The next NGBE Development Day will be on Sunday 12 January 2025
BBC Radio 3, NCEM and the RCM are delighted to announce a development workshop day to be held at the Royal College of Music on Sunday 12 January 2025 from 10.00-17.00.
The day offers emerging professional ensembles the opportunity to be coached by RCM’s Head of Historical Performance Professor Ashley Solomon, and to find out more about the NGBE scheme with representatives of the partner organisations.
Applications are open to UK-based primarily instrumental baroque ensembles of between 3 and 6 players, performing repertoire between 1600-1800 using historically informed playing techniques, instruments, and stylistic conventions. Please note that places are limited due to the timings of the day, meaning that not all groups that apply may be able to take part.
To apply to attend the day, please send the following information to ngbe@ncem.co.uk
An ensemble biography, including the names and instruments of all members, recent performances, and future plans
A short audio or video clip of the group performing lasting no more than five minutes
A proposed list of up to 30 minutes of music to be worked on during the session, including composer, title, movements
A short paragraph describing what the ensemble hopes to gain from your coaching session, and/or specific aspects of your playing or repertoire that you wish to explore
Please let us know if your ensemble would like to make use of one of the following instruments
Mietke/Kennedy double manual harpsichord at 415 Young temperament
Chamber organ at 415 or 440, equal temperament
Applications must be submitted by noon on Tuesday 19 November.
Ensembles will be notified by 4 December 2024 if they have been offered a place in the workshop.
BBC Radio 3, the National Centre for Early Music and the Royal College of Music announce Ensemble Augelletti as the New Generation Baroque Ensemble from October 2023 for two years.
Photographs by Tricia Yourkevich
