Historically Informed Summer School

Thank you!

A huge thank you and congratulations to all who made HISS 2016 such a success! Thanks to the team of tutors, who were outstanding again. It was great to work with all of you, who make HISS what it is - with their expertise, adaptability, good nature and sense of humour - all of them essential ingredients. Thanks to all the participants, of course. It was great to see so many returners, but equally, so see a good contingent of newcomers from so many places. It underlines the fact that the Historically Informed Summer School is a unique international residential course with a growing reputation for its exciting and adventurous exploration of the common ground & connections between early music and folk & traditional music.

The gallery of images from this year's course is here.

For those who attended Jake and Stewart's Common Grounds progressive - the Crab Waltz is available for download now, here.

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

HISS 2017: As soon as dates and principal details have been finalised, information
regarding next year's HISS will be posted here - please keep watching!

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.

Listen to our tutors

Rebecca Austen-Brown with Fontanella Recorder Quintet

Susanna Pell (viol) and Jacob Heringman (lute)

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