NORVIS

16/04/2026

Excellent take up of places at NORVIS 2026 means we have introduced a waiting list on full classes and have limited spaces in the remaining ones.

You apply online to NORVIS from this page, giving information about yourself and which tuition study and other options you would like to take at NORVIS. LIMITED SPACE LEFT. Owing to excellent uptak…

19/03/2026

‼️DEADLINE UPCOMING FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT‼️

Spring has sprung, which means there is just over a week left to apply for the early bird discount of £30 for NORVIS 2026.

The deadline is 31st March. The application form is available at www.norvis.org.uk along with the information you need when signing up.

Anybody can apply for a bursary if they would otherwise find it difficult to attend NORVIS 2026. Standard bursaries are £300 off the tuition fee. For more information about bursaries, please email our Treasurer at [email protected].

If you have already applied but not yet paid your deposit, we ask that you do so before the end of March to secure your place and your Early Bird discount.

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10/02/2026

📣 Exciting Announcement! 📣

We are delighted to share that the music lists for NORVIS 2026 are now available!

https://norvis.org.uk/music/

If you’re planning on coming to NORVIS 2026 but have been waiting for the music lists, now’s the time to apply! 🎶

The Early Bird discount of £30 is available up until the end of March: https://norvis.org.uk/take-part-in-norvis-application/

The pitch in general is A415 for string instruments and A440 for recorders unless otherwise indicated. Participants who wish to play strings or other winds in the NORVIS Orchestra (all at A415 pit…

22/12/2025

🎄All of us at NORVIS wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

🎁 Last-minute Christmas shopping? We’ve got you covered!
Why not gift a place on the NORVIS 2026 summer school – the perfect present for early music lovers, or a cheeky treat to yourself!

👉 Sign up today:

You apply online to NORVIS from this page, giving information about yourself and which tuition study and other options you would like to take at NORVIS. We ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit s…

16/09/2025

Review and photos of NORVIS 2025 are now on the website. It was a fab week. NORVIS 2026 will start on 1st August. Booking from November.

Saturday 2nd – Saturday 9th August 2025, Barnard Castle, County Durham See photo gallery – 2025 photo selection NORVIS 2025 was an absolutely splendid week, the 53rd NORVIS course, hugely enjoyed b…

01/04/2025

There's still time to sign up for a week of wonderful lute and early guitar tuition and playing at NORVIS with our outstanding tutor RICHARD MACKENZIE.

09/03/2025

Are you a recorder player or Baroque flautist? Have you applied to take part in NORVIS, yet? This year, our new Baroque flute class starts, taught by Annabel Knight from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. www.norvis.org.uk

03/03/2025

NORVIS adverts you can download and share...
https://norvis.org.uk/2025/03/03/norvis-adverts/

03/03/2025

Have you booked to come to NORVIS, yet? A brilliant 2025 week of early music awaits you! This year we launch our brand new BAROQUE FLUTE class with Annabel Knight. Read our poster or visit our website www.norvis.org.uk

13/11/2024

And so it begins! Booking for NORVIS 2025 is open. Head to our website www.NORVIS.org.uk
The dates for the course are 2nd - 9th August 2025.

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