Tutors: ALANA BLACKBURN

Session 1: Technique class - We will not necessarily play all the notes of all the set pieces. We will use parts of these works to identify and practice various techniques as required by the class. We do not expect you to have mastered all the notes by the course.

Dances and Divisions:

Chestnut dance setting p.1 and divisions A minor p.2 The Hempdresser dance setting p. 17; divisions p. 20 Parson’s Farewell Dance setting p. 43 and divisions p. 44 We may look at others if we have time.

Canzon:

Learn both parts, if you play bass feel free to learn the basso continuo line as well.

Partita:

Prepare all 6 Arias. If possible, prepare on tenor, alto may be used leaving out notes below F, descant may be used.