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"THE LUTE SOCIETY, founded in 1956, exists to promote the lute and its music. Even if you can't make it to our meetings and recitals in London, joining the Lute Society is an excellent way of building up your music library, and of keeping in touch with news in the Lute world. We are happy to retail our publications to non-members. The Society currently has around 730 members (2006, May). " See website for more information. (ed.)

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"Southern Early Music Forum (SEMF) exists to further the interests of early music in the area of Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, the Isle of Wight, East Sussex and Kent. " See website for more information. (ed.)

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"NWEMF was founded in 1977 and its membership is drawn from amateur and professional musicians, most of whom live in the North West of England.

Our aim is to promote interest in the study and informed performance of early music, especially Renaissance and Baroque. " See website for more information. (ed.)

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"The Eastern Early Music Forum organises Early Music workshops in East Anglia. Anyone is welcome to join; the annual subscription is £6 or £9 for families. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and reduced admission fees for Forum events, and those of other regional fora in the United Kingdom. " See website for more information. (ed.)

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"Since 1992 the Early Music Forum of Scotland has been bringing together players, singers, dancers, makers and listeners from all over Scotland. It runs and sponsors courses and playing days for its members, run by leading professionals.

EMFS members receive an annual membership list, with details of each member's interests, and lists of names classified by activities. This is a useful way of making contact with other people of similar interests. In addition, the membership secretary and other members of the committee are always delighted to help members make useful contacts.

EMFS members receive a regular newsletter with details of early music events in Scotland, participatory events elsewhere, regular reviews of early music CDs and occasional articles.

Each year EMFS organises a Museum Weekend, two days of continuous music-making by early music groups from all over Scotland. Most often held in the National Museum of Scotland, but also on occasion in the Burrell Collection in Glasgow, it gives the general public a chance to sample a wide variety of early music and gives the players a chance to meet fellow enthusiasts.

EMFS is also part of the network of Early Music Fora which covers the whole of the British Isles. Members of EMFS can participate in the activities of the other Fora and advertise in their Newsletters, normally at reduced rates. " See website for more information. (ed.)

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"PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY

To cultivate, foster, sponsor, and develop appreciation of the art, history, literature and uses of historical harps.

To promote appreciation of and to raise the level of proficiency in the performance and use of historical harps.

To keep historical harp makers and performers, along with other friends of the historical harp, informed about literature and activities pertaining to historical harps, and to provide occasions for them to meet.

To promote the use of historical harps as professional instruments, and to encourage their use among amateurs.

To encourage the reconstruction of historical harps.

To collect and disseminate information regarding the construction of and performance upon historical harps. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"The Historic Brass Society is an international music organization concerned with the entire range of early brass music, from Ancient Antiquity and the Biblical period through the present. The history, music, literature and performance practice of early brass instruments such as natural trumpet, natural horn, early trombone, cornetto, serpent, keyed bugle, keyed trumpet, early valve horn, 19th century brass instruments are some of the main issues of concern to the HBS.

The HBS publishes the scholarly, refereed journal, The Historic Brass Society Journal and an annual newsletter and publishes, in collaboration with Pendragon Press, BUCINA: The Historic Brass Society Series.

The HBS also sponsors the annual Early Brass Festival, an activity that features early brass playing sessions, concerts and lectures. The HBS also sponsors other early brass symposia and special study sessions in collaboration with other music organizations such as the American Musicological Society, the International Musicological Society and the Galpin Society.

The HBS has also established The Christopher Monk Award, an annual award presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to the scholarship of early brass music. " See website for more information. (ed.)

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"Formed in 1993 as Benevolent Order for Music of the Baroque, the group is now known as Baroque Northwest and is made up of people who share the same dedicated and progressive attitude towards performing music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, early Romantic, and Modern eras. We challenge and question the traditional canon of what historical performance practice should be, as well as the traditional concept of what a concert should be. We have fun with our concerts while never violating the integrity of the music (we show respect for the dead). We make our programs accessible to the general public while keeping them stimulating to our regular audience of early music aficionados. While some early music ensembles chose to perform in costumes, we perform in modern clothes because we believe ancient music is for modern people. Our programs are given in a traditional classical music setting but we often speak directly and informally to the audience, sharing interesting and amusing anecdotes about the music and composers, and we have been known to encourage audience participation. ...

