
The 63rd VdGSA Conclave
July 13–20, 2025
Miami University, Oxford OH
We are pleased to present:
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A full week of in-person classes plus three hybrid class options for those who cannot attend in person
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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 (live streamed for online participants) include:
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English Country Dance for all, led by Graham Christian
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Thursday evening all-faculty concert: “Gotta Dance!”
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Friday evening performance by the Consort Cooperative
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Evening open playing sessions, hosted by members of the Consort Cooperative and faculty
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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 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