Class Schedule

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Class Descriptions

Improvisation for the SCA 

Master John Inchingham the Fool introduces newcomers to the wonders of improvisation and provides veteran performers with a chance to test their abilities. Improvisation is taught both as an art-form in and of itself and as a means of creating ideas for the aspiring bard (and for the seasoned tune-smith with writer’s block). The class is fun and informal. Come prepared to move and to make a fool of yourself! 

Reading Medieval Music: Basics of Mensural Notation 

Farolfus filius Richardi presents: Have you ever looked at a medieval music manuscript and wondered what the heck was going on? This class is a very introductory overview to the music notation systems used in Medieval Europe with a focus on the mensural notation used from the 13th century through the end of the SCA period. We will go over the basic principles and practice sight-reading and writing some simple, familiar tunes. This class assumes attendees will have at least some prior familiarity with reading modern musical notation, since we will build on concepts (like clef, staff, and note value) that exist in modern notation.

Rhythm bone basics 

Join Peter the Wanderer as he helps you learn how to use the site token. Class will cove basics of rhythm bone playing and briefly discuss the rhythm bone tradition. 

Harping on Harps 

Nadbroicc inigena Druisten  presents an Introduction to the medieval harps of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with a "Petting Zoo" of my wire-strung harps. Feel free to bring your own harps! 

The 14th Century Invention of the SCA 

Owen Alun  presents: Anachronism is Period.  Come here a tale from the 14th century of what is essentially an SCA tournament:  The Tournament of Tottenham.  Performance and discussion of what we can learn from the period text.