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“The American Heinrich Schütz Society is dedicated to the study and performance of the music of Schütz and his German contemporaries. For many years, the AHSS was an independent entity; however, in 1991, its members voted to expand the boundaries of its focus, and to invite other scholars of seventeenth-century music to form a Society for Seventeenth-Century Music, which held its first conference at Washington University in St. Louis in April 1993. At the point of the formation of the SSCM, the AHSS became a constituent society of the larger body, with representation on the board of directors. ..“

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Added on: Apr 16, 2010 | Hits: 278

"The Associazione Culturale “Sentieri Armonici” was founded in Monopoli in 2005 and began its activities with the aim of spreading the music in the territory in which it operates pointing to the rediscovery of the ancient roots of Western musical culture. ... " (Google translation) Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: May 25, 2008 | Hits: 277

“NFA Core Values

• Honors, values, and respects the contributions of all members equally.
• Promotes collegiality and embodies integrity.
• Draws strength from our local roots and provides meaningful benefits.
• Promotes flute performance, pedagogy, and development by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas.
• Enriches the repertoire for the flute through commissioning, special publications, and related activities.
• Inspires and cultivates personal, professional, and artistic excellence.
  
  

• More than 6,000 members, from all 50 states and 50 countries
• Thirty-six conventions and counting
• NFAMusic Library—the largest lending library of flutemusic in the world, where NFA members have access to a collection of more than 15,000 works
• Networking of flutists and exhibitors for more than 36 years
• Cultural outreach scholarships in 15 cities
• Extensivemusic commissioning activities, including new works annually for the Young Artist and High School Soloists and biennially for the Piccolo Artist competitions
• Liaison with more than 200 U.S. flute clubs“

The NFA does include early flute in their support list.

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Added on: Jul 25, 2009 | Hits: 277

“The Berkshire Bach Society is the only member-based musical organization in Berkshire County. It uniquely focuses on one composer, and creates programs with the long-range goal of exposing its membership (actual and potential) to a broad perspective on the works of J. S. Bach. This perspective is constantly expanded and reinterpreted, but always comes back to a reconsideration of what is possibly the most remarkable body of music ever generated by a single individual.“

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Bach Society of Brazil

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Added on: Jan 15, 2012 | Hits: 249

“The International Shakespeare Association (ISA) offers an opportunity for individuals and institutions to join together to further the knowledge of Shakespeare throughout the world. Its central commitments, outlined in its constitution, are to link the work of various Shakespeare associations and societies and to advise on the foundation and development of new associations; to advise on the initiation and planning of the World Shakespeare Congresses; to support an information centre, covering research, publication, translation, and performance; to circulate a diary of future performances, conferences and graduate courses; to aid travel in the interests of Shakespeare scholarship and performance and to coordinate and support requests for finance from internationally cooperative projects.”

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Added on: Jul 17, 2011 | Hits: 248

“From Monteverdi's Orfeo to the Tribun of Mauricio Kagel, from the birth of opera to its maturity, Atelier Lyrique de Tourcoing. in its 30 years of existence, has explored four centuries of music: Campra, Handel, Lully, Mozart, Monteverdi, Rameau, Vivaldi, Weill, opera seria, opera buffa, tragic opera, musical theater, melodramas, sacred music: it is thus, that, over the seasons, Atelier lyrique has established itself as a test bed of original events. Much of this creative work builds on a collaboration with orchestras and the use of original instruments: La Grande Ecurie du Roy and the Chamber. ...”

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Added on: Nov 13, 2011 | Hits: 246

“We come together to discuss the life, times and works of the author, to visit places important in her life; sometimes to dress in Regency finery, and to perform her music and dances! We meet or go on expeditions every couple of months, the meetings normally in North Oxford.

The Austen family had links to the city and University of Oxford: we are engaging in research to find out more about Jane's schooling here, and the family's association with Brasenose and St John's College. The group was founded in October 2009 as Oxford's first and only Jane Austen Society for many decades (so far as we have been able to find out!).

