Cascadia Viols – The Viola da Gamba in Oregon

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		The mission of Cascadia Viols is to encourage the appreciation, study, and performance of the Viola da Gamba and related music in Oregon and SW Washington.
		We sponsor workshops, concerts, play days, and other events promoting all sizes of viols. Everyone is invited to join: beginners, accomplished amateurs, professionals, teachers, composers and people who enjoy listening to the large repertoire of the viol.
To the understanding Reader I Doe not studie Eloquence of professe Musicke, although I doe love Sence, and affect Harmony: My Profession being, as my Education hath beene, Armes, the onely effeminate part of me, hath beene Musicke; which in mee hath been always Generous, because never Mercenarie. — Tobias Hume, The First Part of Ayres, French, Pollish, and others together, some in Tabliture, and some in Pricke-Song (1605)

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST WORKSHOP OF THE SEASON

With Josh Lee

Saturday, Oct 7, 2023
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Preregistration is required no later than Saturday, Sept 30
St Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
1704 NE Broadway
Portland, OR

Strong, Weak, and the art of the bow gesture

Often one of the first things we learn as viol players is the idea of the strong and weak bow stroke, something most of us lose sight of as we advance in our playing. During our session Josh will revisit this fundamental principle of the viol and expand upon it, discussing the use of "bow gestures" and how this approach can elevate your bow technique, leading to better musical organization and expression. The session will begin with some simple musical exercises before applying these skills in consort - no practice required!

Registration $50 for members

Registration $65 for non-members

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