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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. 

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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