornochgatherings.com.

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

FALKIRK: There's still time to sign up for a day-long exploration of Scottish Renaissance music with the renowned Alan Tavener: register here - forms.gle/uxZu7ViPWVp1.... Nov 1, Falkirk Trinity Church (short walk from the train station)

Info poster for the workshop, to be held on Nov 1, 10:15 am to 4:15 pm, in Falkirk Trinity Church. Registration is at the link in the post, or, for questions or assistance, contact events@emfscotland.org.uk.

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

OBAN, INVERNESS, and MORE -- If you weren't able to get to Edinburgh to hear the wonderful @dunedinconsort.bsky.social during the Lammermuir Festival, fear not: they might be coming to you! Check out their October tour dates here: www.dunedin-consort.org.uk/diary/

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Events from Tuesday 20th April – Tuesday 5th April – Dunedin Consort

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

HAMILTON - Join the Glasgow Recorder Players for "A Journey Through Time," Saturday the 27th, at 7 pm. More info here: www.facebook.com/events/79106...

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A Journey Through Time Concert

Music event in Hamilton, United Kingdom by Glasgow Recorder Players on Saturday, September 27 2025

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Glasgow, and beyond (for those not fortunate enough to live in Scotland). 😉

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Edinburgh, Oct 11: For voices and instruments, choose to play, receive coaching, or just enjoy a concert, all in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. In conjunction with our pals at @friendsofstcecilia.bsky.social. Details at the site below. annemarieklein.com/fundraiser-f...

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ANNEMARIEKLEIN.COM

Musician: Recorder player, Teacher & Translator

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

FALKIRK - Registration now open for EMFS full-day workshop on October 11th, for vocalists and instrumentalists, featuring Gibbons and his contemporaries. New participants warmly welcome. forms.gle/ARzRVSFe8EB8...

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Making Music Day and AGM October 11th 2025

We shall meet at Falkirk Trinity Church, Manse Place, Falkirk FK1 1JN at 10.30am with separate groups for singers and instrumentalists led by Michael Cameron-Longden and Lynne Hope. As this year sees ...

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

GLASGOW - Binge some Bingen! Saturday, Sept 20 at St. Bride's Episcopal Church. You can attend a workshop and participate, or just come for the talk and concert. To register to take part, email cappella.nova@strath.ac.uk.

Concert poster: Saturday, Sept 20th at 4 pm at St. Bride's Episcopal Church, 69 Hyndland Road, Glasgow.

The concert will begin with a talk about St. Hildegard's music. Admission by donation.

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Open rehearsal on Tuesday, Sept 16th for the Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers. You don’t need to be affiliated with the university to join — all welcome!

Info flyer: Open rehearsal on Tues, Sept 9th at 7:30 pm in Alison House, Lecture Room A. Auditions will be held on Sept 15th and 22nd. For more info, visit https://www.eurs.org.uk/ or write to eurssingers@gmail.com.

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Annual reminder: you can sign up for FREE to receive a weekly email round-up of early music goings-on across Scotland. It's also the start of our membership year, so for the low, low price of £20, you can support our volunteers and get discounted workshops. www.emfscotland.org.uk/dbpage.php?p...

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Early Music Forum of Scotland - Membership

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Thanks for bearing with while we were in Fringe-frenzy mode with our drama critic hat on. There are still early music concerts to be had in Edinburgh in August: check out "Corncrakes" at St. Michael's church on Aug 24th at 3:30, for some 16th-century English choral music. (And see you there!)

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

I'm not aware of any early music guides to the Fringe deluge that's about to hit -- please share, if you do! -- but our friends at the New Town Church, who host many early music groups, have produced their own brochure for next month, with many gems: www.edinburghnewtownchurch.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

GLASGOW (and well worth the trek from other areas): The Glasgow Barons Early Music Festival is back, July 25th – 27th! Performers include Mhairi Lawson, Hepburn IV, the Dunedin Consort and more. Full programme: www.glasgowbarons.com/the-glasgow-...

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The Glasgow Barons Early Music Festival 2025 — The Glasgow Barons

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Period instrument ensembles in the UK: do check out this fabulous opportunity!

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Also closing on Monday, June 30: Sign-ups for the Scottish Recorder Course that will take place at the end of August in St. Andrews. People rave about this one, so don't miss out! scottishrecordercourse.wordpress.com

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

GLASGOW -- The Glasgow Bach Cantata Project invites you to their last concert of the 24/25 season, TOMORROW, with two splendid cantatas to enjoy. Director: Frikki Walker Admission free. Retiring collection in aid of Glasgow City Mission. glasgowbach.com?p=312

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Concert 19: Saturday 21 June 2025 at 7pm -

St Bride’s Church, Hyndland Road G12 9UX Director: Frikki Walker BWV 7 Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam BWV39 Brich dem Hungrigen dein Brot BWV 176 Es ist ein trotzig und verzagt Ding Admission free...

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

EDINBURGH - The autumn/winter season of concerts by the Georgian Concert Society is out, and the lineup is magnificent. Book early and often! gcs.org.uk

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The GEORGIAN CONCERT Society

Superb concerts of glorious early music

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Please forgive one non-early music post. (In compensation, it's VERY Scottish!) Do you play piano, and could you spare a small amount of time to help a heritage institution bring the music of an under-sung (literally) female composer to life? Details are in the alt-text of the original, or DM us.

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Edinburgh, Sunday, June 21: FREE concert by the Edinburgh Recorder Ensemble, in the beautiful St. Giles Cathedral. The group includes many EMFS members (and even our Chairperson) so come meet the gang and hear some brilliant playing. www.stgilescathedral.org.uk/whatson/st-g...

