Special Programs

BEGINNING VIOL

As a community outreach, this class is offered free to local residents and to guests of Conclave registrants. The class introduces basic technique, ensemble playing, practicing skills, and ideas for how to continue to play the viol after Conclave. Instruments are available free of charge with advance registration. The class meets in the late morning Monday through Saturday. For more information contact: Sarah Mead.

PRE-FORMED CONSORTS

Pre-existing groups may register to take ONE class as a consort. Due to class-size limitations, priority will be given to 6-part ensembles. To assure placement together, all members should register early.

SEASONED PLAYERS

This program is for professionals who are not on faculty, highly advanced amateurs, and semi-pros who want to work on specific projects or just read through consort repertoire. Participants in the SP Program pay only the Conclave conference fee and do not take classes (or take just one class at the one-class rate). Applicants for this program should be strong readers and sufficiently competent with the consort literature to be comfortable playing more than one instrument on the more difficult repertoire. Contact Alice Renken, (760) 729-6679, for more information. Email: Alice Renken.

THE CONSORT COOPERATIVE

is an intensive, peer-directed program for pre-professional and professional viol players that runs concurrently with Conclave. CC participants hone their directing skills as they explore both traditional and unusual consort repertoire in peer-coached consorts. Participants in CC will perform an afternoon mini-concert. Applicants to the CC program are required to register for Conclave. They must also supply additional information to Brady Lanier by May 15. See details at Consort Cooperative.

BUILDERS AND DEALERS

of instruments, bows, and related materials are invited to exhibit at Conclave. Secure display space will be available adjacent to the VdGSA Store. One table per exhibitor is guaranteed ($25 per day plus pro-rated conference fee for exhibitors not registered as tuition students). We will make every effort to provide as much display space as you require, but we can guarantee one table only. Exhibitors are strongly urged to register on-line at vdgsa.org. The on-line registration includes a special program for builders and exhibitors with the option of part-week stays and pro-rated fees. Exhibitors must complete all registration forms—including housing requests—by June 15. Contact Susan Marchant, phone: (662) 816-9959.



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Workshop Fees

Tuition

	Members*	Non-members
Full tuition (2 or more classes)	$425	$445
Partial tuition (one class only)	$325	$345
Non-participants (guests, non-playing partners, Seasoned Players and Consort Cooperative members not taking classes)	$225	$245
Participants in the Beginning Viol Class only	No charge	No charge
Late registration fee (after May 15)	$25	$25
*A member is any member of the VdGSA or a foreign viola da gamba society. Non-members will receive a 1-year first-time membership in the VdGSA as part of their tuition fee.

Room and board

Room Type	Cost for the week	Saturday arrival cost (includes Saturday supper)	Daily rate
Suite Single	$600	$75	$120
Suite Double	$450	$55	$90
Traditional dorm Single	$500	$60	$100
Traditional dorm Double	$350	$40	$70
A few $125 subsidies for R & B are available for students and others on limited income. This option is available during the application process.
The banquet is included in the Room and Board. If you are staying off campus but would like to attend the banquet, the cost is $35.

WORK-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS AND STIPENDS

Conclave Work-Study positions come with full-tuition scholarships ($425) or part-time stipends ($225 for Consort Cooperative players only). Work-Study students handle the VdGSA Store, photocopying, registration, stage-managing and other similar duties. The application form for Work-Study Scholarships/Stipends is available during the online registration process. If you wish to apply but do not have internet access, contact the scholarship coordinator as soon as possible (see below). Applications must be received by April 25. Most recipients should know by May 23 if they will receive a subsidy. These positions fill quickly, so be sure to apply promptly! Contact Sarah Poon 604-512-9152, email: Sarah Poon.

Deadlines
Scholarship applications	April 25
Consort Cooperative applications	May 15
Late registration fee applies after	May 15
Registration closes	June 15
Last cancellation date	June 15