ES - Children's Bardic Competition at Lughnasad

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Thank you Tiggy for your gracious words about our children.  As the proud
mundane father of Kara Mac an Ghabbann and her older brother Erik who is 19,
I really had no idea the talent those two possessed.  This was the first
time I had seen them perform in front of an audience in many years.  I was
as surprised as anyone was to hear them sing so well.  As a father, my award
of the Sable Comet of Ansteorra, Saturday night in court, was almost
overshadowed by my two children's performances.  On the way home sunday,
they were so excited and talking plans of performances and bardic circles in
the future.  Kara was even letting Erik know that she planned to unseat him
next year at Lughnasad ;)  I did let her know that the competition would be
even more fierce though as Padraig also has his sights set on the wonderful
cloak that Erik will be proudly wearing for the next year.
All I can say good folks is encourage your children in their endeavors in
the SCA, they'll make you proud :)

Laird Sean of Argyll
Sable Comet of Ansteorra
Loch Ruadh Archery Marshal

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Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 1:17 AM
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Subject: ES - Children's Bardic Competition at Lughnasad


Unto the Good Gentles of Ansteorra and their Children 

This past weekend, at the Canton of Loch Ruadhs Lughnasad event, there was
a Childrens Bardic Competition.  We all had a great deal of fun, both those
of us who ran it,  and those competing.  A hearty thanks to our judges,
competitors, and all of those who donated prizes.

Many of our young competitors had never been in a bardic circle before, and
some were nervous.  We all know what that can be like.  But, they all
persevered and rose to the challenge.  I am immensely proud of all of them.

There were twelve competitors in all, ranging in ages from five to
seventeen.  There were enough donations of prizes to offer seven prizes,
including three judges favorites.

*  The Best Story went to Tanith Wallis (age 9) for an original story about
a battle between the light and the dark dragons. 

*  Best Song went to Rhianna Faulkenberry (age 13) and Danielle Baker (age
10), for a duet of Ireland.

*  Best Performance Under the Age of Ten went most heartily to Ryan Cook
(age 5) for one of the most charming performances of  Jack and Jill. Ive
ever seen  and , judging from his performance, would never know that he
could not read.

*  Best Performance Over the Age of Ten was awarded to Dis Asasdottir for
her performance of Red is the Rose.

The awards for Best Performances by a Boy and a Girl, as well as the Best
Overall were awarded in court that evening.

*  Best Performance by a Boy went to Cormac Mcomnail (age 14, and I *hope* I
spelled that right) for a performance of Jabberwocky  a courageous
choice, especially considerering that he had never actually read it before.
The prize was a leather pouch donated by Barroness Dana Mac an Ghabhann and
a small knight-doll (made of spools) that was not only donated but made by
Their Exellencies Galen and Allessadre.

*  Best Performance by a Girl was awarded to Ursa Asasdottir (age 12) for
the performance of another challenging piece  Pucks Closing Speech from
Shakespeares *MIDSUMMER-NIGHTS DREAM*.  The prize was another doll from
Their Excellencies of a little girl, and a string of amber donated by Lady
Simone.

* Best Performance Overall was awarded to Kara Mac an Ghabhann (age 17), for
an inspiring performance of  The Water is Wide.  Lady Elanor and myself
donated a copy of  *THE ANSTEORRAN CHILDRENS BARDBOOK*.  As a side note,
Kara also competed (and very well, might I add) in the adult bardic
competition as well.  I look forward to seeing more from this Young Lady,
and her brother who, in winning the Premier Bard of Loch Ruadh also won his
first competition EVER.

All of the children did well  and I have warning for the big bards of
Ansteorra : look out behind you, because the future of our bardic community
looks bright.  Loch Ruadh has been living up to its bardic reputation.  As
Baroness Dana said to me this weekend: They know how to raise their bards in
Loch Ruadh.

One other comment:  This past weekend, I met some of the most gracious,
well-behaved, well-spoken, well-mannered, and respectful children that I
have ever met in the four years that I have been playing in the SCA.  It was
a joy and a pleasure to work with them.  I must commend their parents.

Thank you Wormy, Uri and David for judging.  Thank you Magdalea Mac an
Ghabhann for ALL of your help and support.  Thank you to all the merchants
and others who were kind enough to donate prizes.  Thank you to our
competitors who were the reason we were all there.  Thank you, all, for
making this such a joy for both Elanor and me.  I look forward to next
years Childrens Bardic, since we have been invited back to do it again at
next years Lughnasad.

Also, there is a Childrens Bardic Competition planned for Elfsea Defender
next month, as well  so, please, come and support the future of our Bardic
Community and our Kingdom.

VIVAT to you all!

Antigonus Bearbait,
Barony of Elfsea,
Kingdom of Ansteorra



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