The Viola da Gamba Dojo of New York

John Mark Rozendaal, Director

Weekly Meetings

The New York Viola da Gamba Dojo meets twice weekly:

• Saturdays, 10:30am - 12:15 pm., Inwood (northern Manhattan)
• Wednesdays, 7:10 pm to 8:55, Studios 353, 353 48th Street

A fee of $20 per session is charged.

Concerts

The Viola da Gamba Dojo has two concerts planned for the 2007 - 2008 season.

• Friday, November 2, 2007, 8:00 pm. Music of Orlando Gibbons and J.S. Bach
• Saturday, May 3, 8:00 pm. Music of Spain and England

Both concerts will be held at Saint Peter's-in-Chelsea,

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

Upcoming Dojo Meetings

Saturday, January 19, 10:30 am in Inwood

Saturday, Janaury 26, 10:30 am in Inwood

Saturday, February 2, 10:30 am in Inwood

Saturday, February 9, 10:30 am in Inwood

Saturday, February 16, 10:30 am in Inwood

Saturday, February 23, 10:30 am in Inwood

Saturday, March 15, 10:30 am in Inwood

Saturday, March 22, 10:30 am in Inwood

Saturday, March 29, 10:30 am in Inwood

NOTE VARIATIONS IN SCHEDULE:

Saturday, March 8 , NO CLASS

Saturday, Saturday May 3, 6:00 call; 8:00 Concert at Saint-Peter’s-in-Chelsea.