Viola da Gamba Society of America

The Viola da Gamba Society of America is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the support of activities relating to the viola da gamba in the United States and abroad.

It is a society of players, builders, publishers, distributors, restorers and others sharing a serious interest in music for viols and other early bowed string instruments.

We hold an annual, week-long Conclave in mid-summer at educational institutions around the country with a faculty of internationally recognized performers and scholars.

CONCLAVE 2009 – St. Xavier University
Chicago, Illinois – July 26 - August 2

St. Xavier is a Catholic, co-ed, liberal arts university for 5000 students. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, St. Xavier is located approximately 15 minutes south of Midway Airport. Housing options will include suite style ( 2 doubles (some may be singles), 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchenette) and traditional (doubles and singles, hall baths, sink in each room). All buildings are air-conditioned and ADA accessible. For details, visit the campus web site: www.sxu.edu

See lots of photos from the 2008 Conclave (and earlier ones) here.

New on the web site
Jan 2, 2009 - Win a bass viol! Check out the lottery announcement here. The winning ticket will be drawn January 25.

Dec 9, 2008 - Judith Davidoff's catalog of 20th and 21st-century works for the viol is now on-line, here.

Oct 15, 2008 - Pictures from the 2008 Conclave are now on the web site, here.

Oct 9, 2008 - Information on the "Young Players' Weekend" is now available here.

Resources for our members and the viol community include:

Services	Programs	Information
New Music Catalog Instructional videos Microfilm catalog Classified ads Lost and found	Viol rental Workshop grants Grants in Aid Annual Conclave VdGSA Chapters	About the viol Workshop self-rating guide Viol care for dummies How to tie frets

Join the VdGSA and experience the music, scholarship, and camaraderie!

CONCLAVE 2009 – St. Xavier University Chicago, Illinois – July 26 - August 2

Resources for our members and the viol community include:

CONCLAVE 2009 – St. Xavier University
Chicago, Illinois – July 26 - August 2