MuckAbout with Trobár!
Each month Trobár hosts free community-building events where all are invited to participate in merry-making, music-making, and adjacent activities! Guest instructors are frequently brought in to introduce a wide variety of subjects. No previous experience is necessary to participate, only a willingness to try something new! Check out our upcoming events below:
Spring 2026 Schedule
February: More 15th c. English Dances!
Saturday, February 21st, 4:00-6:00pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights
Come learn dances from the Gresley Manuscript, a 15th c. source of English dance choreographies! Dancers and instrumentalists are both welcome.
March: Meet the King's Songbook
Sunday, March 15th, 4:00-6:00pm
Haydn Hall at CWRU
11118 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland
Take a look behind the scenes at the Manuscrit du Roi, the songbook featured in our Thursday, March 19th performance! We'll get to know two dance pieces and two songs, as well as learn about the notation. Singers, instrumentalists (at A=440), and observers are all very welcome! RSVPs are encouraged, especially if you'd like to take a look at scores in advance.
April: Medieval Women's Voices
Saturday, April 18th, 4:00-5:30pm
Haydn Hall, 1st floor lounge
11118 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland
Join us Saturday, April 18th for an exploration of medieval women's voices as they were preserved in the song repertoire. Led by Naomi McMahon, the star of our upcoming show The Lady of Medieval Song. Singers, instrumentalists (at A=440), and observers are all very welcome! RSVPs help us to plan ahead and are appreciated but not required.
May: Sing with Scott!
Monday, May 18, 2026, 7:00-8:30pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
2747 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights
Join us Monday, May 18th for a tour of great Renaissance polyphonic works led by Scott Metcalfe. Scott is the artistic director of the renowned early music vocal ensemble, Blue Heron. Singers, instrumentalists (at A=440), and observers are all very welcome! RSVP to request a music packet in advance, or to ensure that we bring a packet for you to the event!
