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

Read all about CONCLAVE 2009 here.

On-line registration for Conclave is now open.

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

New on the web site

June 19, 2009 - Oops - some clues from Puzzler #13 in the latest issue of "VdGSA News" were inadvertently omitted. See the complete puzzler here.

Mar 3, 2009 - Information on the Circuit Rider Program is now available. Circuit Rider

Mar 3, 2009 - Information and sample recordings from various professional viol groups. The Professionals

Resources for our members and the viol community include:

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

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

CONCLAVE 2009 – St. Xavier University Chicago, Illinois – July 26 - August 2 Read all about CONCLAVE 2009 here.

Resources for our members and the viol community include:

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

Read all about CONCLAVE 2009 here.