VIOLA DA GAMBA SOCIETY OF NEW ENGLAND: Update on the Powers Viol Collection

Update on the Powers Viol Collection

In the past year, Powers Music School received a generous gift from the estate of Ellen Powers earmarked for the Viol Maintenance Fund. This bequest has allowed for the purchase of two much-needed hard cases, and also an infusion of lower strings to fill out the string supply. The Powers Viol Collection, begun during Ellen's directorship in the 1970's and 80's, serves not only Powers students, but the wider viol playing community of New England. Powers continues to maintain rental fees as low as possible to increase access for new players, and waives the rental fees entirely for children who study viol at the school.
Powers welcomes further donation of viols, and also of hard cases in good condition. Donations to the VIol Maintenance Fund are also needed to continue this remarkable collection, which has benefited so many players who have few other options for finding viols on which to learn to play.

Rental rates are as follows:
Short-term: $90 for up to 3 months at any time of year
Regular rates: Per Semester(Sept.-Jan., Jan.-May): $175.00; Per Year: $325.00;

For more information, contact Registrar Evan Louden at 617-484-4696, or registrar@powersmusic.org
Powers is located in Belmont, with offices at 396 Concord Ave.
For information about instruments or viol classes and lessons, feel free to contact Jane Hershey, Powers' viol teacher, at janelhershey@gmail.com

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