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<DIV>I had heard a rumor that there was to be a Bardic Collegium to be scheduled in the future.</DIV>
<DIV>Is that still in the works, or what? If so, when, where, do you need teachers for classes still, etc? Let me know what's up, as I am VERY interested in the idea!</DIV>
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<DIV>Elanor</DIV>
<P><BR><BR>To Elanor (and all other bards!):</P>
<P>Below is a reprint of the event announcement sent out by Lord Alden Drake. Yes, the first (in a long time) Bardic Collegium is being held at Three Kings, November 13th. Classes will abound, and Master Pendaran will host a bardic circle that evening. If you have suggestions for classes or would like to volunteer, please contact me privately. I'm in the process of organizing the class schedule. I hope to see (and hear!) you all there!</P>
<P>In humble service,</P>
<P>Antonia</P>
<P>Good people of Ansteorra,<BR><BR>We, Dona Antonia Bianca Santiago da Lagos, Premier Bard of Ansteorra, <BR>Master Pendaren Glamorgan, and Lord Alden Drake, are pleased to announce <BR>an event unlike any other to take place in the fairest kingdom in the <BR>Knowne World…<BR><BR>THE ANSTEORRAN BARDIC COLLEGIUM<BR><BR>The Shire of Rosenfeld has graciously agreed to host to the collegium <BR>in conjunction with Battle of Three Kings, on the weekend of November <BR>12-14. We invite bards of all ranks, skills, and styles, lovers of <BR>bardic performance, and all those in search of craft knowledge to come and <BR>partake of a day of classes and an evening of entertainment.<BR><BR>Bardic classes will be taught during the day. Dona Antonia is in <BR>charge of the class schedule and class-related information. If you are <BR>willing/available to teach, or provide class materials (or are willing to <BR>share a pavilion for use as a class room), please contact her at
<BR><A href="http://us.f514.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=dsrummel@yahoo.com&YY=32679&order=down&sort=date&pos=3&view=a&head=b"><FONT color=#003399>dsrummel@yahoo.com</FONT></A>. Once we have an idea of the number and types of <BR>classes being offered, we will post with a schedule. We will also be <BR>contacting possible teachers directly, but we would love to hear from you <BR>first! If you aren’t a teacher, but have a class idea in mind, send <BR>that in too and we will try and find a teacher for it.<BR><BR>The bardic circle, which will be held in the evening, is being <BR>coordinated by Master Pendaran. Please get in touch with him if you would like to volunteer to help with set-up/decorating the circle area, or if you <BR>have any bardic circle related questions. The format and fashion of <BR>the circle will be announced at a later date. Master Pendaran can be <BR>reached at <A
href="http://us.f514.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=twinoak@cox-internet.com&YY=32679&order=down&sort=date&pos=3&view=a&head=b"><FONT color=#003399>twinoak@cox-internet.com</FONT></A>.<BR><BR>Lord Alden has begun work on The Rising Star (an Ansteorran Bard Book), <BR>which will be available at the event, and in the future in a <BR>downloadable format. The book is to be a collection of pieces written by <BR>Ansteorrans, and will contain songs, stories, and poetry. Space is limited to <BR>three pieces per person, and space is limited, so send in your piece <BR>early. Not all pieces are guaranteed to be included, but a best effort <BR>will be made. Songs are encouraged to be sent with musical notation, <BR>which will be included in the book wherever possible. Along with your <BR>piece, please include permission to publish the piece. You can contact <BR>Lord Alden at <A
href="http://us.f514.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=alden_drake@sbcglobal.net&YY=32679&order=down&sort=date&pos=3&view=a&head=b"><FONT color=#003399>alden_drake@sbcglobal.net</FONT></A>.<BR><BR>If you have any other questions regarding the Ansteorran Bardic <BR>Collegium, please contact one of us and we will get back to you as soon as <BR>possible. Additional information regarding this event will be <BR>forthcoming.</P>
<P><BR>In service,<BR><BR>Dona Antonia, Master Pendaran, and Lord Alden<BR><BR>Coordinators – Ansteorran Bardic Collegium</P></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><p>
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