To provide a wide variety of opportunities for singers and players to study and perform on many levels, the Five College Early Music Program sponsors a number of performing ensembles, open by audition or permission of the instructor. Ensemble credit is available for UMass, MHC, and HC students.
The Five College Early Music Collegium: for singers interested in large-scale Renaissance choral works, one-on-a-part ensembles, and/or occassional solos; historical instrumentalists of all sorts. The Collegium singers and wind players rehearse on Tuesday evenings; string players TBA. Great fun!
Euridice Ensembles: our umbrella organization for faculty/student chamber groups specializing in 17th and 18th century music. Modern and early string, wind, and keyboard players from all five campuses are invited to participate in these historical performance-oriented bands. Be coached and play or sing alongside recognized professionals!
Voces Feminae: our womens' vocal ensemble, a small ensemble of women's voices concerned primarily but not entirely with Medieval repertory.