Early Music 101, Session I: What is Archival Research
2026-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
Sarah Long and Catherine Saucier introduce the fundamentals of archival research in early music, from planning visits to archives and special collections to navigating the primary sources found there. Participants will come away with practical strategies for locating, accessing, and working with pre-1600 musical materials firsthand.

Fall Business Meeting
2026-10-15 16:00 - 18:00
EMSR’s Fall Business Meeting will take place on October 15, 2026 at 4:00pm (EST) and will be held on Zoom. We are delighted to announce that this year’s keynote will be delivered by Kerry McCarthy. Please register below to receive the link!

Early Music 101, Session II: What is a Source
2026-10-29 16:00 - 18:00
Mary Channen Caldwell and Giovanni Zanovello explore what counts as a “source” in early music research, examining the manuscripts, prints, and other materials that preserve musical practices from before 1600. The session demystifies how researchers read, interpret, and draw new knowledge from these documents and material objects, including early forms of notation and evidence of performance practice.

Early Music 101, Session III: Filling Up Your Research Toolkit
2026-12-10 16:00 - 18:00
Jennifer Bain and Luisa Nardini survey the essential skills and resources of the early music researcher, from transcribing early notation to using digital repositories and databases. Participants will leave with a practical toolkit for launching their own research on pre-1600 musical traditions.
