Early Music Course
Also known as Beauchamp Music Week, our Early Music course will next take place Summer 2026.
Spread over 6 days the course is ably led by David Hatcher and David Allinson, allowing participants to enjoy a high standard of music making. There are 4 sessions spread throughout the day and into the evening. There is free time in the afternoon to enjoy the college grounds, explore the area or join an informal choral session. Choral Director, David Allinson’s popular daily morning choral session in 2025, followed the theme 'Spanish jewels and English gems' and included pieces by Orlando Gibbons, Francisco Guerrero and Juan Esquivel Barahon. Sessions spread throughout the week vary from sectionals to mixed voices and instrumentation. Other music enjoyed in 2025 included music by Palestrina, Schutz, Isaac, Vivanco, Hassler and Gabrieli. All participants came together for the very popular evening Tutti sessions led by one of the tutors.
Early Music Course
The popular Beauchamp Early Music Course has been running for many years, having been started by Alan Lumsden from his Gloucestershire home, Beauchamp House. Known for its very friendly atmosphere, many participants return to share their love of early music and meet up with friends both old and new. Malvern College, set in a wonderful spot below the beautiful Malvern Hills, will again host us 19th – 24th July 2026. Enthusiasts of Early Music, both instrumentalists and singers are very welcome to join our participants from both the UK and abroad. We offer full board or day attendance. All accommodation has ensuite facilities.
Arrival is on the Sunday afternoon through to departure after lunch on Friday.
19- 24 July 2026
Malvern College, College Rd, Malvern WR14 3DF
PRICES:
Single Room Rate: £879
Shared Room Rate: £839
Non-residential Rate: £719
Student Rate: £449
All prices are per person.
'A very good course all round. David Allinson is an exceptional tutor!'
'An enjoyable course, well led by knowledgeable staff. A great meeting place for likeminded musicians I appreciated the effort involved putting together a successful course with such a wide variation of abilities.'
