- Home Alison Crum is a player and teacher of the viol, known worldwide for her excellent skills and vast experience. She is President of the Viola da Gamba society of Great Britain, a visiting teacher at several academic institutions, and author of two highly acclaimed textbooks on playing the viol. Alison travels widely to give concerts and recitals, and to teach on summer schools and workshops.
- Concerts Alison Crum has performed with many of Britain’s finest early music groups in repertoire ranging from the 15th to 21st centuries. She has been cited as one of the world’s best players of the viol. Alison has one of the largest collections of copies of viols in the world, and can offer a wide variety of programmes.
- A Spagna in the Works Alison Crum and Roy Marks play a programme of renaissance miniature masterpieces. The music includes 16th century dances, divisions, and instrumental settings, played on a variety of viols based on 16th century models, lute and guitar.
- Concert Dates Alison has given hundreds of concerts and recitals in many parts of the world. She performs both as a soloist and with groups such as the Rose Consort of Viols. Her duo partner is her husband Roy Marks, and together they can draw on their large collection of instruments to offer a wide variety of programmes.
- Teaching Alison Crum has taught over a thousand viol players from all over the world. She has 40 years of experience in teaching all levels from beginners to professionals, and has been called the doyenne of British viol teachers. Alison has a busy schedule of teaching in the UK, and makes regular visits to Europe and the USA.
- Courses & Workshops Alison Crum is in great demand as a teacher for courses and workshops in the UK, Europe and the USA. She directs the International Viol Summer School which draws students from all over the world. Links are provided for each course to get more information.
- Publications Alison Crum is the author of two highly acclaimed textbooks on playing the viol. She has also published a series of graded music books covering all levels from beginners to the most advanced players, and available for treble, tenor and bass viols.
- The Viol Rules Alison Crum published her second book, The Viol Rules, in 2009. With her many years of teaching experience Alison is able to give clear instructions on all the basic essentials, as well as very detailed advice on various topics relating to bowing and fingering.
- Règles pour la Viole Règles du pour la Viole" - Le célèbre livre d'Alison Crum est maintenant disponible en langue française. Tout ce qu'il faut savoir pour bien jouer la viole de gambe, la conduite de l'archet, le choix des doigtés etc avec, en plus, de très nombreux exemples du répertoire anglais pour ensemble de violes. Un livre indispensable pour élève et professeur
- Discography Alison Crum has made over one hundred recordings with many of Britain’s finest early music groups, including the Consort of Musicke, Musica Antiqua of London and the Rose Consort of Viols. She also appears as a soloist on discs of J.S.Bach, Marais, and Virtuoso Italian divisions.
- Instruments Alison Crum has become a well known ‘clearing house’ for putting people who have viols or bows to sell in touch with those who want to buy one. Instruments for sale include new viols, second-hand viols and bows.
- Links Alison Crum has assembled a very useful list of links relating to everything connected with viols. This includes viol societies around the world, viol groups, makers of viols, bows, strings and cases, music publishers, and organziations which run courses for viol players.