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Members of the Society receive this quarterly newsletter.
'The Viol' contains general information, ad
hoc articles on viol-related topics (including reviews of meetings),
information on Society personnel, membership changes, Society publications,
meetings, courses, viol news, instruments for hire and sale, new
music publications, music & CD reviews, young players pages
and correspondence.
Recent Issues
Below you can find a summary of the articles found in each issue:

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No.16, Autumn 2009.
(Editor: Mary Iden, Front Cover: Ted Copper) |
- Ask Your Viol Teacher - Frets: Reprinted from the VdGSA News March 1999
- David Freeman - An Obituary
- Michael Groser - An Obituary
- Carbon Fibre Bows for Viols: Tim Soar
- Course Report - NORVIS 2009 1 - 8 August, Durham: Edna Coop
- The Viola da Gamba: E J Payne MA
- Copyright and Copying: An Alternative View Theo Wyatt
- Recent Research on the Viol: Ian Woodfield

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No.15, Summer 2009.
(Editor: Mary Iden, Front Cover: Ted Copper) |
- A Message from from Your Administrator: Susanne Heinrich.
- Report of VdGS Meeting at University of Huddersfield June 2009: Andrew Fowler.
- Postcode Distribution of VdGS Members as at June 2009: Stephen Pegler.
- A 'Soundposted' Renaissance Viol: Ander Arroitajauregi Aranburu .
- Narcissus Marsh's Viol Manuscripts and Musical Investigations: Andrew Robinson.
- Michael Plant, Viol Maker: Shirley Plant.
- From the Archives - 6th Exhibition of Early Musical Instruments London November 1983 An Exhibitor's View: Michael Plant .
- The Viola da Gamba in Argentina: Horacio Bollini.

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No.14, Spring 2009.
(Editor: Mary Iden, Front Cover: Ted Copper) |
- A Message from the Winner of the Kessler Viol Raffle: Esha Neogy.
- The Violone and Violone Grosso of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos: Peter McCarthy.
- The Pardessus de Viole and Quinton - A History: Dr Michael Mullen.
- The Royal College of Music Festival of Viols - A Report: Nick Pollock.
- A Note on Dating Two Anthems by Byrd: Richard Turbet.
- Trio Sonata Playing Day at Benslow - A Report: Sarah Turnock.
- Some Viol-Related Manuscripts and Printed Music in the RCM Collection: Dr Michael Mullen.
- Paddy Turner 1931 - 2008: An Obituary: Jenny Tribe.

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No.13, Winter 2008/9.
(Editor: Mary Iden, Front Cover: Ted Copper) |
- The Solo Bass Viol Suite in France 1650-1700: Charles Medlam.
- VdGS Meeting Report November 2008: Restoring the Kessler Collection of Viols
- Course Reports: Norvis, Alston Hall, NWEMF at Ambleside
- Viols in China - A Pioneering Visit? Alison Crum.
- Julian Boby - An Obituary: Mary Iden.
- The Restoration of a Swedish Viol: John Topham.
- 'After West Dean' Diary: Toby Rzepka.
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