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Our viol links in Australia
The Early Music Association of New South Wales: Founded in 1977, the Society provides a focus in NSW for the study and performance of Western music written prior to the 19th century and members are professional and amateur musicians, instrument makers, teachers, students and concert-goers.

The Early Music Society of Queensland: Early Music Queensland brings together people with an interest in the music, instruments and dance of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods

The Marais Project: A valuable site for information about this composer and Jenny Eriksson's project to publically perform all his music. Most concerts are in Sydney

Shaun Ng: An internationally famous performer now living in Perth

Laura Vaughan: A leading performer and teacher of the viol based in Melbourne

Ian Watchorn: Melbourne-based expert on the history of viola da gamba making and associated bows. Maker of fine viols and bows. Supplier of gut strings for viols

Arthur Robinson: Perth-based maker of viols & other bowed strings

Saraband Music: Music publisher in Queensland with special interest in music for the viol

The Early Music Society of Victoria: Australia's foremost early music society with many viola da gamba players as members. Organised the 2004 Easter Viol School

The Recorder Homepage: Nick Lander from Perth runs this enormous site with excellent links for all things to do with the recorder. Many of the music links are valuable for viola da gamba players

Orpheus Music: Publishers and retailers of music for viols and recorders

Australian Strings Association - WA: The Australian Strings Association WA (AUSTA) is the Western Australian chapter of the national association for string players

Trio Grosso: Trio Grosso is an early music ensemble based in Perth, Western Australia