Welcome, Fall! Come join the VdGS-NE for an informal afternoon of gently coached consort playing and socializing. This smaller sized and shorter than usual workshop is designed as a “Play-in”. Participants will be able to play in two sessions in two different groups. There will be opportunities for all levels; choose from Easy, Medium, or […]
On Saturday October 28, Ensemble Halcyon will present a one day Early Music workshop and concert at the Upper Valley Music Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The presenters will be Jane Hershey, Chris Rua, and Sarah Cantor. Classes of interest to viol players will include advanced renaissance mixed consort, beginning viol, viol consort, large ensemble […]
The New Haven-based Elm City Consort will collaborate with the vocal ensemble, The New Consort, in a program of sacred and devotional music by William Byrd called To Ornament Things Divine, celebrating the composer in the 400th year since his death. This project is the recipient of the 2023-2024 Silbiger Grant from the VdGS-NE. The […]
Calling all viol players! Do you want to perform at BEMF? The Gamba Gamut, a VdGSA-sponsored showcase of short performances by soloists and ensembles, will take place at Gordon Chapel at Old South Church on Friday, June 9 from 9:30am-1:30pm. This is a great opportunity to perform during BEMF. Please submit your Gamut proposal by […]
The VdGS-NE continues its new season of special topics workshops. We welcome Carol Lewis to lead a workshop called “Viols and Shakespeare— Why Not?” This workshop will take place on Sunday May 21, at 2:00PM EDT.
The VdGS-NE warmly invites you to a musical open house at the Slosberg music center at Brandeis Univserity to celebrate the lives of Janet Haas, Joan Boorstein, Martha Davidson, and Hannah Davidson. All were devoted members of the chapter as well as officers of the Board, and were a positive influence on countless colleagues, students, […]
VdGS-NE Saturday Zoom Early Music Practice Sessions continue! Feeling all alone when you practice? Want to practice but just can’t get started? Would having some company help? FREE, no-risk, no-commitment! All players invited! All instrument types welcome!
The sale of Martha and Hannah Davidson’s music collection is so far a huge success. Hundreds of titles have been sold and we have raised almost $10,000 to further the mission of our society! We are now entering the final phase of the project as we hope to have as much as possible sold by […]
The next granting period of the Silbiger Grant for voices and viols is now open. Submit your application for performances in the 2023-2024 academic year by April 15. Consult the full page about this program for full information and to submit your application!
Students and recent graduates are invited to a musical gathering at Harvard University for Boston area viol players on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 PM, led by David H. Miller. The event is sponsored by the Viola da Gamba Society — New England with no charge to participants. Please register ahead of time so we can plan appropriately.