The 64th VdGSA Conclave
July 26 – August 2, 2026
Radford University
Radford, Virginia
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Four class sessions daily, with over five dozen offerings to choose from, including fourth-period “freebie” classes ​
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Note: one 4th period class will be live-streamed for free to all VdGSA members, but no other online classes will be offered this year
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Programs for Beginners, Seasoned Players, Advanced Projects, Consort Cooperative, and—of course—the full regular curriculum
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Special events will be streamed live and include:
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Monday night lecture
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Thursday evening faculty concert: “Connectivity”
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Friday evening performance by the Consort Cooperative
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Hosted after-hours playing sessions:
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“Consort Connections Club”
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“Bingo da Gamba"
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Our usual social events and member services:
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First Night Ice Cream Social
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Live and Silent Auctions
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The Emporium, featuring makers, vendors, and publishers
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Viol and Bow Doctors
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Student Concert
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Festive Closing Banque​
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For changes to registration, or to request a late registration, please email Conclave Management.​​
Conclave Registration to open in March
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Faculty
Brady Lanier
Brent Wissick
Cathy Meints
Emily Walhout
Gail Ann Schroeder
Heather Miller Lardin
Jessica Powell-Eig
Joanna Blendulf
John Moran
Joshua Keller**
Kate Shuldiner**
Lisa Terry
Malachai Bandy**
Martha McGaughey
Mary Springfels*
Niccolo Seligmann
Patty Halverson
Sarah Cunningham
Sarah Mead
Sarah Poon
Tina Chancey
Wendy Gillespie
Amy Domingues*** Julie Jeffrey***
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* Tindemans Praeceptor Musicae
** Hemiola Faculty (three teachers in the time of two)
***Continuo Team (helping in the background)
Staff
Sarah Mead
Music Director
Pedro Funes-Whittington
Haley Moore
Marie Ridolfo
Jonathan Milord
Molly Barnes
Sarah Poon
Janet Cannon
Tobi Szuts
Work Study
Consort Cooperative
Vendor Liaison
Auction Coordinator
Seasoned Players
​A generous donation in memory of Margriet Tindemans sponsors an annual faculty position: The Tindemans Praeceptor Musicae (teacher of music). Faculty in this position embody Margriet's passion for teaching and expertise in early strings and Medieval repertories. The Tindemans Praeceptor Musicae teaches primarily Medieval and early Renaissance music, repertories which might otherwise be neglected at the Conclave. At least one class each year will be taught on vielles and other earlier strings.