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Amherst Early Music Online Classes
Date/Time
10/3/2026 - 10/4/2026
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern
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AEM ONLINE October 3 & 4, 2026

Saturday, October 3
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Central / 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
You Makin’ Fun of Me? - Parody in Music with Pamela Dellal
The practice of applying new text to existing music is as old as music itself. Parody describes this technique, but we are left with many questions: Is it mockery? Is it cheating? What happens to the relationship between the music and its original text? Together we will explore the implications of parody in music and other art forms, and have some fun playing and singing through some Renaissance examples.  For voices and instruments. Pitch: A=440


Sunday, October 4
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Central / 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Play-Ground! with Saskia Coolen
There have been many famous “divisions upon a ground,” pieces that add a beautiful melody to a repeating bass. But these grounds are not only great to listen to, but also can be helpful technique exercises! We will explore one such ground, “John Come Kiss Me Now” (Divisions Upon a Ground by Mr. David Mell) from Playford’s The Division Violinist. Players can try their hand at each variation of the ground, while we focus on specific exercises for that version of the melody. Participants are encouraged to prepare a variation or two to try by themselves. Come enjoy beautiful music while refining your technical skill!
Option to play from either facsimile or modern notation. For intermediate to advanced alto recorders. Pitch: A = 440.

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