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The 63rd VdGSA Conclave
July 13–20, 2025
Miami University, Oxford OH

We are pleased to present:

  • A full week of in-person classes plus three hybrid class options for those who cannot attend in person

  • Programs for Beginners, Seasoned Players, Advanced Projects, Consort Cooperative, and—of course—the full regular curriculum

  • Special events (live streamed for online participants) include:

    • English Country Dance for all, led by Graham Christian 

    • Thursday evening all-faculty concert: “Gotta Dance!”

    • Friday evening performance by the Consort Cooperative  

  • Evening open playing sessions, hosted by members of the Consort Cooperative and faculty 

  • Our usual social events and member services:

    • First Night Ice Cream Social

    • Live and Silent Auctions

    • The Emporium, featuring makers, vendors, and publishers

    • Viol and Bow Doctors

    • Student Concert

    • Festive Closing Banquet

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​Thanks to a very generous gift in memory of Margriet Tindemans, we will again offer three special classes in Medieval music, including loaner instruments for those interested in trying the vielle. 

In-Person Conclave Registration is closed

Register for Online Conclave​

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For changes to registration, or to request a late registration, please email Conclave Management.​​

Faculty

Amy Domingues

Arnie Tanimoto

Brent Wissick

Cathy Meints

David Ellis

Dongmyung Ahn

Emily Walhout

Erica Rubis

Erik Andersen

Gail Schroeder

Heather Miller Lardin

   

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Jack Ashworth 

James Perretta 

James Williamson

Kate Shuldiner

Martha McGaughey 

Niccolo Seligman

Patricia Ann Neely 

Patty Halverson

Sarah Cunningham

Sarah Mead

Wendy Gillespie

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​​and special guest Graham Christian

Staff

Sarah Mead     Music Director

Pedro Funes-Whittington

Haley Moore

Marie Ridolfo

Genevieve MacKay     Work Study

Jamie Gallupe     Consort Cooperative

Sarah Poon     Vendor Liaison

Ken Perlow     Seasoned Players

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