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Virginia Baroque Academy

June 7-13, 2026

Asbury United Methodist Church
205 S. Main Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Inquiries or questions: contact Baroque Academy Director Lynne Mackey at lmackey8@gmail.com

Immerse yourself in the world of baroque performance practice with solo masterclasses and chamber coaching from internationally acclaimed artist faculty.

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Application Instructions

Application Deadline:
May 1, 2026

Please note, payment is required before your submission.

Recorder Class is FULL  
Two additional slots are available for Masterclass Only participation (reduced fee).

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Academy Fees

Application Fee
$25

Full Workshop Tuition
$500

Sunday, June 7 – Saturday, June 13, 2026

Includes: All Morning Masterclasses, Afternoon Chamber Coaching and Orchestra Rehearsals, Special Sessions, Bach Festival Noon Concerts, Baroque Artist Faculty Concert (Thur., June 11) as well as the Final Workshop Concert and Reception (Sat., June 13)

Auditor
$150 week/$35 day

No participation included.

Limited Scholarships Available

Include request with your application.

Workshop Scholarships (half tuition)

Ensemble in Residence: (full tuition) 

For advanced players - 2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 harpsichord. The ensemble will participate in the full workshop schedule (masterclasses and chamber sessions) but will rehearse additional repertoire and participate in extra performances during the week.

Questions?

Contact Baroque Academy Director, Lynne Mackey at lmackey8@gmail.com

Virginia Baroque Academy Faculty Concert

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:30 pm
Asbury United Methodist Church

Masterpieces of the glorious baroque

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Areas of Study

This Workshop is designed to give participants hands-on experience in Baroque technique and interpretation through masterclasses and coached ensemble sessions with internationally acclaimed faculty.  We welcome players of all levels in this five-day Baroque immersion course. Pitch will been mainly 415. Solo practice time will be available for all instruments.

Violin/Viola/Cello

Period style, technique, and ensemble playing for violinists, violists, and cellists. Accepting 4 violinists, 1 violist, and 1 cellist this year.  Encouraged to apply early.

Harpsichord

Participants will be expected to come with at least two solo pieces - one by J.S. Bach and another of their own choosing that contrasts with the Bach work.  French or Italian repertoire from either the 17th or 18th century is encouraged.  Continuo will move at the level of the participants, concentrating on rhythmic as well as harmonic accentuation.

Viola da gamba

Individualized instruction for all levels.  Solo, consort, and duo repertoire.  Intro to viol for string players.  Different aspects of right- and left-hand technique will be covered each day.

Recorder

Technique, period performance practice, solo and ensemble repertoire, individual and group coaching, and special topics.

BAROQUE ACADEMY FACULTY

SPECIAL ORCHESTRAL PROJECT 2026

Ouverture-Suite in G Major  by Johann Ludwig Bach (1715)

This year's workshop will feature the preparation and performance of the Overture-Suite à 4 in G Major by Johann Ludwig Bach (1677-1731), a cousin of J.S. Bach. This exciting and elegant orchestral overture and dance suite combines elements of both French and German styles.  Originally scored for chamber orchestra, it was written in 1715 during Johann Ludwig's tenure as a court musician in Meiningen, Germany.  Our performance will involve many of the participants in the workshop, and promises to be an exciting culmination to this year's offerings.  It will be performed on our final workshop concert and reception, on Saturday, June 13th.