The next granting period of the Silbiger Grant for voices and viols is now open. Submit your application for performances in the 2022-2023 academic year by April 15.
Our February 2022 online workshop, takes place on February 20 from 3:00-4:30PM and is called “Intro to Renaissance Notation,” with John Mark Rozendaal as the instructor.
Our January 2022 online workshop, takes place on January 22 from 3:00-4:30PM and is called “Psalm to Table – Artisanal settings of vernacular psalms for the home market,” with Sarah Mead as the instructor.
The Gian Lyman Silbiger Grant for 2021 has been awarded to Boston-based soprano Elise Groves and viol consort Long & Away (Anne Legêne, viol player/organizer). Their concert “So Trinken Wir Alle” will take place twice next June in Boston and Shirley, MA, and will likely be filmed as well to share with those unable to […]
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!
On Sunday December 12, 2021 from 3:00-4:30, the VdGS-NE presents its next special topics workshop entitled: “French Music for Everyone!” The presenter will be Carol Lewis.
We suggest that our members consult the New England Early Music Calendar to find out about and list events in New England that involve the viol.
On Saturday November 13, 2021 from 1:00-4:30, the VdGS-NE presents its next special topics workshop. We will have two presentations: “Twilight Music: Abel’s Pembroke Sonatas” presented by Arnie Tanimoto and “Figured Bass on Viol” presented by James Perretta.
On Sunday October 17, 2021 from 3:00-4:30, the VdGS-NE presents its next special topics workshop entitled: “Playford Tunes as Tech Hacks.” The guest presenter will be Tina Chancey.
We are pleased to announce the continuation of our successful online workshops with three monthly sessions held over Zoom on Sunday October 17, Saturday November 13, and Sunday December 12.