The Viola d'amore Society of America was founded in 1977 in response to a growing interest in the viola d'amore, its music, its history and its place in contemporary musical life. 

Diabolus In Musica presents historical music played on authentic instruments by specialist musicians in period costume. A modern day group presenting music in a style similar to the Mozart Symphony Club.

Early MusiChicago presents information on unusual instruments such as the composite cittern which is part of the Stoelzer Collection.