The board members of the Viola da Gamba Society - New England all feel that this fiscal year would be a good time to show our appreciation for the current recording/corresponding secretary, Martha Davison. It is high time that Martha be recognized for all that she has done, and continues to do, to support and promote viol playing in New England and beyond.
POWERS OFFERS VIOL CLASSES, LESSONS and MORE Powers Music School at 380 Concord Ave. in Belmont is a valuable resource for viol players, with a variety of classes offered next year. This fall, most classes have one opening, and all are taught by Jane Hershey.
The VdGS-NE Silbiger Committee is proud to announce that the 2018-2019 Silbiger Grant has been awarded to Emmanuel Church of Boston, for an April. 14, 2019 Palm Sunday 11:00am service. The Emmanuel Church’s professional choir is directed by Ryan Turner, and the viol player/organizer for the service is Laura Jeppesen. The music will be selections […]
On Tuesday, July 10, the VdGS-NE helped present This Cross Upon My Breast, the 2018 Silbiger Grant performance. Joshua Garvey, with a viol consort assembled by Hannah Davidson, performed works by Dowland and gave the New England premiere of John Harbison’s The Cross of Snow. A review of the performance follows.
The Viola da Gamba Society-New England is pleased to announce this year’s grant recipient for the Gian Lyman Silbiger Grant – Joshua Garvey, who has organized a special project in collaboration with three Boston Area organizations: The Home for Little Wanderers, The Triangle Program, Boston GLASS, and Tunefoolery
This year’s spring workshop took place at Brandeis University on Sunday, April 29. The theme of the workshop was “Music at the Württemberg Court and beyond” with directors, Anne Legêne and Karen Burciaga, members of Long and Away Consort of Viols. Local coordinators were Hannah Davidson and Alexandra Hawley. For a full description, see Workshop Flyer.
The application period is now open, with a deadline of June 15, 2018. Notice of the Selection Committee’s decisions will be given by July 15, 2018. Performances must occur between Sept. 1 2018 and Aug. 31, 2019. To access the online application, please click on “Grants” in the top menu bar. Email questions to silbiger@vdgsne.org
The 2017 winter workshop took place on Saturday, January 27 at Brandeis University, and was directed by Patricia Ann Neely. The title of the workshop: “William White and Shades of White – William White and his Contemporaries”.
Fall Workshop: October 28, 2017. “Make a Joyful Noise: Psalms, Hymns and (mostly) Spiritual Songs: Byrd, Billings and Beyond” – Roland Hutchinson, director
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