HISTORICALLY INFORMED SUMMER SCHOOL

Welcome! HISS 2017

Some final information to all those arriving for HISS 2017
on Monday 14 August at Bishop Burton College:

If you are arriving by train the Bishop Burton College minibus will be collection from the 12.57 and 14.28 arrivals at Beverley Station. If you arrive at other times, you may have to wait for the bus. There is a £2 charge for this.

If you arrive by car, follow the signs to car park P1 (see maps below). There are gates that will be open during the afternoon to allow access straight to the accommodation blocks (they will be locked for security then until departure on Friday). You may wish to register first in Meadows (Bar/Dining Hall area) to collect keys, then return to your car to unload.

PLEASE remember to bring a music stand!!

Maps and timetables will be available at registration, but they are also available here:

On offer for 2017 there are:

More integrated core courses, eg:
Viol consort, Baroque orchestra, Chamber choir, Folk band, Natural voice singing (by ear), Recorder consorts:
Open to amateur, student and aspiring professional singers & players of plucked & bowed strings, wind and continuo instruments (folk, period & modern):
dedicated team of internationally recognised and inspiring tutors:
fantastic revelatory experiences, a chance to try new things, make new friends:
enjoy a wide range of music in chamber groups and large ensembles:
an encouraging and supportive environment:
Highlights events including ceilidh, tutors concert & musical banquet:
Student Bursaries available:
Early booking discount

"Lovely week. I’m looking forward to next year already. Super atmosphere, dedicated tutors, lovely music, list goes on!"

come and sing monteverdi - celebrate his 450th birthday!

HISS 2017 for chamber choir includes a survey of Monteverdi in the 450th anniversary year of his birth, to include a selection of his Madrigals across Books 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8, written during his time at the Gonzaga court in Mantua. There will be music from the “other” Vespers (1641) with Dixit Dominus II and the Gloria a 7.

We'll also explore settings of words from Psalm 137 By the Waters of Babylon; the pair of motets by de Monte, and Byrd's response to this, an anthem by Boyce and 8-part setting by Victoria. We'll also look at motets by Alonso Lobo. In lighter vein there's music by Waelrant, de Wert, Campion and Dowland. Oh, and do you know the 16 part Crucifixus by Lotti!

Singers – it's up to you if we can do all this! Sign up now to be sure we have the forces to do this fabulous music justice!

Jo at HISS2014

NEWS! New Administrator for HISS 2017

We are also delighted to announce that we have a new Administrator in post:
Jo Wherry has taken up the reins from 1st October.

Jo graduated from The University of Huddersfield in 2015 before going on to complete a Master of Music degree at Newcastle University. Her postgraduate studies focused specifically on early music, including the analysis and performance of solo bass viol repertoire, consort performance and historically informed practice. As a violinist she enjoys playing a varied repertoire, including Baroque, Classical and Folk. She is currently based in York and is working with The Minster Minstrels youth ensemble alongside her own freelance projects.

About HISS

The Historically Informed Summer School is held annually, usually in mid-August. It is an international residential week open to singers and instrumentalists. The course covers all aspects of early music and folk & traditional music and is suitable for students of all ages and experience from elementary to advanced.

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Really good leadership, providing clear guidance and direction whilst being flexible enough to incorporate ideas from the group. Like the dramatic structure.