LANA Music Sales Report for July and August 2022

For the month of July, LANA had a total of 18 sales and free downloads for members and friends in Brazil, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Three music books were sold in the US, and there were 6 paid downloads of John Billing’s Scales book.  In addition, there were 3 free downloads for the US, the UK, and Canada.

We also had 4 LANA membership renewals – two each from the US and Brazil.

For the month of August, LANA had a total of 48 sales combined with free downloads to members and friends in the US, Canada, Switzerland, Korea, Japan, the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

Nine volumes of music and two books on music were sold to members and friends in the US in addition to two used books from the Kerry Lee Collection.  We had two paid music downloads for the US and Canada as well as 27 free music downloads for Korea, Japan, UK, US, Canada, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland.

We also had accessory sales of one tuning fork, one tuning wrench, and lyre strings in addition to two additional LANA membership renewals from the US.

Sally Willig, for LANA Music Sales

Seeking New Board Members

Dear Members and Friends,

LANA is looking for prospective Board members who are aligned with the mission of the lyre in our time as expressed in LANA’s mission statement:

The Lyre Association of North America is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to initiate, to inspire, and to support the sounding of the lyre in artistic, pedagogical, and therapeutic activities in North America and throughout the world.

We are an active board, and members are asked to serve in various working groups as needed for the smooth running of our organization.

At present, the LANA Board working groups are organized by their connection to the designations of the Three-fold Social Order:

• Cultural Realm: Events (Conference, Study, and Workshops), Publications, and Outreach (Website, Blog)

• Economic Realm: Finance, Music Sales, and Lyre Rental program

• Rights Realm: Membership, Lyre Connection program, and Governance 

In addition, LANA has a Coordinating Circle that consists of the officers and rotating Board members. The Coordinating Circle sets the agenda for our monthly Board meetings and establishes priorities for the organization’s work.

Each Board member is elected for a term of three years. Participation in monthly Zoom conference calls constitutes the major part of our collegial work. Communication for committee work is additional.

At this time, we are in need of someone interested in helping us in the Membership Working Group. Experience with spreadsheets, database management, etc. would be a plus to communicate with members and support new lyre players, though these skills are not required. 

If you are interested in learning more about the LANA Board of Directors and would consider becoming a member of our Board – or if you would be interested in being a non-board member of the Membership Working Group – please contact me at nancycarpenter680@gmail.com.

Nancy Carpenter, President
Lyre Association of North America
www.lyreassociation.org

Board members – Top: Diane, Margo, Nancy. Middle: Julia, Colleen, Debbie. Bottom: Sheila & Sally.

90th Birthday Celebration Weekend for Christof-Andreas Lindenberg

Please join us for a weekend of choral and lyre music in celebration of Christof-Andreas Lindenberg’s 90th birthday! (Follow the link below for details and to register as a participant October 13-15, 2022.)

Read more: https://lyreassociation.org/events/90th-birthday-celebration-cal

Oct 15 Celebration for Christof-Andreas Lindenberg

Book Review: ''There is a Path: Music for Daily and Festival Occasions '' by Channa Seidenberg

There is a Path: Music for Daily and Festival Occasions* by Channa Seidenberg is an amazing collection of music – a true classic. There are 54 compositions within its 75 pages, which are suitable for general use as well as within Camphill Communities, Christian Communities, or Waldorf School settings. These compositions may be enjoyed by small or large ensembles of singers, lyre players, and other instrumentalists. We could describe the exquisite vocal melodies Channa has composed, lilting and uplifting to sing. Or we could think of some of the inspiring lyrics: “Angels down to me are bending, always with me, they are ever caring, tending.…”  for an infant at a christening. Or we could examine the beautiful instrumental accompaniments for the vocal melodies. All of these aspects are present in this collection in abundance.

In addition to songs for christenings, there is a range of other occasions for which these songs are meant to be used: lullabies, mealtimes, birthdays, and seasonal festivals.

Beyond such riches, there are lyre accompaniments to support the voice and enrich the sound in various rounds and three- and four-part choir pieces. There are also pieces for bell choir, even with an added part for glockenspiel!

Dies ist Die Nacht, a famous German poem from as far back as 1683, has been set to music many times, and in this collection, Channa has added hers. Then there is a memorable setting of the well-known O Magnum Mysterium, a Latin piece that has been set by several prominent composers and sung by choirs throughout the world. Such an illustrious history didn’t hold Channa back – she composed her own lovely setting for this as well.

