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At 04:01 PM 4/16/2006, you wrote:<br>
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While we're on the topic of circles, I'd like to talk about modifying the
pick/pass/play format to pick/play.<br>
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<font size=2 color="#0000FF">I've noticed , during a triple-p bardic,
that there are far too many people who pass. I'm not sure whether
it's that they're uncomfortable with actually requesting someone to
perform, or they just don't want to have to make a decision. Either
way, the next circle I host I'm going to try the pick/play format
out. Unless someone beats me to it, in which case, please let me
know how it turns out.<br>
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My first Shire did this. I like it more for the same reason you
state, too many passes. I did find that one or two people tend to
sing more often because people know that they can sing, but at the same
time, it's the only type of bardic circle where I sang the same song
twice...a lady asked to hear it again. I think that the attitude of
the audience contributes to the bravery of certain performers.
Thus, I find that I will leave some circles because the hosts allow the
"take over" attitude of some singers. This format really
doesn't allow that to happen as the holder of the staff/drum/stick is the
one that people are focusing on.<br><br>
That said, I find it much more inclusive all around. However, there
are some times when people would pass anyway. We never forced
anyone, that tends to make them leave and not come back.<br><br>
Maggie<br>
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