EARLY MUSIC DAYS:

Splatterfest!

29/30/31 January 2027 

2027 Event

Early Music Workshops, Presentations and more!


Playing sessions, workshops/presentations, baroque dance, and a relaxed open stage opportunity (See below for Schedule).


Open to all ages and abilities, amateur/professional/students on modern and period instruments. All-inclusive ticket (Dance workshops not included) or individual session tickets available. 


Brass interest (Free) and Intermediate Dance interest (Free) tickets are available to gauge interest and planning.


School children must be supervised (please add a free observer ticket).


Music will be available to download around mid-November.


Is Splatterfest for me?


WHERE: Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, ACT

WHEN: 29/30/31 January 2027

Tickets: HERE


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Schedule and Information


Exploring music from the Baroque era under the guidance of Apeiron Baroque and guests!


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SCHEDULE

29th January

  • Registration/Welcome (1600-1700)
  • Playing Session A (1700-2000)
    • Large Mixed Pitch Ensemble with John Ma (@415/440Hz).
    • Includes a short workshop on Early Music interpretation. 


30th January

  • Dance Workshop A (900-1000)
    • Baroque Dance for beginners (musicians) with Aimee Brown.
    • See below for more information.
  • Break (1000-1030)
  • Playing Session B (1030-1300)
    • Wind Group @440Hz with Alicia Crossley.
    • Everyone Else @415Hz with John Ma.
  • Lunch (1300-1400)
  • Workshop A (1400-1500)
    • Split groups (Strings, Winds, Keyboards).
  • Break (1500-1530)
  • Playing Session C (1530-1800)
    • Wind Group @440Hz with Alicia Crossley.
    • Everyone Else @415Hz with John Ma.
  • Dinner (1800-1900)
  • Open Mic (from 1900)


31st January

  • Dance Workshop B (1100-1300)
    • Baroque Dance for beginners (musicians) with Aimee Brown. 
    • Option to play half the session, see below for more information.
  • Lunch (1300-1400)
  • Workshop B (1400-1500)
    • Split groups (Strings, Winds, Keyboards).
  • Break (1500-1530)
  • Playing Session D (1530-1730)
    • Large Mixed Pitch Ensemble with John Ma (@415/440Hz).


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Baroque Dance Information


What to bring:

Comfortable clothing

Dance shoes (or bare feet)– Jazz/Ballet flats or small heeled character shoes!

Water bottle!


Class etiquette:

It is a requirement that you participate in the warm-up so please be ready to dance at your class start time.

As with any dance, please be careful if you have any injuries and let the teacher know before class starts.



Musicians

Alicia Crossley, Recorder

John Ma, Violin

Anton Baba, Cello/Gamba

Marie Searles, Harpsichord

Aimee Brown, Dance