POLYPHONY CAMP

For the first time in twenty years, Bella Voce will offer Polyphony Camp, an interactive and immersive choral experience. Over Presidents’ Day weekend, participants will learn the ins-and-outs of singing polyphony in sessions led by Artistic Director Andrew Lewis. The weekend-long workshop culminates in a performance where participants sing together with members of Bella Voce. No prior experience necessary!

Saturday, February 15 and Sunday, February 16 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (Evanston)

Your registration includes the full weekend of workshops, Saturday lunch, Sunday’s 4:00 concert (free for your friends and family!) at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Evanston, and a post-concert reception! A tentative schedule of events is below.

DAY 1: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15

10:00 Welcome, introductions and camp overview

10:15 Lecture/discussion: introduction to polyphony

11:15 Rehearsal 1

12:30 Lunch and learn: lecture/discussion on England's turbulent Tudor era, its impact on William Byrd and Thomas Tallis, and the resulting changes to the composition and performance of music in the Church of England. Lunch will be provided.

1:15 Rehearsal 2

2:00 Lecture/discussion: polyphony in the New World

2:45 Rehearsal 3

4:00 END

DAY 2: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16

1:00 Review and Rehearsal

3:30 break

4:00 Attendees present a brief, free concert for friends and family

5:00 Post-concert reception