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The Collegium Musicum is dedicated to the performance of works from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Early Baroque periods. Composed of 18 singers and 6 instruments, the Collegium is the only ensemble of its kind in Colorado Springs.
The crumhorn is a double reeded instrument with a cylindrical bore. Its name comes from the German krumhorn meaning "curved horn".
The viola da gamba is a fretted string instrument, similar to both the modern guitar and cello. The viola da gamba is bowed while held between the legs; its name literally means "leg viol".
The sacbut is a Renaissance trombone. It features a smaller bore and is less flated than the modern trombone. The sacbut's name translates to "push-pull".
The typical percussion section features the drum, the tambourine, and the finger cymbals.
The Crumhorn
Go to Grow Your Own Crumhorn Page
The Viola da Gamba
Go to Viola da Gamba Page
The Sacbut
Percussion
Learn more about early instruments
The Members of the Collegium
All for One and One for All...For the Most Part
