Upcoming Concerts, Workshops, and Playing Events
Saturday, 31 May 2025
All-day Chapter Spring Workshop
North Chevy Chase Christian Church
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Brady Lanier, guest instructor
Brady Lanier, a captivating virtuoso on the viola da gamba, brings historical authenticity to life. A native of Houston, Texas, Brady currently performs as a core member of The Governor’s Music, Colonial Williamsburg’s resident Baroque chamber ensemble; and with the Wren Masters, a Baroque trio comprised of William & Mary faculty members. His musical journey has taken him nationwide, collaborating with esteemed ensembles like the Houston Bach Society, Istanpitta Medieval Ensemble, the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, and Musikanten
Montana. Brady is a co-founder of Quaver Viol Consort, whose innovative approach to viol consort repertoire has garnered acclaim nationwide. An avid educator, Brady teaches viol at William & Mary University, and is a frequent faculty member at summer workshops such as the Viola da Gamba Society of America’s annual Conclave.
Viola da Gamba Society of America 63nd annual Conclave
13-20 July, 2025
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Registration is open for the Viola da Gamba Society of America's 63nd annual Conclave. Please visit https://hume.vdgsa.org/conclave/5/register/ to learn more and to register. The deadline for registration is May 1, and late registration with a fee ends on 15 May.
If you are considering attending Conclave and are in financial need, please consider applying for the Conclave Voucher. The VdGSA provides one $300 voucher to every local chapter to help send a member to Conclave. The voucher may also be split between two recipients. If you are in financial need and would like to apply, please send a short paragraph explaining your need and musical goals to violsgwb@gmail.com by May 1. You must be a member of both the VdGSA and our local chapter (current on dues) to apply.
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VdGS-GWB Dues: Annual dues ($25 general, $40 household, $15 students/limited means) are due September 30 of every year, so if you haven’t paid/renewed yet, please do so in order to take part in our chapter activities. If paying by check, make checks payable to VdGS-GWB and mail to: Jessica Eig, Treasurer VdGS-GWB, 7408 Ridgewood Ave, Chevy Chase MD 20815.
We also accept payments electronically through Zelle, which is offered by most banks through their mobile apps or desktop online banking. Simply send your dues amount to our email address, violsgwb@gmail.com. You will be asked to enter a First and Last Name, so enter Viola da Gamba and GWB in either field. There is no fee to use Zelle.
