Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a Catholic musician under the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I? Are you interested in learning more about what makes Tudor era polyphony tick, or how Byrd's music evolved throughout his life? Take a deep dive on the music and life of composer William Byrd with our guest, renowned expert on these topics, Dr. Kerry McCarthy.  

Read Dr. McCarthy's bio here: www.byrdfestival.org/pages/guest_artists/kerry_mccarthy.html.

Buy Dr. McCarthy's books here: www.amazon.com/dp/0195388755/ and here: www.amazon.com/dp/0415978610/.

More information on the Summer 2020 Course "Conducting and Group Vocal Pedagogy for the Parish Music Director" is available here: www.dunwoodie.edu/dunwoodie-music-classes.