We also have strong interest in the music of the period, and the historical aspects of domestic performance: Jane pulled together a large corpus of contemporary and traditional works, adding her own embellishments and arrangements for performing them at home.”

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Added on: Sep 07, 2011 | Hits: 245

“ OPERA America is dedicated to supporting the creation, presentation  and enjoyment of opera.

OPERA America draws on resources and expertise from within and beyond the opera field to advance a mutually-beneficial agenda that serves and strengthens the field through programs in the following categories:

•     * Creation: Artistic services that help artists and companies increase the creativity and excellence of opera productions, especially North American works;
•     * Presentation: Opera company services that address the specific needs of staff, trustees and volunteers;
•     * Enjoyment: Education, audience development and community services that increase all forms of opera appreciation.

The association provides members with an array of publications and online resources, regional workshops, an annual conference and network-specific services such as conference calls, e-mail listservs and direct contact with staff with expertise in opera production, administration and education. OPERA America provides members with tools to maximize the effectiveness of financial and human resources, expand the scope of repertoire and programs, and extend their reach to new and diverse audiences.

Founded in 1970, OPERA America has an international membership that includes nearly 150 Professional Company Members, 300 Associate and Business Members, 2,000 Individual Members and over 16,000 subscribers to its electronic news service. “

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Added on: Apr 16, 2010 | Hits: 240

“The Italian Society of Musicology was formed in 1964 with the aim of enhancing the study of musicology and enhance the development and dissemination of musical culture. By supporting musicological research SIdM promotes research, organizes congresses and other publishing endeavours.

SIdM publishes two journals, "Journal of Musicology Italian (monthly) and 'Italian Musical Sources (annual), a Newsletter (monthly) along with various series of musicology texts and music.

SIdM intervenes in the fields of musical heritage and music lessons and musicology; promotes contacts between scholars and ensures the dissemination of Italian musicology. Members of SIdM share its goals: the association is in fact directed not only to scholars and experts, but also to scholars and enthusiasts who wish to deepen their knowledge in music and musicology.” (Google Translate)

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Added on: Jun 10, 2010 | Hits: 239

“The Society exists principally to get Scottish-based lute and early guitar players together to play to and with each other. All standards from complete beginner to professional will be encouraged to take part. This is a ‘safe place’ to try out that new piece you have been working on, ask questions, share info, etc.

Future meetings will include presentations, workshops and concerts. But the main aim is to get players together.

We meet at St Cecilia’s Hall, Edinburgh, itself a wonderful museum dedicated to lutes, guitars and keyboards.“

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Added on: Oct 03, 2011 | Hits: 238

“Early Music Alberta strives to engage and expose a larger public to music prior to circa 1850, through historically informed performance practices; with performances, recordings, workshops, and through innovative interdisciplinary educational programs, publications, and electronic media.

Early Music Alberta is an active promoter and organiser of an early music concert series, an early music festival and is sponsor of many early music related activities.”

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Added on: Feb 18, 2012 | Hits: 235

“The Mississippi Academy of Ancient Music is devoted to the performance and appreciation of "early music", primarily music before 1800 performed on the instruments originally intended and using the practices of the time.  We sponsor the world's finest local and international artists in concert performances and educational activities in local schools.

The Academy grew out of a series of musical birthday parties held by Dr. Ernst Borinski of Tougaloo College.  When Dr. Borinski bought an evening of music for his party from John Paul  at an ACLU auction, neither realized that that the parties would expand, and lead to the formation of the Mississippi Academy of Ancient Music.  His 80th and 81st birthday parties moved to Edwards, in the home that became the Academy.

 The Academy is named after the English group, the Academy of Ancient Music, in turn named after an ensemble from Handel's era, when "ancient" meant just twenty years old!  Ultimately, of course, the name was chosen because of the delightfully southern acronym which results.  And we still promote music before 1800 as well as anything 20 years old...”