Baroque Northwest is the presenting organization for the Baroque Northwest ensemble. Baroque Northwest also currently presents the Baroque Flute and Viola da Gamba Boot Camp, workshops featuring visiting artists, and recitals by select individuals. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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"SSCM is dedicated to the study and performance of seventeenth-century music and related arts. The Society currently includes more than 280 members and over one hundred additional international subscribers to its electronic newslist SSCM-L. Members receive a semi-annual newsletter, 17th-CENTURY MUSIC. The Society also publishes the on-line, peer-reviewed scholarly Journal of Seventeenth-Century Music; JSCM Instrumenta, an on-line reference series; and the Web Library of Seventeenth-Century Music (WLSCM), an on-line collection of performing and study scores in scholarly editions. " See website for more information. (ed.)

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"Inspired by the visionary and enlightened ideals of both the eighteenth century and the legendary early music pioneers in the Netherlands, the NDA aims to stimulate the combination of research and performance resulting in exciting international concert programmes and multidisciplinary projects. In doing so it provides a platform for the exploration of eighteenth century aesthetics and the exchange of ideas thereof. Through its international activities and its role as cultural ambassador, the NDA works independently but in close association with many other international cultural institutions. " See website for more information. (ed.)

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" The American Bach Society was founded in 1972 to support the study, performance, and appreciation of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach in the United States and Canada.

The ABS produces Bach Notes and other publications, sponsors a biennial meeting and conference, and offers grants and prizes for research on Bach." See the website for more information. (ed.)

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"The Society was formed in October 1946 for the publication of original research into the history, construction, development and use of musical instruments. Its name commemorates the pioneer work of Canon Francis W. Galpin (1858-1945) who had spent a lifetime in the practical study of old instruments, in collecting them and recording their history.

The Founder Members, whose number shall at no time be added to or taken away from, were Anthony C. Baines, Philip A.T. Bate, Robert Donington, Hugh Gough, Eric Halfpenny, Edgar Hunt, E. Marshall Johnson, Lyndesay G. Langwill, R. Morley-Pegge, F. Geoffrey Rendall and Maurice Vincent.

The first President of the Society was Professor J.A. Westrup, with the following as Vice-Presidents: Mrs Arnold Dolmetsch, Dr Rosamund E.M. Harding, Walter F.H. Blandford, Adam Carse and Christopher J. Galpin.

While the initial focus was on European instruments, the need to encompass `musical instruments of all kinds was soon recognised. The Galpin Society has succeeded over the years in catering for an ever-widening range of interests within the fold of organology, as well as stimulating inter-disciplinary collaboration and the fruitful exchange of ideas. Moreover, the geographical coverage of the Society's membership list has kept on spreading: no fewer than thirty-nine countries are now represented. " See website for more information. (ed.)

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"The Dallas Bach Society was formed in 1982 to promote and encourage instrumental, choral, vocal, operatic, chamber, and keyboard music composed before 1800 through live performances in Dallas and its vicinity. Since its founding, the Society, under the leadership of its founding Artistic Director, Paul Riedo (1982-1994), and its current Artistic Director, James Richman (1995-present), has been the city’s primary resource for early music performances by serious, professional musicians. Instrumentalists perform on replicas of instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries. The Choir is trained in the vocal style and performance practice of the period. National and international soloists specializing in the interpretation of Baroque join musicians to present the highest level of choral, chamber, and orchestral productions each season." See website for more information. (ed.)

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" North Star Viols -- The Upper Midwest chapter of the Viola da Gamba Society of America The North Star Viols was organized in 1998 to encourage performance opportunities and provide educational activities relating to the Viola da Gamba in the upper midwest. To these ends, North Star Viols gathers people interested in early music and viols, organizes workshops and performance opportunities for players ranging from beginners to very experienced, publishes an informational newsletter, and provides opportunities to purchase music and instruments. The North Star Viols maintain a close relationship with the Twin Cities Recorder Guild, which helps strengthen both organizations. Among the benefits of this partnership are opportunities for mixed consort playing. " See website for more info. (ed.)

