Musica Matrix

A 501.c.3 organization devoted to Bringing History to Life through Music

Instrumental Ensembles

Are you:

  • Looking for a musical ensemble to join in the Southern Oregon area?
  • An organization looking for performers for your event/venue?
  • A fan of Renaissance and Medieval music looking for local performances?

Featured below are Renaissance and Medieval community ensembles that meet, rehearse and perform in the Southern Oregon area. For more information on how to contact or become a member of any of these community ensembles, please contact us: Email: Musica Matrix; Phone: 541 482-9757

See also our ensemble programs especially for YOUTH »


Ensemble Fontegara Renaissance Recorders

Ensemble Fontegara

Ashland’s Renaissance Recorders
No fixed schedule of rehearsals
Ad hoc performances on replicas of period instruments by David Ohanessian
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The Rogue Consort of Viols

The Rogue Consort of Viols

Renaissance Consort Music for Viola da Gamba
No fixed schedule
Public performances
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The Queen’s Noyse A Renaissance Loud Band

The Queen’s Noyse

A Renaissance Loud Band
No fixed schedule
Public performances
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NEW GROUPS

ANAM Gaelic Chorus

ANAM Gaelic Chorus

Learn and perform traditional songs in Irish Gaelic.
Meet every 2-3 weeks; schedule TBA
No music-reading skills required.
Public performances
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The Catch Club

The Catch Club: Merry Companions

Sing rounds from the days of kings and queens to the present time.
Schedule TBA
Public performances
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Coming Attractions

En Masse Reading Early Masses For Fun

En Masse


Reading Early Masses For Fun!
A sight singing group meeting once per month
Suggesting repertoire for GOTHIC VOICES
$5 per session

The Ashland City Waites Costumed Renaisssance Band

The Ashland City Waites


Costumed Renaissance Band
Public performances for civic events
Self-supporting

Morris On! The Ashland City Morris Team

Morris On!


The Ashland City Morris Team
A team of dancers well versed in this very English form of dance, dating back to pre-renaissance times.

Public performances at civic and other events.

The Guidonian Hand Monthly Discussion Group

The Guidonian Hand


Monthly Discussion Group
Tackling some of Early Music’s Recent Hot Topics
A two -hour event hosted by Bacon and O’Scannell
Occasional guest speakers
$5 per session
Venue TBA