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Added on: Sep 26, 2011 | Hits: 234

“Musica Antica a Magnano is an association founded in 1986 to promote a festival offering an opportunity to hear historically informed performances of early music on original instruments. The Festival concerts are held in August and early September in either a 12th-century church or in the town's 18th-century church. The latter also houses an organ built in 1794 by Giovanni Bruna and restored by Italo Marzi.

In 1988, early music courses were introduced concentrating principally on keyboard instruments for both young performers and specialists. Now covering a ten-day span in August and attracting musicians from numerous countries and cultural backgrounds, these courses simultaneously allow participants a fruitful exchange of ideas and opinions. In 1990, courses in organology and organ building were added, taking advantage of the numerous historical organs in the Biellese region. In 2009, these latter courses will be replaced by recorder, viola da gamba and chamber music courses. Shorter courses and workshops are organised at other times during the year. ..”

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Added on: Jul 05, 2009 | Hits: 233

“Pacific MusicWorks provides a forum for the artistic vision of conductor and baroque opera specialist Stephen Stubbs.  Productions range from chamber music to fully staged operas, engaging internationally renowned artists in collaboration with leading musicians of the Northwest.  Audiences of early music enthusiasts are expanding by PMW’s educational offerings that reach from the primary school level through advanced work with young professionals to other members of our community.“ 

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Added on: Sep 15, 2011 | Hits: 229

“The ABF welcomes people who love the work of composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Musician or not, a passion for Beethoven, or professional listener of music, everyone finds his place within the Association Beethoven France ABF-and Francophonie.”

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Added on: Dec 28, 2011 | Hits: 229

“The mandate of Ottawa Chamber Music Society (OCMS) is to make classical music accessible to everyone. Through artistic expression and audience engagement, Ottawa Chamber Music Society creates experiences that challenge and stimulate listeners while offering time for reflection and regeneration.

We bring together top Canadian and international artists, in all stages of their careers, to present concerts that draw local, national and international audiences.

Our activities help to make Ottawa a great cultural destination and contribute significantly to the economy of the National Capital Region. These activities include the annual Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival (Ottawa Chamberfest), a year-round concert series, arts education and outreach programs, and other innovative community programming partnerships.”

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Added on: Nov 23, 2011 | Hits: 227

“Article 2 - Aims of the Association

The Association is unaligned and was founded in order to carry out socially useful activities in favour of associated third parties. It is a non-profit association, which fully respects the freedom and dignity of its members.

The purpose of the Association is specifically:

• to coordinate and promote studies that can enrich and develop the cultural identity of Vignanello. This includes studies on historical, artistic, and archaeological findings, as well as awareness for the preservation and protection of' the environment and the processing of ancient crafts. It also encourages the discussion of current issues through research activities, conferences, publications, guided tours, travel, training, updating, workshops and laboratories, as well as interaction with other countries;

• to create a bridge between the practical realities of local Vignanello and the rest of the world, through participation, exchanges, projects with various Provincial, National and International associations and universities with the aim of enhancing the potential of individuals, the community and the territory of Vignanello. The aim is to create a basis of active participation in the process of sustainable development in ecology, equity and economy as proposed by UNESCO and the EU. This will be obtained through the strengthening of cultural identity on the territory, as well as direct international confrontation, thus giving future generations the opportunities to find in their territory the conditions for a better life;

• to grant scholarships, organize refresher courses and / or study courses for teachers of compulsory education, announce and publish competitions, etc… ;

• to provide consultancy services, workshops, refresher courses and training to promote studies and research. Furthermore, to aid in editing books and DVD editions of music; manage exhibitions and museums; make movies about all kinds of activities; manage the hospitality for visitors; promote events (congresses , concerts, cultural events, etc…); manage merchandising and refreshment points; organize tourist events and guided tours; produce multimedia documentation, both for television and radio, as well as textual and archival records;

• to carry out its activities, and in doing so the association may cooperate with Italian and international associations, engaging in relationships with the relevant public and private organizations;

• to operate, for the pursuit of specific goals, throughout the country, promoting activities and projects to find regional, national and international funding.“

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Added on: Oct 12, 2010 | Hits: 225

"Welcome to the award-winning National Centre for Early Music - a centre of excellence for music making of all kinds - and an established conference and recording venue.

