Collegium Musicum
The Collegium Musicum is a performance ensemble dedicated to exploring and performing the diverse vocal and instrumental repertories of the medieval, Renaissance, and baroque periods of European music history. Emphasis is given to the study of musical style, performance practice, singing and playing one-on-a-part, and excellence in performance. Various cultural aspects of the societies that produced the music under study are simultaneously explored; participants will work with primary source materials, such as facsimiles of musical manuscripts, as well as literary and historical writings.
Spring 2025
Only returning ensemble members may pre-register without an interview/audition.
New students need to meet with Prof. Jane Alden to discuss their background/interest in the course. Please contact Alden jalden01@wesleyan.edu to arrange an interview/audition.
AUDITIONS: 1/23 and 1/24
Students should email Prof. Jane Alden (jalden01@wesleyan.edu) with a statement of interest in the course. Include details of background in singing and voice work in general. Curiosity about cross-generational work and effective music therapy will be an advantage.
MEET and GREET on 1/24 at 12:30pm for registered students and those who have been accepted by audition. The plan for the semester will be discussed, there will be some singing and a Q&A. The syllabi will be distributed and sectional times will be arranged.