Extending her attention to modern poetry, she composed music to serve as prelude, interludes, and postlude to T. S. Eliot’s verse play The Rock, which refers to Christ as the Cornerstone. She also includes pieces with vocal parts for poems by Angelus Silesius, Sara Teasdale, W. B. Yeats, a Native American song, and musical settings of verses from Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul. Quite a range!

In addition to composing, Channa brought music to residents of Camphill Village USA in Copake, New York over many years. During that time, she formed choirs as well as the renowned Camphill Village Ensemble, which performed numerous times at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.  Her collection of pieces in There is a Path represents just a fraction of the music she composed for these groups and for other community occasions over several decades.

There is a path into the heart of things,
There is a gate to truth;
In morning light the way seems clear;
On starry nights the way seems sure;
In deepest love the way is found…

Book review by Colleen Shetland, Marcellus, NY
*Windrose Publishing and Educational Services of Rose Harmony Association, Inc. 1995.

Is your Lyre in search of a Lyrist?

The Board of the Lyre Association of North America is very proud of our lyre rental program.  We recognize that finding and buying the lyre of your dreams can be an enormous commitment of time, money, and psychological energy.  In support of anyone who would like to play the lyre but isn’t ready to make that kind of investment, we have always made it one of our key member services to provide lyres to rent as a stepping stone to purchasing a forever instrument.

LANA offers a variety of beautiful rental lyres, built in European and American lyre workshops, and in varying sizes for beginners, seasoned players, and those working with young children.  Many of our lyres are available through our rent-to-buy program, and we make every effort to match the right lyre with the lyre player.  Monthly fees for lyre rentals range from $25 to $35 per month, with the option to rent for two years before committing to purchase.  A bonus to renting through our program is enrollment in the Lyre Connection program, which matches beginners with volunteer mentors!

Would you like to help new lyre players begin their journey with a rental instrument?  Do you have a lyre that has been sitting in the back of a closet or one just not being played that is in need of a lyrist to bring it back to life?  We would warmly welcome your donation of such an instrument and would be happy to restore your lyre to good condition for use by a new lyre player.  Through our rental program, your lyre will bring joy to players for years to come.

We are also glad to advertise used lyres for sale by LANA members through our website and our blog.  We can help assess your instrument and offer suggestions for a sale price, and we will list it until it is sold.  This is a great way to reach out to the lyre community with your used lyre!

Please contact Julia Elliott at juliabelliott@gmail.com or (978) 352-5581 to donate or to sell a lyre. 

Thank you,
Julia Elliott (for the Lyre Rentals Committee)

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Regional Workshop in Wisconsin

The Rafael Foundation for New Impulses in Music presented a workshop featuring Veronika Roemer in Pewaukee, Wisconsin on August 6-8.

The workshop took place in a local church with a spacious room large enough for 16-20 people to work along with a table full of resources for the participants, and another three long tables where a variety of instruments were displayed.

On Friday evening, Veronika led the group through singing and interactive work with gongs, metal rods, and Bordun lyres. On Saturday morning, the group was introduced to the children’s lyre, which was followed by Gail Sauter’s presentation of her story, ‘Little Lyre, Sing to Me’. 

On Saturday afternoon, Veronika introduced us to wooden rhythm instruments and finally to the metal instruments. We worked together throughout the weekend to improvise and create soundscapes with all these beautiful instruments. 

This valuable and engaging workshop concluded with Veronika performing on the solo chromatic lyre and then Veronika and Debbie Barford offering Colin Tanser’s duet, Sun Child.

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NEW – Free Download of Lyre Music from John Clark

We are pleased to be able to include with this blog post a free download of music composed by John Clark from Northern Ireland. He has added the following note about this lovely piece entitled "The School of Life". Thank you, John!

"The School of Life" was composed for a Christian Community confirmation for the school Youth Service, but it could also be played as a birthday greeting. The top part can be played by beginners and the bass part for slightly more advanced players. A metronome marking of 72 would be the slowest it should go, but it could be a little faster – perhaps as much as 90.

With best wishes,
John C

The School of Life can be found in the LANA STORE under PDF Downloads (https://lyreassociation.org/pdf-downloads/clark-john-school-of-life)

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Annual Report from the Lyre Association of North America

Dear LANA members and friends of the lyre,

We are very happy to share with you our 2021-2022 Annual Report of the Lyre Association of North America. You will hear the voices of each one of our Board members in the various committee summaries. The compilation of reports included in this edition provides an exciting picture of the diverse programs and activities that have characterized this last year for our Association! Please click on this link to read the full report.

