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DA GAMBA SOCI ETY PACIFICA VOLIIME l8, NO. 7 MARCH 2oo5 A NEWS Summer Workshops Coming in April The time is now. Get out Call For Humor your calendar and turn to pages four and five for a Fchow a good viol joke? See it in sampling of this summer's print in the next issue of Gflmha workshops. Nezus. Send all viol-related humor to ]ulie Morrisett, editor, [email protected], or 412 John Dornenburg Arkansas St., San Francisco, CA Talks about his new CD Solo VI.oza dr Gamha, his love 94107. of jazz, and his future projects. Page six. These viols are made from very high-quality wood us- Lazar's Early Music ing techniques faithful to early string light constnic- Bill LAzar tion methods, which gives them a good timbre and a I started Lazar's Early Music in 1994 as a part-time beautiful appearance. Ribs, backs and necks are made business selling recorders. I gradu- of figured sycamore, and the tops and ally expanded over the years to the soundpost plate of spruce. The finger- point where I'm told I carry a larger boards are made in four parts, spruce variety of recorders than any other in the middle, thin plates of sycamore dealer in the US. on both sides and a thin ebony or birds- eye maple veneer on top, and tailpieces Last year, after going full-time, I of sycamore with ebony or birds-eye began selling viols and bows from maple veneer. The hook bar and tun- China, including Charlie Ogle' s ing pegs are made from ebony. Intricate and Wendy Gillespie's. I try to keep most in stock, so that they are avail- purfling adorns the tops and backs. All wood is fully kiln-dried for stability in able for you to try on approval. extreme climates. While these are not I offer Ogle viols and bows made exact copies of historical instruments in China by highly skilled instru- (for instance, the belly is not bent) , these ment makers under the direction are real instruments--an excellent value- of Charlie Ogle, using high qual- -beautifully built with a sweet, bright ity materials. The soundboards are sound. You may find cheaper viols, but hand-carved spruce, the backs and not with this degree of resonance and sides are figured maple. These are Do You Know This Man? craftsmanship. Wendy has played con- good instruments, at great prices. Photograph by Rchin Easterbrock certs worldwide on these instruments. They are well-designed, well-made, I now also stock music, and can order and properly set up by Charlie Ogle. Both students almost anything I don't have in stock. In addition, I and advanced players will find them suitable for all have tuners, peg dope and rosin. I sell high quality uses. used instruments as well -recorders and early winds, I also offer Wendy's Viols imported under the name viols, harpsichords, lutes, harps, etc. of Wendy Gillespie, hand-made in Beijing, China by You can reach me (Bill Lazar) at www.LazarsEarly- master Wang Zhi Ming, who leaned violin-making Music.com, [email protected], (866) 511- from his father, who studied classic German methods. 2981. For Sale Bass Viola da Gamba bow by Ralph Ashmead; $1,500 or best offer. Contact Elisabeth Reed, (510) 482-1684. GXBM"`thch NMENwchs Gamba Neai7s is published 10 trmes a year by the Visit Your Local Viol Builder! 7-string bass, Bertrand model, Pacifica chapter of the Viola da Gamba Society. rich sound. 6-string bass, ]aye model, bright and delightful to It vacations in July and August. play. Treble, Hoskins model. Tenors and other bass models also available. Soft and hard cases custom-fitted to your instrument. pAaFlcA alAp'IER BOARD Repairs. Come by to try an instrument, take a shop tour and President Euen Farwell learn about building viols, or for idle chit-chat. Alexandra Saur, [email protected] (510) 558-6927; (510) 559-9563, in Albany. Vice President Lyle York [email protected] Bow Rehair Alexandra Saur is now offering rehairing for both modem and early bows, Top quality hair and quick tumaround! Secretary Marilyn Becker 510-559-9563, [email protected]. becker3049eyahoo.com Treasurer Peliri (Ij) Savage Treble Viol by Higgins; neck replacement by him; viol in excel- lent condition. Early ratchet bow by Nell Hendricks and hard [email protected] case "arranged" by Herb Myers. $1,500 for viol, bow, and case. BOARD r\4EMBERs AT LARGE Contact Kris Montague, (650) 969-1668. Rental coordinator )ohm Mark Bass viol, 6 string, German-made in the 1970s. With bow mark [email protected] and hard case. $3500. Contact Helen Tyrrell, (925) 253-1782; VdGSA chapter Re|]resentative Lee MCRae [email protected]. [email protected] Lazar's Early Music Coaching Liaison / Associate Mary Elliott Moeck (recorders and early winds), Kueng, Mollenhauer, Yama- Newsletter Editor [email protected] ha, Aesthe, Dolmetsch Millerrfum Recorders, and others in the near future. Competitive prices, instruments sent on approval, Webmaster Helen