Welcome to Western Early Keyboard Association

Western Early Keyboard Association, WEKA, was founded in 1998 to promote mutual interests, foster communication, and share resources and expertise among harpsichord, clavichord, fortepiano, and organ enthusiasts, both professional and amateur, in the western United States. Subscribe to our newsletter below.

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Visit us on YouTube to find a growing library of recorded live events with renowned performers and teachers. A fabulous resource for enthusiasts, teachers, and students!

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WEKA 2025-2026 Events

Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 9:30am-4:30pm & 7:00pm-8:30pm
Historical Keyboards: Musick Making From the Past Into the Future – HKSNA Regional Meeting
A one-day conference celebrating all aspects of music making with historical keyboards throughout the centuries.
Open to the public. Keyboard teachers and students welcome!
Reed College Performing Arts Building, Room 320 and Eliot Hall Chapel
AND – YouTube Premiere, November 15, 2025 – 2pm
More info | Read a review of the conference | Presentation videos

Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 7:00pm-8:30pm
From the Court at Versailles to the Parisian Salons with Byron Schenkman, HarpsichordA special evening recital with our guest artist to close the Historical Keyboard conference.
Reed College Eliot Hall Chapel, Portland
AND – YouTube Premiere, October 18, 2025 – 2pm
More info and Recital Review | Recital video

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Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 2pm
Echoes of Frescobaldi with Wesley Leffingwell, Harpsichord
St. John’s Episcopal Church at Oregon Episcopal School, Portland
AND – YouTube Premiere, March 14, 2026 – 2pm
More info

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Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 4pm – note later time
Tragicomedy with Haydn and Mozart – David Belkovski, Fortepiano
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, Portland
AND – YouTube Premiere, May 9, 2026 – 2pm
More info

The WEKA Newsletter – Latest Issue

WEKA publishes a free monthly newsletter featuring:
      More about WEKA events
      A useful Calendar of Early Keyboard Events, Conferences and Workshops
      Reviews of books and CDs
      Interviews with early keyboardists

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