INTERNATIONAL COURSES
The Byrd International singers is a select group of singers from around the world that participate in Byrd Ensemble's annual Renaissance course. During a week of intensive singing through the exploration of Renaissance polyphony, singers refine the vocal and musical skills required for professional ensemble singing. The courses culminate in a recording and performance of the repertoire at the end of the week.
2025
Ávila, Spain
July 7 - 14, 2025
​
TUTORS:
Markdavin Obenza
TBD​​​​​​​​
2024
Lisbon, Portugal
July 8 - 15, 2024
​
TUTORS:
Markdavin Obenza
Doug Fullington​​​​​​​
​
Video 1: LOBO Audivi vocem
Video 2: ESQUIVEL In paradisum
2023
Bickleigh Castle
July 7 - 14, 2023
​
Video: William Byrd - O God the proud are risen
​
TUTORS:
Markdavin Obenza
Doug Fullington
2022
Palazzo Mannocchi
July 18 - 24, 2022
​
Video 1: Palestrina - Cantantibus organis
Video 2: Victoria - Alma redemptoris mater
​
TUTORS:
Markdavin Obenza
Doug Fullington
2019
Argyll House, Scotland
July 27, 2019 - August 3, 2019
​
CD: Renaissance Music from Scotland and England (2020)
​
TUTORS:
Markdavin Obenza
Doug Fullington
2018
Castello Sannazzaro, Italy
July 14, 2018 - July 21, 2018
​
CD: Music for the Sforza Court (2019)
​
TUTORS:
Markdavin Obenza
Fran Steele
2017
July 22, 2017 - July 29, 2017
​
​
TUTORS:
Markdavin Obenza
Fran Steele