Exploring Early Music

Summer Workshop

DON’T MISS THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!

Echoing Air is teaming up with the University of Indianapolis to offer Exploring Early Music - an innovative annual summer workshop for students of high school and college age. The dates set for the next camp are from June 20 - 26, 2027.

This unique enrichment program gives students a wonderful chance to work closely with a small chamber music ensemble experienced in early music. The six faculty members are all professional musicians and experts in the field. Steven Rickards, a countertenor, educator, and Founder and Artistic Director of Echoing Air Indianapolis, leads the faculty, which includes musicians from Echoing Air as well as outside voice teachers, stage directors, and instrumentalists.

During the week, students will learn and perform music from the Baroque and Renaissance periods, accompanied by authentic historical instruments. Each day includes small group or individual lessons as well as masterclasses and personalized coaching to build confidence and joy in performance.

The workshop concludes with two public performances featuring both students and faculty. During the week, participants will prepare solo and ensemble works to be performed during the final concerts. 

Instrumentalists may take lessons on recorder, Baroque flute, harpsichord, viola da gamba, or lute, and may also perform during the concerts.

The workshop will be on the beautiful University of Indianapolis campus. Students can either commute each day or stay in campus housing for an additional fee.

*Scholarships are available for the workshop.  Please contact slrickards@me.com for additional information.