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St Giles' at Six: Edinburgh Recorder Ensemble — St Giles Cathedral

A broad programme of historical and contemporary repertoire for recorder orchestra using the full family of modern instruments: from sopranino and descant, through alto, tenor and basses, to the large...

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

EMFS early music choir If you've wavered on checking out our drop-in choir, next Saturday is a great opportunity: madrigals! Fa-la-la away in friendly company in Edinburgh's West End. No audition, no commitment, and I'll be there to introduce you to folks. Sign up below. forms.gle/Bwny6uwyp4VJ...

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Early music choir - Saturday 14th June 2025, 10am to 1pm, at St Michael and All Saints Church, 28 Brougham St., Edinburgh EH3 9JH

The Early Music choir will meet under the direction of Michael Cameron-Longden to sing a selection of madrigals by Gibbons, Morley and Bennet. Please complete the form below to let us know that you a...

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

A busy month ahead for St. Cecilia's in Edinburgh: tours, concerts, and more!

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

If you can't make Thursday evening's talk on musical representation in painting (Edinburgh, St. Cecilia's Hall; see previous post), but you're in town on Friday afternoon, check out this free tour of the early keyboard collection: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekly-tou...

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Weekly Tours at St Cecilia's Hall: May Tours

Join us this May for four FREE tours of St Cecilia's Hall.

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

A bit different, and sounds really interesting! Edinburgh -- May 29th, 18:00 - 19:00: A talk by art historian Lesley Fraser on the representation of music in early modern European paintings. 📍St Cecilia's Hall, 50 Niddry St, EH1 1LG www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heavenly-s...

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Heavenly Sound: Music in Early Modern Paintings

Join art historian Lesley Fraser to explore the representation of music in early modern paintings!

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Early music practitioners, scholars, and aficionados in the UK: The National Early Music Association seeks a new editor (volunteer basis) of their twice-yearly newsletter. Please contact Francis Knights to discuss, at fk240@cam.ac.uk. nema3.webnode.co.uk)

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NEMA

The National Early Music Association UK was formed in 1981, as one outcome of the 1977 London conference entitled 'The future of early music in Britain'. There was felt to be a need for a coordinating...

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

More incentive to head for the islands: The Telemann Ensemble Glasgow presents a Baroque concert on June 1 at 3 pm, in Millport's Cathedral of the Isles. Free with a retiring collection. Details on Facebook, below. www.facebook.com/events/12519...

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Cathedral of the Isles Concert

Event in Millport, United Kingdom by Telemann Ensemble Glasgow on Sunday, June 1 2025

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

INVERNESS: More cake, more concert! A new event exploring a thousand years of Scottish music from chants celebrating St Columba to songs and tunes marking the Battle of Culloden. Sunday 8th June, come for a golden hour of music for voice, winds, and harps. Admission, £12 on the door, includes cake.

Concert poster for The Art of Mvsick performance in Inverness Cathedral on Sunday June 8 at 3 pm. Admission -- which includes cake -- is £12 on the door.

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

May 24: The Edinburgh Renaissance Band performs at the Medieval Fayre at Traquair House, in Innerleithen in Peebleshire. Full programme details and tickets here: www.traquair.co.uk/event/mediev...

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Traquair Medieval Fayre weekend - Traquair House

Step back in time and experience an authentic weekend of medieval entertainment in the grounds of Scotland’s Oldest Inhabited House.

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

⏰ 17 May, 14:00-15:00 📍St Cecilia's Hall, 50 Niddry St, EH1 1LG Join curator Dr Sarah Deters to celebrate International Museum Day! Learn how the collection responded to changing collecting practices, curatorial whims, community needs and emerging technologies. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imd2025-th...

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#IMD2025: The Musical Instrument Collection through the Years

Join St Cecilia's Hall Curator Dr Sarah Deters to learn about the development of our musical instrument collection!

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

LAST CALL for applications for the St. Andrews Summer Baroque course! Singers and instrumentalists (including wind players, for the first time), get in your materials by tomorrow. Note, no upper age limit for amateur groups! www.st-andrews.ac.uk/music/all/sh...

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Summer Baroque course - Music Centre - University of St Andrews

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Wonderful opportunity in Edinburgh, with a May 23 deadline: 12-month internship in musical instrument conservation, for an early-career conservator. Details here: www.icon.org.uk/resource/ico...

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Icon Collaborative Internship (Musical Instruments Conservation)

University of Edinburgh (Deadline 23/5/2025)

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

GLASGOW -- at loose ends at the end of the week? This bit of music/theatre (not quite musical theatre, I think) promises a deep story, with Sephardic medieval music and lauded musicians/actors/director and an award-winning writer. What's not to love? "Into the Melting Pot," May 9, Cottiers Theatre.

Poster for "Into the Melting Pot" performed by "The Telling" on May 9, at 7:30 pm at the Cottiers Theatre in Glasgow. Tickets and more info are at https://www.thetelling.co.uk/into-the-melting-pot.

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Tamsin Lewis @passamezzo.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Absolutely thrilled to be able to say that I've been given a #grant from the Janet Arnold Award by @antiquaries.bsky.social to continue my work on the #GreensleevesProject! I have many plans, and a wonderful team to work with :) greensleevesproject.uk #earlymusic #earlymodern #tudor #tudors

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Early Music Forum Scotland @emfscotland.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

JOB OPPORTUNITY - HADDINGTON: The Hadley Court Singers SATB choir in Haddington, East Lothian are looking for a new Choral Director to start this September. If you think this might be for you and want more details please email: secretary@hadleycourtsingers.co.uk www.hadleycourtsingers.co.uk

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