Tyrrell personalized service and advice. Bill Lazar, (408) 737-8228. [email protected] Bass viol, Peter Tourin, Jericho, VT. English division bass after Newsletter Editor Julie Morrisett Henry Jaye; no. 49, 1983. With decorated fingerboard and tail- [email protected] piece, carved rose. 67.3 cm free string length. Very nice condition with a few chips to the finish on the edges. It sold in 1983 for Peter Ballinger [email protected] $3225 for the decorative work. The viol would sell now for about John Dornenburg [email protected] $9-10,000, according to Peter Tourin. Comes with a rice custom- Robin Easterbrook [email protected] fitted hard case and bow. Asking $7000. Ricardo Hofer [email protected] Bass viol, Wolfgang Uebel, Celle, Germany, 1977. With carved rose on sound board; 64 cm free string length. Very nice condi- Julie Jeffrey jjeffrey©1ibrary. tion. Asking $6000 with unpadded soft case. Bows available berkeley.edu separately. Elisabeth Reed [email protected] Treble viol, Neil Hendricks, Reno, CA, 1973. With gear tuning Alexandra Saur [email protected] machines. Suitable for a beginner. Asking $450, with Hendricks colin.shipman@gmail. `ratchet' bow, no case. Colin Shipman Con Bows (4): Chris English, octagonal/round stick, 60 cm free hair length, 74 gins., asking $1000; Harry GrabensteiivTourin bow Contributrions Welcome (1983), ebony frog/nut, 60 cm free hair length, 68 gins., new hair,Send concert listings and reviews, opinions, asking $1000; Williani Monical, octagonal stick, ebony frog/nut, workshop experiences, CD reviews, draw- 60.5 cm free hair length, 59 gins., new hair, asking $800; H.R. ings, or photos to Julie Morrlsett, Editor, 412 Pfretzschner, 61 cm free hair length, 59 gins., new hair, asking Arkansas Street, Sam Francisco, CA 94107, or $700. [email protected]; (415) 648-1138. EEL continued on page three Classified Ads Short classified advertisements in Gamba News are free to VdGS-Pacifica members. For nan- Viol Talk members, ads are $5 per issue. Please mail your Condolences check made out to VdGS-Pacifica to )ulie Mor- risett, Editor, 412 Arkansas Street, San Francisco,All good wishes to Robin Easterbrook, whose father died in CA 94107. February. www.pacificaviols.org Our VdGS-Pacifica chapter website is main- Shira Kammen to coach March 12 Play Day tained and regularly updated by Helen Tyrrell. Multi-instnimentalist and international It contains the Viol Player's Calendar, along with a list of local teachers, sources for music, performer Shira Kammen will coach Pacifica's next play day on March 12. supplies, inexpensive viols, repairs, and travel tips. The VdGSA (national) website is www She performs with several new groups: vdgsa.org. a medieval ensemble, Fortune's Wheel; a Rent a Viol new music group, Ephemeros; an eclectic Pacifica has trebles, tenors and basses to rent. ethnic band, Panacea; and Trouz Bras, a Donations of viols al`d bows to our rental pro- band devoted to the dance music of Celtic gram are extremely welcome-we'll accept them Brittany. She is the founder of Class V in any condition. Rental fees range from $15 Music, an ensemble dedicated to perfor- to $30 per month. In charge of rentals is John mance on river rafting trips. Shira Kiimnen Mark, 10 Holylood Manor, Oakland, CA 94611; (510) 531-1471 ; [email protected]. All Are lnvited! Donating to VdGS-Pacifica The Pacifica Chapter is an afffliate of the Sam The next board meeting will be held Monday, April 11, 7:30 pin, Francisco Early Music Society (SFEMS), and at the home of Ellen Farwell, 1807 Butte St., Richmond (~ one along with other privileges this affiliation con- mile from EI Cerrito Plaza BART.) fers, we can receive tax-deductible donatious. These include not only cash but viols, bows, Affiliation Question musical scores, method books, tuners, stands and other viol paraphernalia. Especially since Lee MCRae, our VdGSA chapter representative, is interested in we now have a Youth Project working to teach knowing who belongs to the national society (Viola da Gamba young people the viol, please remember the Society of America) as well as Pacifica. Please send her an emall chapter when you are cleaning out your music and let her know: [email protected]. room. Cash donations can be used for new rental in- New Way to Stay in Touch stniments and bows, new music for the chapter Oliver Iberian, former Pacifica newsletter editor, has recently playing library, the Pacifica Youth Project, or our scholarship fund. created a listserve `'for people who play the viol as amateurs, anyone interested in the viol and its repertoire, or anyone inter- To ensure that your donation will be tax-deduct- ested in playing with viol players." Violorgahization is a closed ible, please make out the check to SFEMS with list, and moderated, so no span or web crawlers will find your a note on the lower left corner: '`for VdGS-Paci- email address.