Welcome to Consonance

• A Weekend of Friendship and Song
• Concerts, Events, and Circles Schedule
• Glossary of Filk Terms Often Used at Consonance
• Virtual Living Room Tips

A Weekend of Friendship and Song

2023 is here and the convention has begun! We're so glad to see you in good health and with good song.

If you haven't got a paper copy of the Program Book or you want to save a few trees, you can download the PDF.

We've got our hours for Reg Desk & Dealers Room on a separate page.

Time Conversion Key

• Mountain: +1
• Central: +2
• US Eastern: +3
• UK: +8
• Europe: +9
• Australia Eastern: Tomorrow -5

CONCERTS, EVENTS, and CIRCLES SCHEDULE

2023

• Friday 3/31
• Saturday 4/01
• Sunday 4/02

GLOSSARY OF FILK TERMS USED OFTEN AT CONSONANCE

• This is by no means a complete list.
• We may add others here, but always feel free to ask if you aren't sure what someone means.

  2x10s

  Two songs or ten minutes per person/group, whichever comes first. Come to hear some old favorites and great surprises. Sign up at the information desk Friday and Saturday before the concert. We sometimes have 2x10 on Sundays or at a pre-set time chunk on Saturdays.

  One Shots are the same thing but only permit a single song.

  Drum Circle

  Tap, bang, bonk, slap, tickle... er engage with rhythmic instruments in a collaborative and improvisatorial spirit.

  In a resonant ballroom and seated in a wide circle we can immerse in the musical experience.

  Dealer's Room

  Where you can slip aside to chat with the purveyors of fine songbooks, discs, guitar straps, or assorted other fannish merchandise.

  Theme Circle

  Come share and listen to songs about ...some particular topic... or what has shaped them or relates closely. These are usually a half hour or hour in length.

  I Can Follow That

  Your hand's up, your song in mind fits the theme of or otherwise directly relates to the previous song, so you'd like to be next or very soon, to keep up the fun.

VIRTUAL LIVING ROOM TIPS

Until we come together again, have the best possible time in online music too.

Some of these apply just as well in person, others take a shift in perspective.

However, we have found these points worth attention for many virtualized gatherings,
and we hope you find them useful.

The Mute Button

Because of internet lag, everyone will usually be muted except the active singer or speaker. Sing along when you like.

In person, the chance to choose whether to sing or not is yours.

Try to keep chatter down during a song, or step into the halls to have your conversation, knowing that you can still hear the events.

Chat Box

Use the sidebar to applaud, comment, chat with each other.

Nobody's alone here.

Kindness

Be kind to yourself and others.

If a singer warns that these may not be the lyrics you expect - that's the folk process, prepare to be delighted.

If someone expresses they do not desire to be recorded - please turn your recording functions OFF to honor this request.

Your Camera Can See You

If you need to rearrange your position, be aware of where we're looking.

Hand Up Indicator

When you put your hand-up indicator on, the moderator will advise when you'll be next. You may need to be unmuted from both your side and the channel's. They'll turn off the hand while you're singing, and you'll need to hand-up again when you have another song ready.

In person, a managed filkroom may have someone making a point of looking for people who want their turn; once you're noticed and acknowledged, you should be able to relax, and be up soon.