2021-2022 LANA Board Members

Nancy Carpenter, President, Michigan
Sheila Johns, Vice-President, Ecuador
Julia Elliott, Secretary, Massachusetts
Margo Ketchum, Treasurer, Pennsylvania
Debbie Barford, Illionois
Diane Barnes, New York
Wendy Polich, Colorado
Colleen Shetland, New York
Sally Willig, New Jersey
Christof-Andreas Lindenberg, Emeritus, PA

Report on Kimberton, PA Regional Lyre Gathering

Last weekend, I participated in a wonderful lyre gathering that was led by Veronika Roemer and hosted by Margo Ketchum. Playing music together always offers a lovely opportunity for working in brotherhood and opening ourselves to the higher realms through the musical tone, and this experience was no exception. We played selections of music from Lothar Reubke, Christof-Andreas Lindenberg, Kerry Lee, Edmund Pracht, George Frideric Handel, Anna Cooper, and several other composers. The music included a lyre arrangement of "Stairway to Heaven," which was especially beautiful! -Sally Willig

From the Lyre Connection Working Group

One of the tasks of LANA’s Lyre Connection program is to assist new members who need one-on-one help in getting started with playing the lyre. Are you an experienced lyre player or a lyre teacher? Would you be willing to offer a few introductory tutoring sessions to a new member of our association? Basically, you would be connected directly with the new member and then provide short-term assistance and encouragement for them to develop some basic skills that would lead toward more independent work with the lyre. This could be done in person or online. We are looking for a commitment of one to three short sessions to guide a new member in the first (or further) steps toward learning to play the lyre. Particular suggestions for how to conduct the sessions can be found on the LANA website (https://lyreassociation.org/lyre-connection).

We appreciate any consideration you could give to participating in this mentoring program. This is a relatively new service for LANA that is entirely dependent upon the generosity of our more experienced members. One small gesture of reaching out to a new member can make all the difference as to whether or not the member will be able to sustain the enthusiasm needed to develop their skills on the lyre.

Here is the link to the mentor questionnaire.

For more information, please contact Diane Barnes at dianeibarnes1@gmail.com.

We look forward to hearing from you,
Diane Barnes and Suzanne Mays
For the LANA Lyre Connection Working Group

In Memory of Kerry Lee – Wednesday 8/10/2022 (7:30pm)

The invitation below is for all who would like to attend the Lee family gathering, and to those who are not able to, know that an in-person memorial for Kerry Lee will be happening in Kimberton, PA at 7:30 pm (Eastern) on Wednesday, August 10th. Maybe you can send some thoughts in Kerry's direction as well? It would be neat to have memories of Kerry span the country, and even internationally!

The family of Kerry Lee would like to invite you to join a gathering of family and friends, to share with each other memories and stories about our mother. We will have chairs placed in a circle and anyone and everyone can stand and speak to us all. Things you may want to share could be: what is your favorite memory, something she may have inspired in you, how she made you feel? We would all like to share these special moments with you, to hear how she affected the people and environment around her. Music is also welcome, as well as poems or quotes; what musical piece or saying reminds you of Kerry? We would just ask that you keep the music pieces short so that everyone who wants to, can have a chance to share.

The Kimberton, PA event will be Wednesday 8/10/2022, 7:30pm-8:30pm at Rose Hall in Camphill Village Kimberton Hills, 1601 Pughtown Rd. Phoenixville, PA 19460. Contact: Jennifer at jennbreimhurst@gmail.com, 814-643-1375.

Thank you for remembering our mother. –Jennifer, Heather and Cameron Lee

Book Review: "Scales – Harmonious Exercises for the Lyre," by John Billing

If someone were to ask me which collection of lyre exercises I had found to be the most useful in the building up of my own lyre technique, I would have to answer without question: John Billing’s Scales – Harmonious Exercises for the Lyre.

Self-produced in a very straightforward format, John dispenses with any introduction or opening fanfare and just dives right into the work, which is a well-appreciated John Billing signature approach to learning the lyre! What he manages to do in 15 pages of clearly explained steps is to present a rich wealth of graduated exercises that, if followed and practiced faithfully as he suggests, will literally guarantee a robust lyre technique, which is a claim I make without reservation! For 12 years, Channa Seidenberg and I provided each of our students in the Resonare Foundation Course in Music out of Anthroposophy with this slim volume to practice between sessions (and for the years to come), which was entirely possible for the students because in his accompanying text in this booklet, John sits right at the shoulder of the player, explaining and inspiring the student to apply and work through each exercise. Those of our students who took this up always made noticeable progress – even just during the one year of our course.

