Early Music Ensembles: Detailed Schedule

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ENSEMBLES 2025-2026
(scroll down for dates/times)

Group 1 Bach: Stein der über alle Schätze - Lindsay soprano Victoria harpsichord Margo bass viol Sue Ellen viola Jennifer flute

Group 2 Teleman Trio Sonata C major Introduzzine à tre: Marcus lute Rachel recorders Kerry recorders Ann cello

Group 3 Canzoni and various other rep ongoing: Anita recorders Jennifer recorder/traverso Steve tenor viol Chris bass viol

Group 4 Charpentier & Schickhardt no. 2: Jonathan traverso Anita recorder Marcus lute Ann cello

Group 5 D. Purcell: Beauteous Daphne - Eve soprano Joey harpsichord Sarah cello Aniqa violin

Group 6 Telemann Partita 2: Eve violin Steve bass viol Jennifer harpsichord

Group 7 Albinoni Trio Sonata op. 1 no. 1: Advanced string trio Donovan violin Joshua violin Sue Ellen cello

Group 8 Telemann Trio Sonata in G major: Jonathan traverso Joshua violin Eve harpsichord Ann cello

Group 9 D. Purcell & Leclair: Rachel recorders Kerry recorders Margo bass viol

Dates & Times 2025-2026

Updated frequently, check often, including venues.
Our regular venues are my studio at 989 Young Ave. corner Inglis
and St. George’s Round Church 2222 Brunswick St.

Sept. 20 at 989 Young Ave:
1:00pm Group 7

Sept. 26 at 989 Young Ave:
1:00pm Group 3

Sept. 27 at 989 Young Ave:
10:00am Group 6
11:00am Group 1
12:00pm Group 2
1:00pm Group 9
2:00pm Group 4
3:00pm Group 8

Sept. 30 at 989 Young Ave:
10:00am Marcus lesson with Lucas Harris

Oct. 1 at 989 Young Ave:
6:00pm Group 7

Oct. 3 at 989 Young Ave:
1:00pm Group 3

Oct. 5 at 989 Young Ave:
7:00pm Group 5

Oct. 10 at 989 Young Ave:
1:00pm Group 3

Oct. 15 at 989 Young Ave:
6:00pm Group 7

Oct. 17 at 989 Young Ave:
1:00pm Group 3

Oct. 18 at 989 Young Ave:
10:00am Group 6
11:15am Group 1
12:30pm Group 2
1:45pm Group 9
3:00pm Group 4

Oct. 19 at 989 Young Ave:
5:30pm Group 5 - rescheduled
6:45pm Group 8

Oct. 21 at Hilary’s location:
9:00am Sue Ellen lesson with Hilary Brown

Oct. 24 at 989 Young Ave:
1:00pm Group 3

Oct. 25 at 989 Young Ave:
12noon Group 7 Albinoni coaching with Karen Langille
Followed at 1pm by lessons with Karen for Sue Ellen and Josh on other repertoire, 30-45min each.

Oct. 26 at 989 Young Ave:
4:00pm Rachel and Kerry joint lesson on Zoom with Sophie Larivière from studio
6:00pm Aniqa lesson with Karen Langille
7:00pm Victoria lesson with Karen Langille

Oct. 28 at 989 Young Ave:
6:00pm Jonathan lesson with Jennifer

Oct. 29 at St. George’s Round Church:
12noon Victoria lesson with Garth MacPhee

Oct. 31 at 989 Young Ave:
1:00pm Group 3

Nov. 1 at 989 Young Ave:
10:00am Group 6
11:15am Group 2
12:30pm Group 9
1:45pm Group 8

Nov. 7 at 989 Young Ave:
1:00pm Group 3

Nov. 8 at 989 Young Ave:
11:00am Group 1
12:15pm Group 4

Nov. 9 at 989 Young Ave:
5:30pm Group 5

Nov. 14 on Zoom:
10:00am Anita lesson with Sophie Larivière

Nov. 15 at 989 Young Ave: Gamba coachings with Ros Morley for those ensembles that include viol:
9:30am Group 9
10:30am Group 1
11:30am Group 6
12:30pm Group 3

lOOKING aHEAD:

Holiday break for early music groups: Dec. 9/25 - Jan. 1/26. (I am in Sweden for some of this.)

Jan. 24, 2026, evening: Those groups who wish to can play in the Early Music Society of Nova Scotia’s Mid-Winter Tune-Up. More info TBC.

Feb. 1, 2026, 2pm, St. George’s Round Church: Our 1st-Term concert.

April 2026, TBC: The early music classes of the Kiwanis Music Festival are likely to take place sometime this month, typically on a weekend afternoon. These classes are non-competitive and friendly and groups are encouraged to participate. Ensemble classes in syllabus: https://www.hfxmusicfest.com/festival/syllabus/early-music

May 31, 2026, 2pm, St. George’s Round Church: Our Final Concert.