Mountain Collegium Early Music & Folk Music Workshop
Our 2025 Workshop will be held on the campus of Western Carolina University
June 29–July 5
Registration for this summer’s workshop is NOW OPEN. Click here to explore class options, learn more about Mountain Collegium, and register.
Here is the link to the recording of Martha Bishop’s “Mountain Estampie” that we commissioned for our 50th workshop (celebrated in 2023).
On the campus of Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
Programs at all levels for early musicians and folk musicians, set against the backdrop of the scenic Smoky Mountains.
Recorder • Viol • Sackbut
Shawm • Dulcian
Capped Reeds • Folk Harp
Pennywhistle & Pipes
Sacred Harp Singing
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The roster of Mountain Collegium faculty is impressive with some of the top active teachers and performers. The musical experience is boosted by the warm and friendly participants, many of whom come year after year.
LEARN ALL ABOUT OUR 2025 WORKSHOP HERE
Click here to meet the outstanding 2025 workshop faculty.
Accommodations are excellent, with comfortable and modern dorm rooms, as well a wide variety of good food in the cafeteria. Four classes meet each day, but the evenings offer a variety of large group playing sessions, English country dancing, participant-led ensembles, a faculty concert, and our annual John Trexler Folk Lecture.
