18th – 20th July 2025

University of Auckland, School of Music

Join members of NZ Barok and guests for an intensive weekend academy this July. This is a professional development opportunity on baroque instruments (or modern with baroque bows) in a welcoming and friendly environment. The history, theory, and practical application of baroque performance principals will be covered. The weekend will comprise lectures, demonstrations, orchestral sessions and sectionals, culminating in a final informal concert at 3.30pm on the Sunday.

The featured work will be the groundbreaking Les Élémens by French baroque composer Jean-Féry Rebel. Morning and afternoon tea is provided.

Instruments offered: violin, viola, cello, double bass, viola da gamba, recorder, harpsichord

Tutors and Lecturers Violin – Dr Graham McPhail and Miranda Hutton, Viola – Fiona Haughton, Cello – Helen Brinkman, Bass – Eric Scholes, Viola da gamba – Dr Polly Sussex, Harpsichord – Dr Rachael Griffiths-Hughes, Recorder – Jessica Shaw

Cost $345 GST incl total; Observer $17.25 GST incl opening lecture, Observer $28.75 GST incl. half day

Schedule

Begins 4.30pm Friday 18th July, finishes 5.00pm Sunday 20th July

Opening lecture Friday 18th July  5.00 – 7.00pm , cost $17.25 GST incl. observer

Informal concert 3.30pm Sunday 20th July, free entry

Contact Miranda Hutton miranda.hutton@nzbarok.org.nz to register your interest. Submissions close on Monday 23rd June.