The exercises are structured in 7 parts. Each one is a complex of exercises related to a theme, which, though not explicitly stated, could be approximately summarized as follows:

• Exercise #1 – Fingering Dexterity

• Exercise #2 – Interval-based Scale Sequences

• Exercise #3 – More complex Interval-based Scale Motifs

• Exercise #4 – Harmonic Interval-based Scales with RH/LH Fingering Indications

• Exercise #5 ¬– Combining Harmonic Thirds as Ground Tone with Scale Patterns

• Exercise #6 – Combining Harmonic Sixths as Ground Tone with Scale Patterns

• Exercise #7 – Moving Both Scale Tones and Related Thirds and Sixths

It should be said that once any player has thoroughly mastered Exercise 1, the subsequent Exercises 2 and 3 alone provide excellent technical material for years to come. Exercises 4-7 are clearly more advanced but fully based on the acquisition of the skills that anyone can develop in the first three complexes of exercises.

The beauty of this collection is that no one will ever outgrow its value, since these technical exercises unfold in a purposeful, structured sequence that, in my experience, build a powerful technical foundation that can take one well beyond the skill level that most lyre players usually acquire just by improvising or playing pieces of music here and there. John has set out to demonstrate that just like with every other musical instrument, any student who sincerely wishes to become a serious and competent player can absolutely do so if he or she has the discipline to follow a well-laid out path of technical development. Through this valuable booklet, Scales: Harmonious Exercises for the Lyre, John has provided all of us with just that. (This booklet is downloadable as a pdf; click the title to go to our store.)

Book Review: “Playing the Lyre with Joy, Vol 2” by Anna Cooper -and- Tanser Family Crowd-Funding

If you are looking for music to engage and enliven your lyre group this summer, we have the book for you!  “Playing the Lyre with Joy, Volume 2” by Anna Prokhovnik Cooper has a rich variety of pieces for lyre ensemble (in addition to one solo piece) that will without a doubt become some of your group’s new favorite music.

There are 11 pieces in this volume.  Beautifully published by Upper Esk Music, this volume has a diverse offering of pieces and is very accessible to groups of all levels.  There are two pieces arranged specifically for beginning players:  two duets from “The English Dancing Master” (1651).  As well as one challenging, but extremely rewarding arrangement of Schumann’s glorious “Träumerie.”

 The majority of the pieces in this book are for lyre trios (2 sopranos and 1 alto) and they span the centuries, with music from the Renaissance up to some very contemporary pieces.  In the classical realm, there is a lovely arrangement of “Variations on Greensleeves” (from the original composition for recorder and harpsichord) and Schubert’s “Serenade.” 

 Unique to this volume is its selection of contemporary pieces for lyre trios.  “From the Northern Lands” by Japanese composer Sada Masashi is absolutely beautiful and very moving as arranged by Anna Cooper.  There is also “Pink Lady” by British composer Pamela Wedgewood and “Farewell to Stromness” by Peter Maxwell Davies.  Colin Tanser’s beloved “Sea Mist” and the timeless “As Time Goes By” appear in this collection as well as an original composition by Ms. Cooper, “Le Flaneur.”

 Anna Prokhovnik Cooper’s talents as a teacher and performer clearly inform her settings for lyre ensembles and soloists.  She knows how to choose music suitable for the lyre, and her arrangements are consistently beautiful, playable, and joyful.  You will find yourself returning to this volume of music for years to come!

Click here to see Playing the Lyre with Joy, Volume 2 in LANA’s store.

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In addition to this review of Anna's latest lyre arrangements, the Board of LANA would like to share with you a special fundraising opportunity that Anna has shared with us on behalf of the family of another of our beloved lyre composers, Colin Tanser.

Dear LANA friends,

I am writing this appeal on behalf of the Tanser family, for Lisa Attias (Tanser), who is Colin and Jennie Tanser's oldest daughter. Within our lyre circles, Colin was a much-loved lyrist, teacher, therapist, composer, and friend, who was the guest master teacher at the 2006 International Lyre Conference in Belfast, where we first experienced his beautiful piece "Everyman" for lyres and children's voices. He was also the guest teacher for one of your LANA conferences a number of years ago and has written a lot of beautiful and valuable lyre music that continues to be played and enjoyed all over the world.

