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The Pan-Pacific Gamba Gathering was
a worldwide assembly of enthusiasts
coming together to play the
viola da gamba
and to discuss its historical
Western European context, its
adoption by other cultures, and its
future. The event featured lectures, demonstrations,
panel discussions, and lots of concerts, which were
open to the public.
(The viol is related to the 'ukulele!
Here's a flier for PPGG
with a family tree in pictures.)
The meeting's six themes
celebrated the six strings of the viol:
- Opportunities to play at all levels;
- Sessions for teachers;
- Talks on the viol's history, and demonstrations of Eastern &
Western, ancient & traditional underhand bowed
string instruments;
- New music for old instruments,
particularly with a Pacific Rim influence;
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A Musical feast --
- Tours & family relaxation Hawaiian-style.
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The PPGG has been
a collaborative project of the Viola da Gamba Society of America,
the Viola da Gamba Society of Japan, the Viola da Gamba Society of Australia,
the Music Department of the University of Hawaii at Manoa,
and Early Music Hawaii, with assistance from individuals in New Zealand and
elsewhere. Additional support was provided by the
Hawai'i Council for the Humanities and Asahi Shimbun Foundation.
The Week at a Glance
Sunday, July 29: Residential check-in starts at 2:30 p.m.:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Hale Wainani, Bldg. F
2591 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Events for early arrivals included:
- Time for consort playing, relaxing, jet lag recovery, touring.
- Sunday afternoon (4:00 pm), July 29 -- Concert by the
Rose Consort of Viols (UK);
Perfect and Sweet Harmony -- A Short History of the Viol,
Atherton Performing Arts Studio, KHPR,
738 Kaheka St., Honolulu, HI 96814; (808) 955-8821.
$20 regular adm; $17.50 HPR members; $10 students.
- Monday evening, July 30 --
English Anthems and Consort Music for Voices and Viols
with the Rose Consort (UK) and friends (Hawaii);
Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI 96822;
$20 general adm; $15 seniors/students.
(808) 941-2566.
Tuesday, July 31: Gathering officially opens:
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Music Building Rm. 36
2411 Dole Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
- 1:30 p.m. exhibits open
- 4:00 p.m. welcome reception/dinner & concert
Wednesday, August 1 - Saturday, August 4: see daily schedule below.
Saturday, August 4:
- 2:30 p.m. Matinee concert
- 7:00 p.m. Banquet & Global Village meeting
Sunday, August 5:
- Brunch
- Check out at 11:00 a.m.
- Even more ad-hoc consorts (Music Dept. building is available
to us for the rest of the day)
Daily Schedule
(Except where noted, all events take place at the
University of Hawaii at Manoa Music Building in Orvis Auditorium,
Room 36, or nearby classrooms (2411 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI 96822.)
| The public is invited! |
Highlighted sessions |
may be especially of interest to non-players. |
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* Starred events: $10 session fee for non-registered attendees.
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| Adjunct concerts: |
Sunday, July 29 |
4:00 pm |
Rose Consort of Viols
Perfect and Sweet Harmony -- A Short History of the Viol
Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St., Honolulu
$20 regular adm; $17.50 HPR members; $10 students.
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Monday, July 30 |
7:30 pm |
Rose Consort of Viols with Bach Chamber Choir
English Anthems and Consort Music for Voices and Viols
First Lutheran Church of Honolulu, 1730 Punahou St., Honolulu.
$20 general adm; $15 seniors/students.
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Sunday, Aug. 5 |
7:00 pm |
Yukimi Kambe Viol Consort
Christ Church Episcopal Community Center,
Kealakekua (Big Island); Tickets $18.
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July 31
Tues. |
Aug. 1
Weds. |
Aug. 2
Thur. |
Aug. 3
Fri. |
Aug. 4
Sat. |
| 8:30 - 9:30 |
Talks |
XXX |
Earliest viols (1490s)
Bryan & Roses
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(1) Viols in Japan
(2) Pardessus de viole
Kambe/Shishido
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(1) Viols in Aus.
(2) Viols in NZ
Morris/Sussex
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"Ask your viol teacher" panel
(from 8:00 am)
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9:30 - 10:00
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Coffee
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XXX |
Break
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Break
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Break
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Break
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10:00 - 11:30
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Technical
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XXX |
| Coached consorts*, composers' meetings, makers' meetings, |
beginners' classes |
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11:30 - 12:30
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Lunch
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XXX |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch + Indonesian rabab |
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12:30 - 1:30
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After lunch event
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XXX |
CONCERT
Shaun Ng (Malaysia/Aus.)
"Fusion" solos
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Okinawan kucho and sanshin
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CONCERT
Baroque solos
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Panel on crossover
Hesperus (US)
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1:30 - 2:15
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Demos
(useful for players of all instruments)
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Exhibits open
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Tuning issues and methods
Reinagel
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Japanese kokyu
Kano
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Chinese er-hu & world/Eastern overview
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| Concurrent sessions: |
| (1) Family intro to early music |
| (2) Masterclass* -- Crum |
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2:30 - 4:00
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Teaching
(useful for players of all instruments)
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XXX |
On self-coaching for groups*
Mead
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On interpreting Ferrabosco II*
Bellingham
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On teaching improv*
Chancey
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Concerts
- Hesperus (US)
Renaissance improv
- Yukimi Kambe Viol Consort (Japan)
Vote for pieces old and new (to 4:30).
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4:00 - 5:00
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Other fun/free time
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WELCOME
Playing "in history" today
Ludwig
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Composers' laboratory
Kambe, YKVC, Womack
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Lyra viol and slack-key guitar*
(participatory session)
Chancey & Loo
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Videos on teaching children
Valencia / Robertson-Wade
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Public folk jam (from 4:30 -- any instrument!)
Chancey & Ludwig
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5:00 - 7:00
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Dinner
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Reception*
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Dinner |
Dinner |
Dinner |
BANQUET & Global Village meeting
(off-campus)
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7:00 - 9:00
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Concerts,
Orvis Auditorium
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Ho'ohui
(Hawaiian for "to introduce, join, or unite")
All ensembles
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- Convivio (Aus./NZ)
Hume, Jenkins, Simpson
- American Seat (US)
American editors and composers
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- Rose Consort of Viols (UK)
Byrd, Tallis, Tomkins, Tye; CD launch
- Les Voix Humaines (Can.)
Ste. Colombe & Marais
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- backgammon gambas (Aus.)
New music from Australia
- Catharina Meints (US)
Bach sonatas on 1680 Tielke viol
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