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About HISS

If you like early music, traditional and folk music, or classical music, HISS is for you. HISS - the Historically Informed Summer School - is an international residential summer school which explores early music and folk and traditional music, and the connections and common ground between them. It is a unique opportunity to try a rewarding repertoire. If you are new to this repertoire, or come to it from a classical background, HISS offers a chance to experience early and traditional music in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. For more experienced singers and players, students and professionals, our excellent team of tutors provide a stimulating environment in which to explore the repertoire in depth.

​View the HISS 2019 brochure here

The course offers an intensive practical experience over five days for singers and players of period and modern instruments. Classes and workshops for singers, plucked and bowed strings (including viols, baroque and modern strings), wind and keyboard players, fall into three categories: integrated progressive series exploring repertoire & technique, and especially the links between traditional and early music; classes exploring particular aspects of technique, repertoire, or enabling and supporting mixed and smaller ensembles; optional sessions on specific repertoire or genres.

Check out our reviews and comments from past participants here.

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Quotes from HISS 2017 feedback and emails:
“Very fulfilling course, tutors working their socks off for us.”
“Loving the opportunities which keep cropping up.”
“Really enjoying the programme by ear stream”
“I have learnt more with Mary in two sessions than I have learned in the past six months of playing!”
 “What a privilege to have access to the walled garden”
“Meeting lots of lovely, diverse people.“
“Thank you for a splendid week!”


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the ceilidh on the first night gets everyone off on the right foot!

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HISS 2019 Brochure
HISS 2019
12-16 August
Beverley, Yorks
United Kingdom
"So enjoyed sessions: energetic and vocal workouts, different and new stuff came to life. Wonderful!"
*Monday to Friday 9am-5pm; Calls cost 6p + 5p/min from a landline; mobile rates vary
HISS is run under the auspices of 20,000 Voices Ltd, Registered Charity No. 1073394; Registered Company No. 3550680 
© 2017 Historically Informed Summer School, All rights reserved

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • BROCHURE
  • TUTORS
    • MEDIA
  • REVIEWS
  • FEES & BOOKING
    • ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
    • PAYMENT
  • NEWS
  • COURSE CONTENT
  • Progressive classes
  • VENUE
  • GALLERY
    • BEVERLEY 2018
    • BEVERLEY 2017
    • SCARBOROUGH 2016
    • SCARBOROUGH 2015
    • SCARBOROUGH 2014
    • SCARBOROUGH 2013
    • YORK 2012
    • SNEATON CASTLE 2011
  • CONTACT US
    • FAQs
    • MAILING LIST
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS
    • PRIVACY POLICY
  • LINKS