Colin died last year of Parkinson's disease, after a very difficult time during Covid when his family was unable to visit for his last entire year of life. The Tanser family is now going through another crisis, as Lisa now has stage 4 melanoma, having struggled with cancer for 20 years. She has found a clinic in Germany that hopefully can help her, but it's an extremely expensive process, and requires several trips to Germany.

We friends of the Tanser family are reaching out to you all to ask for some help for this critical situation. Jennie has sold Colin's lyres to help with the fund, and Lisa and her husband Jeremy have a "Just Giving" page for anyone who feels that they can contribute even a small sum to help.

We would be exceptionally grateful for any help or support. Lisa is in our prayers.

With love and gratitude,
Anna Prokhovnik Cooper.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lisa-attias/updates/7a33f?utm_term=xPrkxE6Qq

Regional Lyre Gatherings with Veronika Roemer

All are invited to a small lyre get-together with Veronika Roemer at Margo Ketchum's home in Kimberton, PA on July 30-31, 2022 from 9 am to 5 pm each day. There will be a 3-hour session with a break each morning (9:00 am to 12:00 pm) and afternoon (2:00 to 5:00 pm). We are asking $5 per session (or $15 for all 4 sessions) to help defray Veronika’s expenses. On Saturday afternoon we will play pieces in memory of Kerry Lee, who died on Sept 8, 2020.

Each session will be independent, so feel free to come to one or two or all of them. We will have music for all playing levels, unison and in parts, and will address special technical questions such as damping, repeated notes, and more. Some sessions will also include singing, with and without the lyre.

To sign up, please fill out this form by July 27.
For questions, please contact Margo at lyrists@gmail.com or 610-608-9281.

L-R: Christiane, Margo, McKenna, Melanie, & Veronika

Music Workshop
Introducing New Impulses in Music

August 5 & 6 – 2022
New Vision Church: N14W27995 Silvernail Rd. Pewaukee, WI (just south of I-94 / at the SS EXIT)

Instructor: Veronika Roemer

In each workshop session we will sing, play various instruments such as bordun lyres, wood, and metal instruments, do rhythm games and more.

Friday night - 6:30 -9:00 pm

• Introduction to New Impulses in Music – gongs, graces, and sacred rounds. (Bordun Lyres)

Saturday morning - 9:30am -12:00 noon

• Pentatonic lyres and lullabies.

o “Little Lyre Sing to Me” story. Story time is - 9:30 10:15 You are welcome to bring a 5- to 7-year-old child. Pick up must be arranged for children by 10:30. All children and drivers are invited to STORY TIME free of charge. No childcare available.

• 10:30-12:00 Continuation of kinder lyre for adults.

Break for lunch 12-2 - Bring your own lunch - lunch on your own or - or pre order boxed lunches.

Saturday afternoon - 2:00-4:30 pm

• Seasonal, international, and festival songs and rounds. Metal instruments and improvisational soundscapes. Solo lyre demonstration.

Cost of individual workshops: $35.00 each – All three sessions $90. Cash or check only – payable to Rafael Foundation.

• Please RSVP by August 1st

• Day of event walk-ins will be permitted as space allows

• A limited number of scholarships are available.

Event Sponsored by: The Rafael Foundation for New Impulses in Music Board of Directors: Gail Sauter – President, Lori Brunt – Vice President, Julie Schramke – Treasurer, Dawn Imes – Secretary

RSVP AND REGISTRATION FORM

New Impulses in Music - August 5 - 6th 2022

Full Name: __________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

CITY__________________ STATE________ ZIP____________

Email: ______________________________________

Phone: ______________________________________

I plan to attend:

o ____Friday night 6:30 -9:00 pm

o ____Saturday morning 9:30 -12:00 am – Child*__________

o ____Saturday afternoon 2:00-4:30 pm

AII THREE SESSIONS $90.00 - Individual sessions $35.00 each -

_____Box Lunch on Saturday add $15.00

_____Cheese _____Meat ______Vegetarian ______Gluten Free Bread

CHECK ENCLOSED ________________Payable to: Rafael Foundation Inc.

MAIL TO: JULIE SCHRAMKE- Treasurer, 2008 Oaklawn AVE., Waukesha, 53188

• Please RSVP by August 1st to: j.schramke58@gmail.com 262) 547-5572

• A limited number of scholarships are available please submit your request on form.

• *All children and drivers are invited to STORY TIME free of charge. No childcare available.

• **A limited number of private music lessons may be coordinated with Veronika directly. (½ hour minimum @ $1.00 per minute – Saturday evening only.)

