The Viola da Gamba Society Journal Volume One (2007) The Viola da Gamba Society of Great Britain 2006-7 PRESIDENT Alison Crum CHAIRMAN Michael Fleming COMMITTEE Elected Members: Michael Fleming, Robin Adams, Alison Kinder Ex Officio Members: Caroline Wood, Stephen Pegler, Mary Iden Co-opted Members: Alison Crum, Nigel Stanton. Jacqui Robertson-Wade ADMINISTRATOR Caroline Wood 56 Hunters Way, Dringhouses, York YO24 1JJ tel/fax: 01904 706959
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[email protected] Full details of the Society’s officers and activities, and information about membership, can be obtained from the Administrator. Contributions for The Viola da Gamba Society Journal, which may be about any topic related to early bowed string instruments and their music, are always welcome, though potential authors are asked to contact the editor at an early stage in the preparation of their articles. Finished material should preferably be submitted on IBM format 3.5 inch floppy disc (or by e-mail) as well as in hard copy. A style guide will be prepared. In the meantime current examples should suffice, together with instructions from the general editor. ii CONTENTS Editorial iv Manuscripts of Consort Music in London, c.1600-1625: some Observations—ANDREW ASHBEE 1 Continuity and Change in English Bass Viol Music: the Case of Fitzwilliam Mu.