Open to vocalists and instrumentalists, this course offers study and performance of 17th and 18th century repertoire from an historically aware perspective. Matters of style, dance, forms, performance practice, techniques including ornamentation will be applied to a variety of music for smaller and larger ensembles will be explored with some opportunity for staged work. The use and reading from 17th and 18th century editions and manuscripts will also be explored. The class will be conducted in rehearsal/workshop format. There will be regular lectures/demos and baroque performance practices and related topics, and examination of 17th and 18th century source material. A series of recital opportunities during the year will be featured.