Fall Texas Toot 2026 – Texas Toot
The 2026 Fall Toot will be November 20-22
Featured this Fall:
Recorders: Jennifer Carpenter, Wendy Powers
Viols: Mary Springfels, Carol Deihl, Sydney ZumMallen
Harp: Therese Honey Lute: Hector Alfonso Torres
Voice: Danny Johnson Other: Susan Richter
Our classes include an array of introductory and technique classes, small, one-on-a-part ensembles and larger mixed vocal and instrumental groups. The size of the workshop enables us to create classes for all levels of students, from those of modest skills to advanced players and singers. In addition to classes, there will be a faculty concert, refreshments, and more.
I got to direct our church choir this morning and introduced a new arrangement. It combines three pieces: “A Song Called Trumpets” by Robert Parsons, “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder” by James Black, and “Morning Trumpet” by John Leland.
The 64th VdGSA Conclave will be held July 26 – August 2, 2026 at Radford University in Radford, Virginia. See the event site at https://www.vdgsa.org/conclave-2026 for details.
There is an active viol group in Dallas that meets weekly. The contact link is on the national society page at https://www.vdgsa.org/local-chapters
The website at https://dfwviols.com/ has lots of great music for the viol, but is not a local chapter site.
DFW lutes of hosting a workshop on playing lute, tentatively scheduled for July 18th at Lark Music Loft in Carrollton TX. See the event announcement at https://dfwlute.org/lute-workshops-for-all-levels/ for more details.
This year’s summer Toot will be held June 7-13 at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. Everyone in the southwest who sings or plays medieval or renaissance music on any instruments should attend.
See their web site at https://toot.org/nwp/summer-texas-toot-2026/ for more details.
The Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the Lute Society of America is now meeting regularly. See their website at https://dfwlute.org/ or email info@dfwlute.org for more information.
a place to publish my arrangements and documentation
