Renaissance Flute Consorts Weekend Workshop

at the Longy School in Cambridge, MA

January 30, 2026-February 1, 2026

Longy School of Music of Bard College
27 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

Faculty:

Na'ama Flute

Tuition:
$250

Work Study Tuition:
$125

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Renaissance flute player

Join Amanda Markwick and Na’ama Lion for a weekend workshop focusing exclusively on the Renaissance flute consort

Playing opportunities for more advanced players as well as Renaissance-flute newcomers, all are welcome! 

Much of the repertoire for Renaissance flutes was written for consorts. A typical consort of Renaissance flutes includes 3 tenor flutes and a bass flute, or a treble, 2 tenors and a bass. Larger ensembles are possible too: there is music for 5,6 and 8 Renaissance flutes. Workshop extras include mini-lectures on topics specifically related to the Renaissance flute, guided instruction on reading from 16th-century notation, and opportunities to try instruments by various makers. This year, we will meet on Friday evening, and workshop will end Sunday early afternoon. Exact schedule tba.

Open to flutists with all levels of experience, from beginners on the Renaissance flute to already existing flute consorts.

COVID-19 testing policy tba.

Workshop Schedule

Friday 
9:30 -  10:45 a.m.Tutti meeting 
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.Session 1 Groups
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.Coffee break
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Session 2 Groups
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.Lunch
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.Mini Lecture
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.Session 3 Groups
3:45 - 4:00 p..m.Coffee break
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Session 4 Groups

 

Saturday 
9:30 -  10:45 a.m.Tutti meeting 
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.Session 1 Groups
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.Coffee break
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Session 2 Groups
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.Lunch
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.Mini Lecture
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.Session 3 Groups
3:45 - 4:00 p..m.Coffee break
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Session 4 Groups

 

Sunday 
9:30 -  10:45 a.m.Tutti meeting
10:45 - 11:00 a.m.Session 1 Groups
11:00 - 11:15 a.m.Coffee break
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Session 2 Groups
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.Lunch
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.Mini Lecture
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.Session 3 Groups
3:45 - 4:00 p..m.Coffee break
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Session 4 Groups

 

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