Viola da Gamba Society - New England: Silbiger Grant

Viola da Gamba Society New England

Silbiger Grant Award Service

SILBIGER GRANT AWARD

The Silbiger Grant is entering its second decade of supporting collaborations between church musicians and viol players to explore sacred music for viols and voices, and to introduce the viol and its music to new audiences around New England. The grant is funded entirely by VdGS-NE members and friends who wish to remember Gian Silbiger and her important contribution to Boston's musical life in the 60's and 70's. While most of the financial support comes from general donations to the VdGS-NE, occasional special contributions are made specifically for the grant.

Many thanks to Brandeis University, and Sarah Mead, who indirectly facilitate the Silbiger Grant by their donation of space for our workshops. Their generosity leaves more funds available for other VdGS-NE activities, such as the Silbiger Grant.

The Silbiger Grant has been an important resource for musicians, churches and synagogues around New England. Grants have gone to many churches in the metropolitan Boston area, and as far away as NH and Hartford CT.

The Silbiger Grant Committee appreciates input and support from our membership. We are always looking for new names of church musicians, who might be interested in working with viol players, to add to our mailing list. Contributions, which allow us to continue to offer the grant, are especially welcome. Please contact the committee by mail at VdGS-NE, P.O. Box 192, Belmont MA 02478 (or Jane Hershey at hershey@blakeville.mv.com or at 603-899-5036).

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