Transformations in music, instruments and ensembles from the Renaissance to the present.
Explore the major historical periods of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and modern eras through the Bate Collection’s instruments. Examine the musical and social development of ensembles and play instruments from the collection – from natural trumpet to spinet, from lute and viol to baroque flute and classical clarinet, and from serpent to theremin.
Essential information
- Key stage: 4 or 5 (can be adapted to other groups)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Available: Monday or Tuesday mornings (please enquire about other availability)
- Maximum group size: 20
- Venue: The Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford OX2 6GG
- Cost*: £150
This workshop can be combined with the Javanese Gamelan workshop.
Combined workshop cost: £270
* Some groups may be exempt from taught session charges. This currently applies to state-funded special schools and UK schools taking part in University access and outreach programmes.
* Discounts are also available for maintained schools with pupils qualifying for Pupil Premium/Ever 6 FSM.
Please discuss your needs with our Education Officer.
For all bookings email: bate.education@music.ox.ac.uk
