- General information
The Summer 2010 Lyre Conference will be held in conjunction with an
instrument-making workshop led by Manfred Bleffert,
internationally acclaimed musician, composer, instrument maker, and
artist from Germany. Such a special conference is possible because
it is being co-sponsored by the Alkion Center, an
educational center in Hawthorne Valley.
We warmly invite you to attend this very special conference in Hawthorne
Valley this summer. (Note that beginners are welcome!) If you are
interested, it is important that you read all the information on both
sides of the flyer. For more information, particularly for updates,
keep checking this website. You might also like to look at Manfred's
site (www.manfred-bleffert.net)
and that of the Alkion Center (www.alkioncenter.org).
In keeping with our three-year conference rhythm, this conference
is intended to focus on the broader principles of the Movement for
Musical Renewal. It is expected that next year's conference will concentrate
on the lyre and that in 2012 there will be another international lyre
conference.
At the time of pre-conference registration,
participants choose one of two alternatives:
- * To forge a metal instrument under Manfred's direction.
These participants will be able to sing and play the lyre in the late
afternoon and evening.
* Not to make an instrument, but to participate in lyre and
eurythmy work during the time the instrument-makers are in the forge.
These conference participants will still be able to experience Manfred's
work at a short session first thing in the morning and when he leads
us all in both lyre and vocal improvisation in the late afternoon,
as well as, possibly in other contexts.
Everyone will have an opportunity to work with Manfred, who
will lead a short session first thing in the morning as well as late
afternoon sessions in improvising with the lyre and voice.
Everyone will be able to play the lyre in a large ensemble on three
of the evenings.
For a picture of the riches to be experienced in a workshop by Manfred,
see the account by David Adams
of a workshop he attended last summer.
Schedule
Download a tentative schedule.
The Annual General Meeting for the Lyre Association
will take place at 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 27. This
meeting is open to everyone, but it is particularly important that
members attend. It will be followed by supper at 5:00 and
the opening of the conference at 7:00.
The conference ends at 4:00 pm on Friday, July 2, following
an informal concert.
At 7:30 pm on Saturday, July 3, Manfred will give a public
organ concert at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hudson, NY.
He would like as many conference participants to take part in this
as possible, so please consider this in making your plans.
Conference fees
| LANA members: |
Instrument-making &
lyre |
Lyre only |
Registration postmarked by 5/25 |
$300 |
$275 |
| Registration postmarked after 5/25 |
$325 |
$300 |
| Non-LANA members: |
$450 |
Work scholarships are available, based on need. Please
apply to Samantha Embrey (see contact information below) by June
1.
Reserving a space in the forge
Please understand that space in the forge is limited and LANA and
the Alkion Center have already received deposits to reserve at least
half of the available spaces. If you want to make an instrument but
aren't quite ready to register, it would probably be good to send
a deposit of $50 (payable to "LANA", addressed
to LANA c/o Embrey, PO Box 96, Piney River, VA 22964) right away.
If a space is available at the time we receive the deposit, the deposit
will be non-refundable but will be applicable to your conference fee.
Meals
Three meal packages are available:
* Lunch only ($75 for 5 meals, Monday-Friday)
* Supper only ($50 for 5 meals, Sunday-Thursday)
* Both lunches and suppers ($125)
If you want vegetarian meals or have serious dietary restrictions,
please let us know when you register.
Note that the prices for lunches and suppers were reversed
in the flyer that was sent by e-mail in early May. Lunch
will be the more substantial meal of the day.
Accommodations
We expect that a room in a private home, bed and breakfast,
or a Camphill community will cost about $30 for a single
room or $50 for a double, including breakfast. To inquire about or
arrange such housing, contact Channa Seidenberg (
/ 518-672-4389) by June 10.
In addition, there are also several motels in the
area:
Blue Spruce Motel, Valatie (518) 758-9711
Elm Tree Motel, Craryville (518) 851-9192
Silvanus Lodge, Hillsdale (518) 325-3000
Travel Lodge, Chatham (518) 392-4066And there are also campgrounds:
Taconic State Park (518) 329-3993
Fox Hill Campground (518) 392-3714
- Ground transportation
If you will need ground transportation to and from the Albany airport,
contact Channa Seidenberg
(
/ 518-672-4389) as soon as you have made your reservation.
Directions
The Hawthorne Valley School is at 330 County Road 21, Ghent, NY. See
the school website
for a map and link to Google directions, or consult Mapquest.
If you still need help, contact Channa Seidenberg (see previous section.)
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