Amherst Early Music Festival
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The Amherst Early Music Festival is the largest and most varied program we offer, with two weeks of classes available for most early music instruments, and music ranging from Medieval to Baroque. Attend for one week, or two, and choose the combination of classes that works for you. Play in consorts of like or mixed instruments, investigate a new repertory, take a dance class, or begin a new instrument. Pitch: most classes will be at A=440. Viol-only and most Baroque ensemble classes will be at A=415.
The theme for the 2026 Festival is Cloth of Gold: Music of France & England. See website for more details and a complete list of faculty. Class offerings for Central Program available in early spring.F
Festival tuition is $750 per week. See website for room and board options. Scholarships and work study assistance is available to students of all ages.