[Bards] Bardic collegium

[Marie Adams]

Hi, just wanting to reply to the questions about the possible Bardic
Collegium that were put out recently:

1)The classes I'd like to see and attend, should I make it there, are:
   a)Bardic documentation, written and oral. (not to open up that can of
   worms again, but as many people seem intimidated by this subject,
   including myself, it would probably be a good thing to cover)
   b)Period writing styles for all 3 forms of performance (i.e., what
   specific components made up a period story, what 'lingo' was used, what
   styles of period poetry are there?, what type of tune would sound like
   a period song?, etc.)
   c)How to read your audience/judges and pick the best piece for them
   d)"Classic" Ansteorran songs, i.e. "The Rising of the Star"
   e) Physical presentation during performance.
I regret I don't have teachers for any of these subjects in mind, but if
anyone out there is an expert on one of these subjects, hopefully they'll
come forward.
2) No thoughts on panel discussions; never been to an official one.
3) Yes, I'd love to attend, provided it wasn't too far away and at a good
time for me. (March and April look pretty quiet so far in our area, and
May only has Beltain.) I have a 14-month-old daughter who does NOT like
long car rides, so location would be a factor. I don't believe I know
enough about any one bardic subject to teach, but if I ever do, I'd be
happy to share it in a class.
4) I don't know which would be best; a collegium by itself or in an event.
If it was part of an event, it might draw more people, but they'd also be
drawn away from this by other activities.
5) I'd have no problem contributing my original pieces to a poetry book.
That way, I could get feedback from more people; however, if anyone wants
to perform any of my pieces, I'd like them to say who wrote it.
That's enough out of me!
IYS, Ly Serena Dominicci of Northkeep


 On Mon, 12 Jan 2004, Dawn Rummel wrote:

> Since our previous hot topic has died down a bit, I'd like to start up a new one that might not be quite so controversial.  It is my hope to organize a bardic collegium for the late spring or summer of this year, either hosted by Steppes or attached to an existing event.  If hosted by Steppes, it would technically be a local or regional event given the kingdom limitations on the number of kingdom-level events hosted by each group, but I would love to see it grow and draw bards from thoughout the kingdom.  This is in the absolute beginning stages of preparation and so can be shaped to fit the needs of the participants.  I'd like to get input on the following subjects:
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> Classes you'd like to see (and who might teach them)
> Panel discussions you'd like to attend (and who would be good participants)
> Would you attend and/or teach (if available to do so) and what factors might encourage your attendance?
> Should it be attached to some other event or something all its own?
> Would you be willing to contribute original pieces to a book to be sold or given at the event?
> Other issues I haven't thought of
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> Any takers?
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> Antonia/Dawn
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