Early Music San Antonio
The audience-based information site
for San Antonio's Early Music scene
Next Events
Featured Event
June 3rd, 2013, 8:30AM
15th Annual Summer Texas Toot
Week-long program of classes at all levels, focusing on Renaissance and Baroque music, but with offerings for Medieval and 21st century enthusiasts as well. Expert instructors in recorder, viol, early reeds, percussion, lute, harp, and voice will tend to young professionals, seasoned amateurs, and eager beginners with equal care. This year's theme is “Mediterranean Musical Miscellany: France, Italy & Spain, c.1300-c.1750.”
Featured Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach
1685-1750 Bach was a master of the keyboard instruments of his day, particularly the organ, harpsichord and clavichord. He documented the "well-tempered" method of tuning for early stringed keyboard instruments.
Featured Instrument
Crumhorn
A capped reed in the woodwind family, developed in the Renaissance period. Its name means "bent horn."
