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Regular Curriculum (Full- & part-time, in person)
Full-time attendees enroll in two or three classes (1st–3rd Periods). Additionally, they may register for one of the optional “freebie” classes offered during 4th Period.
Part-time attendees enroll in one class only (1st, 2nd, or 3rd Period). Some participants prefer a lighter schedule and choose this option, while still enjoying all the other Conclave activities and events.
Regular Curriculum (Full- & part-time, in person)
Full-time attendees enroll in two or three classes (1st–3rd Periods). Additionally, they may register for one of the optional “freebie” classes offered during 4th Period.
Part-time attendees enroll in one class only (1st, 2nd, or 3rd Period). Some participants prefer a lighter schedule and choose this option, while still enjoying all the other Conclave activities and events.
Online Conclave Curriculum
Online Conclave Curriculum
Online attendees enroll in one, two, or three classes (1st–3rd Periods). Additionally, they may register for the optional, live-streamed “freebie” class offered during 4th Period.
Online Class Schedule
1st Period: 9:00 am – 10:15 am EDT (Monday – Friday)
2nd Period: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT (Monday – Friday)
3rd Period: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT (MTThFS - no class Wednesday)
4th Period: 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm EDT “Freebie” class (MTThFS - no class Wednesday)
Saturday class schedule
3rd Period: 9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT
4th Period: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm EDT “Freebie” Class option
Beginning Viol: Introduction to the Viol (In person only)
As an outreach to the community, we provide the Beginning Viol Program tuition free for area residents and others staying off campus. Those staying on campus pay the minimum workshop fee, plus room and board. An "add-on" class is also available to all Beginners. Plus, a NEW offering this year is the “Happy Evenings Consort Club” at 9pm, open to players at all levels, including beginners.
The Beginning Viol class, "Introduction to the Viol", introduces basic technique, ensemble playing, practicing skills, and ideas for how to continue playing the viol after Conclave. The class meets Monday through Friday 2nd Period from 11:00 am–12:15 pm. Participants may add a Beginners +1 class for an additional $100. Possible Beginners +1 classes this year are: 1st Period “Gentle Consorts” and “Music Theory Review for Viol Players”; 3rd Period “Turn, Turn, Turn”, “Brent’s Bowing,” and “Coming Home to the Viol”.
Freebie classes available to those taking “Introduction to the Viol” and a Beginners +1 class include: 4th Period “Voices & Viols”, “The More the Merrier,” and “Feldenkrais”. To take a Freebie class, please register for it like other classes.
Time: MTWThF, 11:00–12:15 pm (In-person, 2nd period)
You will need to become a member of the VdGSA prior to registering for this class. Membership is a modest $35.00 for the year.
For more information about this program, contact Conclave Music Director Julie Elhard.
*Instruments are available to Beginners to borrow free of charge with advance registration. Please check the appropriate box when you sign up for the Beginning Viol Program to indicate that you are interested in borrowing an instrument.
Online attendees enroll in one, two, or three classes (1st–3rd Periods). Additionally, they may register for the optional, live-streamed “freebie” class offered during 4th Period.
Online Class Schedule
1st Period: 9:00 am – 10:15 am EDT (Monday – Friday)
2nd Period: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT (Monday – Friday)
3rd Period: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT (MTThFS - no class Wednesday)
4th Period: 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm EDT “Freebie” class (MTThFS - no class Wednesday)
Saturday class schedule
3rd Period: 9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT
4th Period: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm EDT “Freebie” Class option
Beginning Viol: Introduction to the Viol (In person only)
As an outreach to the community, we provide the Beginning Viol Program tuition free for area residents and others staying off campus. Those staying on campus pay the minimum workshop fee, plus room and board. An "add-on" class is also available to all Beginners. Plus, a NEW offering this year is the “Happy Evenings Consort Club” at 9pm, open to players at all levels, including beginners.
The Beginning Viol class, "Introduction to the Viol", introduces basic technique, ensemble playing, practicing skills, and ideas for how to continue playing the viol after Conclave. The class meets Monday through Friday 2nd Period from 11:00 am–12:15 pm. Participants may add a Beginners +1 class for an additional $100. Possible Beginners +1 classes this year are: 1st Period “Gentle Consorts” and “Music Theory Review for Viol Players”; 3rd Period “Turn, Turn, Turn”, “Brent’s Bowing,” and “Coming Home to the Viol”.
