Workshop on popular 18th-century
Irish and Scottish music
In the footsteps of the bards
The Curious Bards
15 - 18 August 2026
Provisional schedule
The workshop will begin on Saturday 15 August at 15:00 and end with a public concert on Tuesday 18 August at 15:00. It includes 21 hours of instruction over 4 days.
Saturday 15 August: Alix Boivert will welcome participants in the early afternoon and musical work will begin
Sunday 16 to Monday 17 August:
- 10:00 to 12:00 : individual practice time
- 12:00 to 13:00 : group instruction for each instrument
- 14:00 to 17:30 : collective instruction for all instruments
Monday 17 August – 20:00: The Curious Bards in concert at the church of Varengeville-sur-Mer, as part of the Festival
Tuesday 18 August: dress rehearsal in the morning, public concert given by workshop participants at 15:00