Craig Trompeter, Director
The Early Music Ensemble is a historically-oriented performance group led by specialist Craig Trompeter, encompassing vocalists and instrumentalists. Ensemble repertoire is drawn from 15th- to 17th-century sources, emphasizing historically-informed performance practices, including reading from original notation, improvisation, and ornamentation. The Early Music Ensemble also provides a forum for undergraduate majors and graduate students in music who wish to explore and activate musical traditions and repertories related to their scholarly research. Participation in the group is open to anyone in the University community with music-reading experience.
Rehearsals & Performances
The Early Music Ensemble rehearses on Tuesday evenings, 7:00-9:00 PM. The ensemble presents a concert in both winter and spring quarters and performs on the Tea Time Concert Series.
2024-25 Concert Dates:
- Thursday, December 5, 4:30 PM, Fulton Recital Hall — Tea Time Concert
- Sunday, February 16, 3:00 PM, Fulton Recital Hall
- Friday, May 9, 8:00 PM, Logan Center Penthouse 901
Auditions
In lieu of auditions, the Early Music Ensemble hosts an annual open house rehearsal during their first rehearsal on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 7:00-9:00 PM in Logan 703. All interested musicians, as well as intrigued novices, are invited to attend. If you would like to participate in the ensemble, you must attend the open house.