Music is a social activity, and as much as a performer communicates with his or her audience, more do performers communicate with one another when playing in ensemble. This lecture / workshop emphasizes the fundamentals of ensemble playing: leading, following, listening, responding. Oh, and tuning. Whether you’re singing, playing a melody instrument, a harmonizing instrument such as a vihuela de mano, percussion, or any other instrument, we will address your musical role. If there’s time, we’ll talk about renaissance examples of musical ensembles.