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.

2009 Conclave – Change of Venue

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 2009 Conclave will not be taking place at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, as originally planned. We do have a likely spot in the Chicago area, and the dates remain unchanged: July 26 – August 2. Details will follow as soon as they are confirmed. We regret that the newsletter went to press before this information emerged.

See lots of photos* from the 2007 Conclave (and earlier ones) here.

New on the web site
Sept 18, 2008 - The tables of contents for the latest four issues of the Journal of the Viola da Gamba Society of America have been added to the Journal page.

Sept 5, 2008 - The September 2008 Newsletter has been added to the members' area, and the events listings have been updated.

August 27, 2008 - The welcome message from our new President has been added.

Competition announcement
The Viola da Gamba Society of America announces the 2009 Leo M. Traynor Competition. Prizes will be awarded for the best new compositions for viola da gamba. Composers may submit scores from four to five minutes long written for a consort of from three to six viols. For more information, go to the Traynor Competition page.

Resources for our members and the viol community include:

Services	Programs	Information
Instructional videos Microfilm catalogue 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 photo gallery by Peter Payzant.