This fall we will be offering a a virtual workshop on Sunday, November 1. In the spirit of finding resources to work within the confines of our current coronavirus world, we are offering two class sessions over Zoom, with a virtual lunch-hour between them where we can all chat together as we have our own […]
During the pandemic many performers have been exploring the world of digital content in order to keep performing. This page features both full length performances and YouTube videos. Concert by Lyricle James Peretta, viol and Ashley Mulcahey voice perform their own arrangements of Italian Madrigals. Concert by Seven Times Salt Our friends at Seven Times […]
Once again it is time to renew your membership in the VdGS-NE. The year ahead will bring unknown challenges along with some we are all too familiar with, and we will need your support to be sure the sound of the gamba continues in our area. All memberships begin September 1, so please take this opportunity […]
One of the gravest consequences of COVID-19 on our lives as viol players is that it is much harder for us to gather and play consorts together or even have in person lessons with our teachers. To help fill that gap, a number of professional players here and abroad have been making web resources to […]
Due to the upheavals from COVID-19 and the uncertainty around next season, the Silbiger Grant committee is extending the deadline for applications for the 2020-2021 season to September 1, 2020 with notification by October 1. Performances may be held any time through the end of 2021.
The 2020 Silbiger Grant concert has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Schola Cantorum will make every effort to reschedule some time in early summer.
The VdGS-NE spring workshop led by Parthenia has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
The VdGS-NE Winter 2020 workshop English Composers on the Continent took place at Brandeis University on January 25,2020.
The VdGS-NE Fall 2019 workshop Mostly Maximilian took place at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley MA on Sunday, October 20, 2019. The registration deadline is September 28, 2019.
Powers Music School, founded by VdGS-NE founder Ellen Powers, remains a center for Boston area viol activities, offering both private lessons and coached consorts with Jane Hershey. Several classes meet weekly during the year at various levels including consorts for experienced players, and and an ensemble skills class for those who want development in the […]
The VdGS-NE Spring 2019 workshop: Comme femme discomfortée: a fifteenth century song goes viral, took place at Trinity Church in Concord on April 27, 2019 and Wendy Gillespie is the Music Director.