International Conference – Lyre Symposium 2022

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Lyre Symposium 2022

World Lyre Conference 2022

The Presence of Spirit:
Playing the Lyre as an Art of Presence

LANA is pleased to share the updated news from our Czech colleagues that as of May 1st, the international lyre conference or "Lyra-Symposium" in the Czech Republic is on track to go forward as planned with the weekend pedagogical conference running from August 5–7 and the main conference taking place the following week from August 7–14, 2022.

As of April 9th, neither Covid vaccines nor tests are now being required to enter the country, therefore it should be possible for everyone who wishes to travel to Český Krumlov.  It is recommended, however, that travelers check requirements for specific airlines and countries they might be traveling through to get to the Czech Republic as well as with the US Embassy regarding any requirements for re-entering the US.

Since payment must be made in the Czech currency, LANA is prepared to assist with this process.  Please send your registration payment via LANA's website, and LANA will arrange the international exchange on your behalf after receiving your payment.

Register for the 2022 World Lyre Conference here: https://www.lyra-symposium.cz/en/world-lyre-conference2022, then click LANA’s website link to submit payment) – and we’ll do the international exchange on your behalf. Please confirm via email to Margo Ketchum at lyrists@gmail.com.

(Or mail by check to – Lyre Symposium c/o LANA, 2237 Kimberton Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460.)

Symposium fees:

*Reduced fee (for students under 26 years, seniors with fixed incomes, and expectant parents)

Up until May 30th: Amount to pay (as of today) –

  • Fee for participants – 6450 CZK or $285.30 USD

  • Reduced fee* – 3860 CZK or $170.74 USD

After May 30th 2022:

  • Fee for participants – 7450 CZK or $329.53 USD

  • Reduced fee* – 4860 CZK or $214.97 USD

Lyre rental cost – 1200 CZK or $53.08 USD

Note: The conference fees can be refunded in full up until the end of June 2022 or at any time, should the event be canceled by the organizer.

LODGING: Map showing accommodations

Please check the conference website for updates: https://www.lyra-symposium.cz/en/world-lyre-conference2022.

We are hoping that many of you are considering making plans to join your international colleagues for this important conference.  We understand that the current situation is quite difficult for everyone, and we do not know what the future holds. The words of Flavia Betti, lyre teacher from Brazil, speak deeply to our current world situation: “The living strength of the tone has never been more evident to me. Never has music been more needed…” Recognizing the importance of music and especially of the lyre at this time as well as all of the important impulses from teachers, players, and lyre builders, we continue to prepare optimistically for the 2022 World Lyre and Pedagogical Conferences.

The 8th World Lyre Conference in Český Krumlov aims to revive the lyre community with joint creativity, and to support the lyre community in the Czech Republic, but above all to bring the quality of live lyre music played on many lyres to the contemporary world. We cordially invite all of our lyre colleagues throughout the world to join us!

Colleen Shetland and Sheila Johns for the LANA Board