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"TVEMF exists to encourage the singing and playing of early music in the London to Oxford area and currently has over 300 members. TVEMF organises early music workshops and events, and publishes TAMESIS, a monthly newsletter with articles and details of early music courses, concerts and workshops." See website for more info. (ed.)

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"Early Music West Midlands is a consortium of promoters and performers committed to supporting and advocating medieval, baroque and early classical music, particularly through historically authentic performance.

EMWM produces a regular diary of events with details of performances and workshops throughout the region. We also offer advice and support to local music promoters and work to increase audiences for early music, through our mailing list promotions, and presenting performances at events such as ArtsFest in Birmingham. We are also working on education projects to introduce children and young people to early music. " ...

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"Welcome to the third season of Pegasus Early Music, Rochester’s early music concert series. In the last two years, we have brought you fabulous music ranging from medieval song to baroque sonatas and improvisations to Jane Austen’s favorite tunes. We have brought you great performances by world-class artists such as lutenist Paul O’Dette, violinist Dana Maiben, and soprano Laura Heimes. Our audiences have gotten to know us, and have come to share our passion for this music. " ...

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"Midlands Early Music Forum is an organisation which exists to promote all aspects of early music in the Midlands of England. It is one of a number of regional fora, which between them cover most areas of the UK. Each forum was set up by a group of enthusiasts, and each has its own aims and aspirations.

MEMF is an open forum. It brings together amateur and professional musicians, singers and dancers, researchers, teachers and pupils, instrument makers, costumiers, and enthusiasts.

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"BMEMF exists to promote the making and enjoyment of Early Music.

BMEMF brings together listeners and performers, instrument makers and players, dancers, singers, teachers and pupils, amateurs and professionals throughout the Border Marches and the adjoining Welsh and English counties.

BMEMF organises regular day workshops covering a wide span of interests and levels of ability. These are run by specialist tutors and are open to both members and non-members.

BMEMF publishes a quarterly newsletter with news and reviews, articles, letters, trade display and members’ advertisements, details of forthcoming workshops and a concert diary for the region and beyond. " ...

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"NEEMF is an association of people who enjoy early music (medieval, renaissance, baroque and early classical). If you like it too, we would be delighted if you became a member, especially if you live in our area - Yorkshire, Humberside, Durham and Northumberland. " ...

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" Founded in 1980, the Academy for the Study and Performance of Early Music is a non-profit organization celebrating the riches of music from the Middle Ages to the Classical era. Through our presentation and sponsorship of period performances, research, and teaching, the Academy seeks to enrich the cultural life of Southeast Michigan. We welcome all interested musicians, scholars, and enthusiasts to join our ranks.
>br> The Academy is a membership organization run entirely by volunteers. Our membership range from dedicated concert-goers, serious amateurs, and aspiring students to some of the area's finest performers. Through their memberships and donations of time and services, Academy members support a diversity of programs including: concerts by visiting and local artists, masterclasses and workshops, informal house concerts, research projects, sight readings and the Academy Choir. " ...

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"The Guild for Early Music was founded in 2004 as a consortium of early music ensembles and musicians serving central New Jersey and eastern central Pennsylvania. The mission of the Guild is:

-To promote historically informed performances of early music
-To provide support and resources to amateur and professional ensembles and musicians and to encourage emerging artists.
-To reach out to the community in order to expand horizons and to foster an appreciation of earlier historical periods. "

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"Houston Early Music is a chartered, non-profit, organization whose purpose is to present historically-informed performances of early music from the European traditions and other world cultures in concerts featuring internationally renowned vocal, instrumental, and chamber musicians. In addition, we reach out to new and diverse audiences through a cross-disciplinary educational program on the elementary, secondary, college, and community levels that reflects the issues and concerns of the community as a whole. " ...

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"Designed to highlight the opening events of New York City artists and presenters specializing in historically informed performance (aka 'early music"), Celebration '07 will encompass a six week period in the fall, a veritable cornucopia of activity spanning the gamut from medieval to classical repertoire, performed by individual artists to baroque orchestras, in chamber concerts to symposia, including professional, recreational and educational events. " ...

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"The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the performance and appreciation of “early” music in the state of Colorado, and in furthering scholarship, education, and awareness of appropriate styles and performance practices for this genre of music. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

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