
NORVIS is a full week-long early music summer school in County Durham which we’re proud to describe as one of the UK’s longest-established and friendliest.
Barnard Castle School, Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN
Every day recorder players can enjoy a wealth of opportunities. NORVIS offers: four recorder technique classes (two Advanced, two Intermediate) with great tutors (Chris Orton, Oonagh Lee, Jane Rumney, Mary Tyers). One-to-a part tutored recorder consorts, larger recorder ensembles, opportunities for playing trio sonatas.
Classes are also offered for baroque flute, viols, lutes, singing, harpsichord. There is a course choir and a baroque orchestra. Specialist shops and instrument technicians. Concerts every evening and so much more.
NORVIS 2025 summer school, at Barnard Castle School, was yet another great success. BOOKING IS OPEN for NORVIS 2026, our 54th course. Why not come & join us?
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