Image of the National Centre for Early Music Interior: Click to ZoomThe National Centre for Early Music, situated in St Margaret’s Church York, is the home of the internationally renowned York Early Music Festival and the Beverley and East Riding Early Music Festival. The Centre also attracts some of the world’s finest artists in the fields of jazz, folk and world music.

The National Centre for Early Music is a high-tech, modern facility based within an historical setting. It runs a year-round community and education programme and offers first-class conference and recording facilities. " (See site for various programs such as Festivals; concert series etc. ... ed.)

Added on: Aug 19, 2007 | Hits: 224

“The Thomas Tomkins Forum seeks to pursue interests of all kinds in the music of the English Renaissance and its context. We aim to encourage interest in and enjoyment of Tomkins' music (and the music of a range of other composers) at all levels. We clearly need a Forum dedicated to giving Tomkins the recognition he deserves as one of England's finest composers - and to fostering interest in the English Virginalists generally. Anyone interested in Tomkins, in early music, in keyboard instruments, in choral music, consort music, or in the wider musical and cultural contexts of Renaissance England and its European parallels, is most welcrome to contact us.”

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Added on: Sep 07, 2011 | Hits: 220

“The Association GEMA (Spanish Groups of Early Music) was founded during the days 12 to February 14, 2010, in which a significant number of Spanish early music groups met in Leon intended to create an association that represents our profession .

Over fifty groups, participated at drafting a Constitution and elect a Board of Directors .

The more important overall objectives, In relation to the purposes of the Association, were identified as establishing the legal aid to groups to help regulate their legal operation and structuring in order to help in developing a channel for dialogue with political institutions to  determine the development of historical music. In this way the Association can address GEMA ideas and find solutions to problems and shortcomings that concern us: the national and international presence in the sector, legal groups, taxes and withholding taxes, labor relations, etc..

The Association meets GEMA groups of all autonomous regions, and a member since October 2010 State Board of Performing Arts and Music. …” (Translated with the help of Google Translate)

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Added on: Feb 26, 2012 | Hits: 218

"The mission of the Handel and Haydn Society is to perform Baroque and Classical music for chorus and period-instrument orchestra at the highest level of artistic achievement. Founded as a choral society in 1815 by a group of Boston merchants, Handel and Haydn is among the oldest continuously performing arts organizations in the country. From its earliest years, the Society established a tradition of innovation, performing the American premieres of Handel’s Messiah in 1818, Haydn’s Creation in 1819, Verdi’s Requiem in 1878, and Bach’s B Minor Mass in 1887. The Society began performing Handel’s Messiah annually in 1854. Throughout its history the Handel and Haydn Society has brought the world’s most beautiful music and its greatest artists to local audiences, setting a standard for orchestral and choral performances that remains unparalleled. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

Added on: Mar 08, 2008 | Hits: 216

“The "Thüringer Bach Weeks" are a project of the association "Thüringer Bach Festival Association" The club was founded in 2004 and currently has about fifty members, who work for maintenance and performance of Baroque music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach in Thüringer.”

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Added on: Feb 28, 2012 | Hits: 212

“ … As the only presenter in the entire state that focuses exclusively on historically informed, period instrument performances of Medieval, Renaissance, and early Baroque music, EMN aims to ensure the continued vitality of the arts in Wisconsin.  Other presenters may offer some early music programs, short-term festivals, or modern-instrument adaptations of this special repertoire.   But no other presenter carries this banner consistently, or maintains EMN's intense and exclusive focus on early music. …”

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Added on: Apr 22, 2011 | Hits: 205

“Il Canto Delle Muse is an association of cultural non-profit organization founded by Vittorio Zanon, Mark Scavazza, Walter Testolin, Bena and Mauro Stefano Morini, which aims to promote the artistic and musical activities with public administrations and agencies or persons private, in order to disseminate knowledge and practice of music of the sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth centuries.“

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Added on: Nov 16, 2011 | Hits: 200