2009 - Chicago
The Banquet
The Banquet
The Banquet is a high point for many of us - there's excellent food, stirring entertainment and a group rendition of the unofficial VdGSA anthem, "Have You Seen a Viola da Gamba".
| Sumiko Seki scattering decorations. | Decking the hall with balloons. |
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| Discussing the musical arrangements. | The tables in readiness. |
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| Signing the "we missed you" letters. | L-R: Joan Panepinto, Sarah Spencer and Ann Kendall Ray. |
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| Hannah Friday, Adam Fogo and John Mark. | Ron Vernon, Susan Marchant and Suzanne Beaudry. |
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| Donald Jones, Biz Auld and Dabney Park-Chapell | Cathy Blank, Teri and Katie Ashcraft |
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| Amy Domingues performing. | The "Bad Boys" table. |
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| Mike Twyford, Jane Furth and Beth Ashworth. | Carol Lewis and Anthony Allen |
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| Thallis Drake reads "A Tribute to Martha". | Sarah Tippett Poone singing the praises of her new viol. |
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| Martha Bishop receiving her honorary life membership from Wendy Gillespie. | Chrissy Spencer leading a hexachord singalong in praise of Martha Bishop. |
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| Louis Bégin in deep thought. | John Pringle leading us in The Anthem. |
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