Try a Viol with Alison Kinder
1:30pm, Sun, 13 Sep 2026
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Type of event: EMFS Viols Start time: 1:30pm End time: 5:00pm Venue: Inverleith St Serf's church centre, 1A Clark Road, Edinburgh EH5 3BD See map below Ticket pricing/options: EMFS members £30
Non-members £35
Concession rate (at own discretion) £16Tickets: 
Click on "Buy tickets" above to be taken to our online booking form.. Contact chairperson@emfscotland.org.uk if you are unable to register and pay online.Description: TRY A VIOL
an introductory workshop with Alison Kinder
Come and Try a Viol - a popular instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods - in a small group of complete beginners. Alison Kinder is a leading UK viol player and an excellent and supportive tutor. Viols will be supplied.
When and where: Sunday 13th September 2026, 1.30pm to 5pm. Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre, 1A Clark Rd, Edinburgh EH5 3BD - an accessible venue, close to several bus stops and with free on-street parking.
About viols: A viol, or viola da gamba, is a bowed and fretted string instrument, played vertically. Viols usually have six or seven gut strings, a flat back, and tied frets. Treble, tenor and bass viols are often played in consort. You can find more info about viols on the Viola da Gamba Society website here.
About Alison Kinder: Alison is a founder member of Chelys consort of viols. She also performs with The Linarol Consort; Musica Secreta; Apollo's Revels; Dei Gratia; and Sounds Historical. Alison is a keen teacher and is co-director of Rondo Viol Academy, which runs weekend courses for players of all standards.
Who can take part? Anyone who is comfortable reading music in one or more of the treble, alto and bass clefs. You don't need previous instrumental experience to take part. Modern string players are very welcome!
What does it cost? £30 for EMFS members and £35 for non-members. A concession fee of £16 is available at personal discretion. The fee includes tuition, use of a viol, music and light refreshments.
Participant spaces are limited - advance registration is essential! Sign up at
https://www.cognitoforms.com/EarlyMusicForumOfScotland/TryAViolWithAlisonKinder
Registration deadline 28th August.
Queries? Contact chairperson@emfscotland.org.uk
This workshop is kindly supported by a donation from Crinan Alexander.
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