Scavenger Hunt: Play throughout the weekend! Someone will make a song about it if you find them all!
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Simon de Spaldyng 1 hour starting at 7 PM EST
SCA Ukulele
This is an introduction to playing SCA music on the ukulele, an instrument with roots in the SCA period. Simon will teach a few chords and songs hands-on, including a song apiece from the Renaissance, Medieval, and Filk repertoires. This is a hands-on class - come with your ukulele (tuned if possible), ready to play!
THL Drake Oranwood 1.5 hours starting at 10 AM EST
The Pleasures & Perils of Making Filk
Exploration of writing and sharing “filks” (new lyrics to an existing, often modern, tune). This is a subset of songwriting skills that can bring laughter and smiles, but it is not appropriate for every venue or situation.
Ms. Amelie d'Anjou 1 hour starting at 1 PM
Medieval Music Modes
Wondering how to make a tune sound more medieval? Go beyond major and minor keys, and learn about modes. We'll start at Do-Re-Mi, then go on. Previous music theory not necessary. If you write songs you want to learn this!
Hosted by Lady Vani ka Bhediya
We use the phrase "perform a ritual" with ease, but have you ever thought of the performance aspects of your ritual? The SCA has many rituals, some more obvious than others, and you may find yourself leading one someday. Using your bardic skills can not only enhance a good ritual but define it. Both historical and modern religious rituals will also be discussed, as well as how the SCA draws upon them for inspiration. Skirmish details: Two Tarot cards will be drawn for topic options. Your challenge is to start or finish one of the following: 1) A paean, or praise poem, to a period figure or deity 2) A blessing from one period figure or deity 3) A ritual outline, including at least one bardic piece We will then come back together to share our creations and celebrate everyone’s creativity!
HL Fionnghuala ingen Chellaig 1 hour starting at 12 PM EST
From Manuscript to Music: Trouvere Chansons
Have you ever seen music in a manuscript, and wondered how to translate it? What's with that four or six line staff? This class will help you deconstruct a period manuscript to help understand how to transpose it into modern notation. This will be helpful for bards and scribes alike.
Please note: a basic understanding of modern musical notation is a must. You will be lost if you don't understand how to read music.
THL Kateryn Draper 1 hour starting at 1 PM EST
Comedy in the Current Middle Ages
How to be funny - a class and discussion about the ins and outs of humor in the SCA
Gwendolyn the Graceful, Brehyres
Lyric-Writing Workshop: Rallying Cries
As a follow-up to the Rallying Cry Skirmish, we will talk about basic lyric principles and give folks a chance to apply them specifically to the creation of anthems, war songs, and other songs celebrating a kingdom, group, or house.
Rav Ezra ha-Yona
The Gazelle, Up Close: Sacred Verse of the Sephardic Golden Age
An examination of liturgical poetry in Sephardic culture in 11th and early 12th century Iberia, focusing on themes, style, and context. Poetry and biographies from three major poets will be used as case studies.