December 2021 Workshop registration
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.
Need some music to play on your viol when you can’t get together with your friends to play consorts? Try French music! The great 17th-century French masters of the viola da gamba wrote an abundance of beautiful, unaccompanied viol music that is there for the taking – you just have to find it and try it out.
There’s a very special language in this music. We’ll look at pieces by Hotman, Dubuisson, Ste. Colombe, and even a little bit of Marin Marais. We’ll play a prelude, a ballet, a minuet, a gigue, and other types of small dances to give us a taste of what’s out there. We will talk about the special characteristics of this music, including some of the typical rhythms, as well as ornaments that are commonly found. And the melodies… French music has so many lovely tunes! Bring along whatever viol you’d like to play: there will be parts available in treble, alto, and bass clefs for all sizes of viol.
Pitch A=415. Especially for intermediate-advanced players; auditors of all levels welcome.
For more information please consult the Workshop Flyer.
The fee for the workshop is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. If you indicate on the signup form that you would like to join the society, your first year’s membership will be free! If this poses a challenge for you, contact our treasurer. The registration deadline is December 8.
Zoom links and musical examples will be emailed to participants upon successful registration.