2026 Period Performance Workshop
“Riding Bare Bach - Fugues to Dance with J.S.”
Artistic Director: Carrie Krause
August 12-16, 2026
Bozeman, Montana
Presented in collaboration with First Presbyterian Church Bozeman
All events will be held at the church located at
26 W. Babcock St. in downtown Bozeman
Baroque instruments on generous loan from Hollinger Violins, Missoula
REGISTRATION CLOSED - MAY 31, 2026
Baroque Music Montana presents this period practice workshop for modern and baroque performers.
The workshop will explore:
- original sources (manuscript scores and first editions, iconography, writing) and their clues for today's performers
- varied articulation and rhetorical, communicative sound
- ornamentation and improvisation
- open, centered, & relaxed physical approach to instrument
- larger cultural context of music
- large & small ensembles, lectures, private lessons, and some events just for good musical fun!
Tailored instruction for a variety of levels
Workshop Registration
Eligibility: Students, amateurs, and professional players of violin, viola, cello, wind instruments, keyboard instruments, and guitar or lute with at least 4 years playing experience and adequate reading skills. Ages 14 and older. Limit 50 participants. Viols, singers, and other instruments admitted by request. Professional players may have a separate class, contingent upon registration.
Fees:
Full workshop - $450
Workshop without Chamber II - $380
Private Lessons: Available upon request - $35 per 30 minutes.
Registration closed
Scholarships & housing upon request
Wednesday August 12, 2026
| 12:30-12:40pm | Orientation |
| 12:50-1:35 | Technique Class |
| 1:45-2:45 | Chamber Ensembles I |
| 2:55-3:40 | Baroque 101 Lecture |
| 3:40-4:10 | Break |
| 4:10-5:10 | Chamber Ensembles II |
| 5:15-6:15 | Private Lessons (optional) |
| 7:00-8:30 | Orchestra |
Thur Aug 13 - Sat Aug 15
| 9:40-9:55 | Improvisation Warm Up |
| 10:00-11:30 | Chamber I |
| 11:30-11:50 | Coffee Break |
| 11:50-12:20 | Technique Class |
| 12:30-1:00 | Lunch Lecture |
| 1:00-2:00 | Optional Study Time |
| 2:00-3:30 | Chamber II |
| 3:45-5:00 | Orchestra |
| 5:10-6:10 | Private Lessons (optional) |
| Rotating evening events | Sight-reading, movie night, Baroque-okee |
Sunday August 16, 2026
| 9:30 | Church Music (optional) |
| 12:00-12:10 | Orientation |
| 12:15-1:45 | Chamber Masterclasses |
| 2:00-3:00 | Chamber Ensembles |
| 3:30-5:00 | Final Performance |
| 5:30 | Closing Dinner, at Gute Laune (opt.) |
Public Events
Thursday August 13
12:30-1:00 pm Lunch Lecture
Joe Crouch - "How to play like you talk (and why you should)"
7:00 pm Faculty Concert
Friday August 14
12:30-1:00 pm Lunch Lecture
Lucas Harris - "The Continuo Continuos Continues…"
7:30 pm Movie Night
Saturday August 15
12:30-1:00 pm Lunch Lecture
Carrie Krause - "Bach and the Potato"
Sunday August 16
4:00 pm Final Student Performance
