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.
The VdGS-NE continues its new season of special topics workshops. We welcome guest presenter James Williamson to lead a workshop called ” Transforming the Lachrymae” This workshop will take place on Saturday January 21, at 3:00PM EDT.
The VdGS-NE continues its new season of special topics workshops. We welcome guest presenter Tina Chancey to lead a workshop called ” Making Bassano’s Ornamentation on “Frais et Gaillard” Work for You” This workshop will take place on Saturday December 10, at 10:00AM EDT (note the different start time from last Spring).
The VdGS-NE is kicking off its new season of special topics workshops. We welcome guest presenter Philip Serna to lead a workshop called “Size Matt’reth Not: Consorts of Orlando Gibbons” This workshop will take place on Sunday October 23, at 4:00PM EDT (note the different start time from last Spring).
After a two-year hiatus we are carefully easing into in-person workshops again! Join us for an informal afternoon of gently coached consort playing and enjoy the long lost opportunity (for many) to play live music with others. This smaller sized and shorter than usual workshop is designed as a “Play-in”. Participants will play for two one hour sessions in […]