AEM's Idyllic Musical Retreat in Rural Connecticut
Wisdom House
229 East Litchfield Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759-3002
United States
Faculty:
Tuition:
$365
Work Study Tuition:
$195
Get a head start on your summer with a weekend of small and larger ensemble music in an idyllic retreat center in rural Connecticut. Classes include mixed ensembles, special Medieval and Renaissance topics, early notation ensemble, and all-group playing of grand Renaissance works, for small and large instruments. In the evenings enjoy all-workshop group sessions, a Sunday evening faculty concert and a gala party! The von Huene Workshop is in residence with music and instruments for sale, with the wise counsels of Eric Haas (stop by even if you can’t attend the workshop).
2026 Workshop program includes:
Mixed Ensembles, Recorder and Viol Consorts, Renaissance flute consort, Recorder Orchestra, All-viols Orchestra, Evening group playing and singing, English Country Dancing.
Class Topics
Peace and War: music of love and politics
Jacobean Jewels for Viol Consort: Coprario, Weelkes & Dowland
Handel, the Great Recycler
Viole da Gamba Guerriere et amorose
Heated Rivalry: music at the courts of Henry VIII and Francis I
Recorder Orchestra: a new work based on two French 16 th -c. melodies
Tudor Toots for Renaissance flutes
Wisdom House has ample classroom space, with good light and comfortable chairs. The kitchen prepares delicious meals and can accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice. All classes are under one roof and an elevator helps get luggage and larger instruments from one floor to another.
RECORDER SCHOLARSHIPS
The ARS has scholarships available for weekend workshops, apply soon! https://americanrecorder.org/scholarships
VIOL SCHOLARSHIP
A Viol Scholarship is available to help cover tuition. Please email Click here to show mail address to inquire.
Room & Board prices - (see below) include all meals. Double room prices are per person.
Workshop Schedule
| Fri - May 22 | |
| 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Check- In |
| Dinner - 5:30 p.m. | Evening events: 7:30 Orientation and music for all |
| Sat & Sun - May 23 & 24 | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Late Check-In (Saturday only) |
| Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. | |
| 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Early Morning Class |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Late Morning Class |
| Lunch - 12:30 p.m. | |
| 1:45 - 3:15 | Early Afternoon class |
| 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. | Late Afternoon class |
| Dinner - 5:30 p.m. | Evening events: tba |
| Mon - May 25 | |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | |
| 9:00 -10:30 a.m. | Early Morning Class |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Late Morning Class |
| Lunch and fond farewells |
This program was made possible, in part, through the support of Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP), an international service organization supporting chamber music for pleasure. Join ACMP – Membership is FREE!
Location
Wisdom House
229 East Litchfield Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759-3002
United States