• Covid consciousness steps will be Observed. Masks, hand sanitizer and spray disinfectants will be available.

• Please do not attend the day of the workshop if you have symptoms or have been exposed.

• Refunds will be cheerfully honored.

Lyre Rentals

LANA’s Lyre Rental program offers a variety of beautiful rental lyres, providing the opportunity for players of all levels to rent before making an investment in buying a lyre.  Many of our lyres are available through our rent-to-buy program, and we make every effort to match the right lyre with the right lyre player.  Monthly fees for lyre rentals range from $25 to $35 per month, with the option to rent for two years before committing to purchase.  A bonus to renting through our program is enrollment in the Lyre Connection program, which matches beginners with volunteer mentors!

The lyres we currently have available for rent are:

• Choroi pentatonic children’s lyre with 7 strings

• Rose small soprano student lyre with 27 strings (g-a’’)

• Gartner small soprano student lyre with 27 strings (g-a’’)

• Salem small alto lyre with 35 strings (G-f’’)

• Gartner alto lyre with 38 strings (E-a’’)

Please contact Julia Elliott (juliabelliott@gmail.com or 978-771-7372) with any questions or to rent a lyre through our program.

Featured Rental Lyre

The Lyre Association is pleased to feature this special Salem small alto lyre through our rentals program.  Built by Horst Nieder’s workshop in Germany, this small alto lyre is made of a variety of woods, including maple and elm. It has a warm, beautiful tone. This lyre has been lovingly maintained and well played by its previous owner. We are delighted to include this Salem small alto lyre in our inventory as we continue to expand our rental options for our members.

LANA member Christiane Landowne with the Salem Small Alto Lyre

Further news from the International Lyre Conference

Dear friends,

As of June 2nd, our World Lyre Conference has 40 registered participants from 12 countries around the world (CZE, AUT, BEL, IRL, ECU, MYS, CHE, DEU, ISR, GBR, USA, FRA). Our Pedagogical Lyre Conference has 16 registered participants. We can therefore confirm the holding of the conferences on the planned dates of August 5–7th and August 7th–14th, 2022 in the Czech Republic, specifically in the Castle Stables and in the Monasteries of Český Krumlov.

All the information about the Program and the practical information about the Accommodation, Conference Fee, Transport, Food as well as the Sign-Up Form for registration can be found on our website: https://www.lyra-symposium.cz/en/world-lyre-conference2022. The pre-booked accommodation is extended until the end of June.

We look forward to meeting you at the 8th World Lyre Conference.

Sincerely,
Helena Hlaváčková
Organizer and Coordinator of WLC

World Lyre Conference 2022

Please note: LANA’s Financial Aid deadline is June 30. You can find the Financial Aid form at the following link: https://forms.gle/BnSm8W6CHQ33y6CQ9.

Last call for registration for the 8th World Lyre Conference

Dear friends,

The international conference in the Czech Republic is quickly approaching. We wish to remind everyone that the deadline for registration with the reduced conference fee is May 30th.  The deadline for pre-booked accommodation in Český Krumlov is also May 30th. 

The program of this unique conference is here.

The conference is designed for more than 100 participants in the large hall of the Castle Riding Hall. However, if the number of registered participants is still lower than 100 by the 30th of May, we have now arranged for the possibility to hold the conference in smaller castle premises with a smaller number of workshops. 

In any case, we encourage everyone to please register before the 30th of May. 
We look forward to seeing you and wish you a beautiful summertime.

Helena Hlaváčková
Organizer and Coordinator of the World Lyre Conference 2022

LYRE 2022 UPDATE

In order for the upcoming international conference to go forward, a minimum of 100 participants need to have registered by May 30th or the conference will once again have to be postponed until next year. We strongly encourage all LANA members and friends who are considering attending this conference to register as soon as possible in order to be reflected in those numbers! When you register, the conference fees can be sent to LANA and will be held there until after May 30th for easy reimbursement OR conversion to Czech krone and sent on to the conference organizers, according to the outcome of the numbers registered. For practical purposes, plane reservations could be booked after May 30th.

In case you missed it, here is a link to the most updated conference brochure. We would also like to remind all members that the LANA's Lyre 2022 Financial Aid application was sent out last week to offer support to potential attendees among our membership. The deadline for application is June 30th. You can find the Financial Aid form at the following link: https://forms.gle/BnSm8W6CHQ33y6CQ9.

Colleen Shetland for the LANA Board