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News & events from around the early music world!


June Covid Update
AnnouncementsThere will be no capacity restriction for our June 5th Dueling Setars concert, but EMSI kindly requests that patrons continue to wear a mask at all times while inside the venue, for the continued safety and comfort of our artists, volunteers…

February Covid Update
AnnouncementsAs we welcome you back to the concert hall, EMSI is keeping the health and comfort of our guests, musicians and volunteers in mind. Our March 5th Musica Pacifica concert will maintain the 50% capacity limit to allow for physical distancing,…

Quicksilver Postponed
AnnouncementsEMSI has made the difficult decision to cancel January's Quicksilver concert, in light of rapidly escalating covid transmission. The safety of our members, volunteers and patrons is our prime concern, and the Board of Directors could not feel…

Covid Safety Plans
Announcements25 Oct 2021 UPDATE:
Despite the lifting of provincial capacity restrictions for indoor events as of today, EMSI will continue to limit the audience size to 325 (50% capacity) for the Baltimore Consort in December, and require masks to be worn…

Tickets on sale now!
AnnouncementsThe Early Music Society of the Islands has partnered with Tix to bring you easy, no-fee ticket purchases. Thanks to Tix, we are able to replace our traditional subscription packages with the new Flex Pass. Choose to join us for 5 or more concerts…

Membership renewals available soon!
AnnouncementsThe Early Music Society of the Islands is gearing up for an exciting new series of concerts for our upcoming 37th season. Annual memberships for the 2021-22 season will be available beginning in June, so please check back soon, or subscribe…