The Lute Society of America East

The Lute Society of America and the Amherst Early Music Festival join forces to present a hands-on exploration of music making in England during the 16th and 17th centuries.  Headlining the 2013 Amherst / LSA faculty will be world renowned lutenists Nigel North and Patrick O'Brien.  The stellar faculty also includes lutenists Grant Herreid, Phillip Rukavina, and seminar director Jason Priset.  Some of the courses offered include; lute basics for those beginning to play the lute or who wish to sharpen their playing teachnique and musicianship, a course on the vihuela da mano with a special focus on the music of Luis Narvaez, lute ensemble class and coaching for the performance of Every Man and His Humour, an Amherst Festival production created and directed by Grant Herreid.