Freebie classes available to those taking “Introduction to the Viol” and a Beginners +1 class include: 4th Period “Voices & Viols”, “The More the Merrier,” and “Feldenkrais”. To take a Freebie class, please register for it like other classes.
Time: MTWThF, 11:00–12:15 pm (In-person, 2nd period)
You will need to become a member of the VdGSA prior to registering for this class. Membership is a modest $35.00 for the year.
For more information about this program, contact Conclave Music Director Julie Elhard.
*Instruments are available to Beginners to borrow free of charge with advance registration. Please check the appropriate box when you sign up for the Beginning Viol Program to indicate that you are interested in borrowing an instrument.
Beginning Viola da Gamba for Teens (Online only)
This FREE class for Teens ages 13–18 is being offered for the second time. It will introduce basic technique, ensemble playing, practicing skills, and ideas for how to continue to play the viol after Conclave. Interested students may sign up for this free course, which will meet Monday through Friday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) via the Zoom platform. Students without access to a viol are invited to audit this course. Local VdGSA chapters will make every effort to provide beginning students with instruments to use during the week for this class. Participants are welcome to attend all other online Conclave events, such as lectures and concerts.
Time: MTWThF, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
While you need to be a member of the VdGSA to register for Conclave, we’re happy to grant a free temporary membership for participants of this program. You can get a free membership by going here and clicking ‘Join’ to create an account. After you enter your info and create your password, send an email to
our membership secretary Nancy Washer with the subject: “Membership for
Teen Beginners”. This may take a few days to process.
For more information about this program contact Conclave Music Director Julie Elhard.
Beginning Viola da Gamba for Teens (Online only)
This FREE class for Teens ages 13–18 is being offered for the second time. It will introduce basic technique, ensemble playing, practicing skills, and ideas for how to continue to play the viol after Conclave. Interested students may sign up for this free course, which will meet Monday through Friday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) via the Zoom platform. Students without access to a viol are invited to audit this course. Local VdGSA chapters will make every effort to provide beginning students with instruments to use during the week for this class. Participants are welcome to attend all other online Conclave events, such as lectures and concerts.
Time: MTWThF, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
While you need to be a member of the VdGSA to register for Conclave, we’re happy to grant a free temporary membership for participants of this program. You can get a free membership by going here and clicking ‘Join’ to create an account. After you enter your info and create your password, send an email to
our membership secretary Nancy Washer with the subject: “Membership for
Teen Beginners”. This may take a few days to process.
For more information about this program contact Conclave Music Director Julie Elhard.
Seasoned Players (In person)
Seasoned Players (In person)
Advanced Projects (In person)
The Advanced Projects program is open to advanced players, faculty on rotation, scholars/performers, former participants of the Consort Cooperative program, and other players with A+ scores based on the Self-Rating Guide. Participants may propose a project that spans one or more sessions, or simply request to play in other projects. They may also be invited to participate in faculty projects. Past projects have included: proofreading new editions of consort music, exploring unfamiliar repertoire old and new, and playing from original notation. 2022 being an International Leo M. Traynor Composition Competition year, participants will have the opportunity to register for the faculty-led Traynor classes to perform the winning pieces on the Faculty Spotlight Concert. Those who wish to take one coached class from the Regular Curriculum can choose the AP+1 option for an additional fee. To apply for AP, select the Seasoned Players program. Later in the registration process, you will be directed to a special questionnaire for Advanced Projects.
For more information about this program, contact Advanced Projects Coordinator Anthony Allen.
Advanced Projects (In person)
The Advanced Projects program is open to advanced players, faculty on rotation, scholars/performers, former participants of the Consort Cooperative program, and other players with A+ scores based on the Self-Rating Guide. Participants may propose a project that spans one or more sessions, or simply request to play in other projects. They may also be invited to participate in faculty projects. Past projects have included: proofreading new editions of consort music, exploring unfamiliar repertoire old and new, and playing from original notation. 2022 being an International Leo M. Traynor Composition Competition year, participants will have the opportunity to register for the faculty-led Traynor classes to perform the winning pieces on the Faculty Spotlight Concert. Those who wish to take one coached class from the Regular Curriculum can choose the AP+1 option for an additional fee. To apply for AP, select the Seasoned Players program. Later in the registration process, you will be directed to a special questionnaire for Advanced Projects.
For more information about this program, contact Advanced Projects Coordinator Anthony Allen.