[MR] ATLANTIAN ROYAL BARD COMPETITION IS UPON US!

[Tracey Duncan]

This is a reminder that it is time for Syr Justus and I to pass on the Notable 
positions of Royal Bard once again.  The competition will be held on Saturday at 
Atlantia's Twelfth Night and the format is as follows:

This year's competition will be in Three Rounds. The first round begins at 11:00 
am and is  VIKING in honor of the theme of this years Twelfth Night. You must  
perform something that is Viking-related or Viking-inspired. Those who  make it 
to Round Two (which will be at 1:00 pm) will be asked to perform something based 
on  INSPIRATION and must advise why you were inspired to do that piece.  ROUND 
THREE will be the Finals at 3:00 pm and will be the PERFORMER'S CHOICE. There  
will be a diverse and learned panel of judges this year who will score  
participants on ORIGINALITY, PRESENTATION, SKILL LEVEL,  
AUTHENTICITY/DOCUMENTATION, and ENTERTAINMENT VALUE.  Those who make it to the 
Final Round will be judged by Their Majesties who will name Their new Kingdom 
Bard at Evening Court.

We also invite all those who love the Performing Arts to support this 
competition with your presence in the audience.  You will most assuredly be 
inspired and entertained!  If you have any questions, please contact me.  



 Lady Rosanella Vespucci  
Argent, a hummingbird rising to sinister vert between three roses gules within 
an orle purpure
Chatelaine, Barony of Windmasters' Hill
Pursuivant Herald-at-Large, Kingdom of Atlantia
Queen's Royal Bard, Kingdom of Atlantia
Deputy of Performing Arts, Kingdom of Atlantia