The Collegium brings together voices, viols, recorders and other instruments
in the performance of music from the 12th to 17th centuries. Emphasis
is on performing great music with the historical techniques and styles
appropriate
to each period, and on exploring the interconnectedness between early
music, the other performing arts, and disciplines such as history, religion,
women’s
studies, and other cultural studies. Membership is open by audition,
usually in the fall, to Wellesley students, faculty, staff, and members
of the
greater Wellesley community. The Vocal Ensemble rehearses on Monday
evenings from 7 - 9 p.m., when Wellesley College is in session. Other
rehearsals are arranged with the members of the instrumental ensembles.
Here are some music samples from recent performances of the
Wellesley College Collegium Musicum:
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Raphaela Aleotta: Ego flos campi (2:05):
Antonia Bembo: Tota pulcra es (1:26):
soloist Heather MacDonald '04
Hildegard of Bingen: excerpt from Ordo Virtutum (2:34):
Created by: Mirena Chauseva '04
Modified by: Zsuzsa Moricz '06
Maintained by: Judith Sandler, Music Department
Last Modified:
February 2, 2005
Page Expires: July 1, 2005
