The Viola da Gamba Dojo of New York

John Mark Rozendaal, Director

2011 - 2012

Music of William Byrd will be a focus for the Dojo in this season.

Weekly Meetings

The New York Viola da Gamba Dojo meets weekly on Saturdays, 10:30am - 12:15 pm at the home of Martha Bixler on Manhattan's upper west side.

A fee of $20 per session is charged.

Class Description

Each week we begin the class with some technique exercises - some stretches, tonalizations, rhythms, trills, scales, whatever seems valuable for the moment. We then rehearse basic repertoire - beautiful, simple songs and dance tunes. This simple (not easy!) material gives us a chance to really refine our sound and hone our skills of playing expressively and with good ensemble. We end the class with exploring more ambitious repertoire. Sometimes we hear performances of "works in progress," solos or ensemble pieces that class members are studying in lessons or preparing for performance.The class works best when attendees can come very regularly, but visitors are welcome.

If you are interested in participating, please send me an e-mail at jmrozendaal@yahoo.com, or call me at (914) 806-7407.

Calendar, 2011 - 2012

Subject to change.

Concert dates t.b.a.

The Dojo will meet on:

Saturday, April 7

Saturday, April 14

Saturday, April 21

Saturday, April 28

(On Saturday, May 5 the Dojo will not meet.)

Saturday, May 12

Saturday, May 19

Saturday, 3:00 May 19 Viola da Gamba Mash-Up Concert

Church of Our Saviour's Atonement

Saturday, May 26

Saturday, June 2

Saturday, June 9

Saturday, June 16

Saturday, June 23

Saturday, June 30