Irish Baroque Orchestra presents a Baroque Strings Workshop

Come and explore music from the Baroque period with the IBO’s tutoring team!

The Pakenham Hall, St Patrick’s Cathedral Grammar School, Dublin

February 14th and 15th 2026

Course Schedule

February 14th 11:00 - 14:00 Tutti Rehearsal 15:00 - 18:00 Sectionals

February 15th 11:00 - 14:00 Sectionals/Tutti 15:00 - 17:00 Tutti

18:00 End of Course play through!

We have spaces for amateur and student players on violin, viola, cello and double bass, to work alongside the IBO's tutoring team. Baroque bows can be made available if required, and we expect participants to bring their own modern instruments.

Tutors include Aoife Nic Athlaoich (cello), Claire Duff (violin) and Bojan Cicic (violin). The course is directed by Aliye Cornish Moore.

This course would suit anyone playing comfortably to around a Grade 6 standard.

Repertoire:

Corelli - Concerto Grosso Op.6 No.1

Purcell - Chacony in g minor

Telemann - Sonata à 4 TWV 43:d1

Bach - Sheep may safely graze

Cost: €150, including the cost of a hot lunch on each day. Accommodation will need to be arranged separately by participants if required.

50% of this fee is refundable up to January 16th for those needing to withdraw, and no refunds will be possible after that date.

Please email info@irishbaroqueorchestra.com if you have questions about this course.