Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Historical Performance Department

16/10/2026

Great to see an RBC graduate in the lineup for this amazing group!

Our second Associate Artist is Martyn Sanderson, who joins us on tenor and alto sackbuts. Martyn studied at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and enjoys a busy career on modern and historical instruments. He has been a supportive and flexible colleague of the group for many years and we are delighted to recognise his professionalism and musicianship in this way. Welcome, Martyn!

16/06/2026

A lovely end to the year in Stratford, performing in the historic Medieval Guild Chapel! Students performed alongside teachers in three concerts of Renaissance and early Baroque music throughout the day. A great day of music (and ice-cream!).

12/06/2026

10/06/2026

We're on the road this weekend, sharing wonderful music by Dowland, Holborne and de la Rue with the good people of Stratford-upon-Avon in the historic Guild Chapel. 3 performances throughout the day, so there's no real excuse not to come!
https://www.bcu.ac.uk/conservatoire/events-calendar/early-music-in-stratford

27/05/2026

We're celebrating Dowland 400 with a lovely concert of solo and consort songs at Little Malvern Priory on June 9th!

Dowland’s Delight Celebrating 400 years of John Dowland’s lute songs Genevieve Hawes Alexandra Burstow Isaac Boulter Barney Stevens Elizabeth Pallett lute Tuesday 9 June, 1pm Little Malvern Priory WR14 4JN Admission Free With a retiring collection for Little Malvern Priory Tea, coffee and homema...

27/04/2026

Garden of Love 🌼🌿🩷
St Peter's, Wolverhampton
Ex Cathedra Scholars Ensemble 25-26

Don't forget, applications are now open for 26-27 season graduate scholars. Come and join our 10th cohort of choral scholars and be part of the Scholars Ensemble next season. Find out more on our website or message our team through social media if you have questions!