[MR] Running bardic circles

[Jim/Mathias]

Just because someone doesn't have the talent, or the chutzpah, to perform
themselves, doesn't mean they might not have valuable input to give to a
performer.  I, for one, can't carry a tune in a basket.  Doesn't change how
well I can hear.

Mathias

On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 10:53 AM, Eric Campbell <solvarr at gmail.com> wrote:

> I disagree. Not every bardic circle needs to be open to everyone.
> If the circle encourages critiques and commentary it is more useful to
> a have a grouping of fellow artisans and not a group of
> noncontributing spectators.
> Solvarr
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM, Made For Willow
> <madeforwillow at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Greetings Good Gentles,
> >
> > I am glad to see this conversation and wish to comment. I support Pick,
> Pass and Play...no one should be forced to perform at any Bardic. It is the
> fellowship of the Circle that brings people together. It is often observing
> the Bardic Circle that will bring interest to a possible new performer. Not
> all who come to a circle know songs, or stories to share, it is by attending
> a Bardic that one will learn.
> >
> > Bardic Circles should not be a pressure pot for someone to perform.
> >
> > If you take a moment and look back at the history of a Bardic Circle, you
> will find that after a day of toil and travel, family, friends, workers, and
> travelers would gather about a fire in the evening, to prepare a meal, to
> keep warm, to share their day. Once the meal was finished, the spirits may
> have been shared and the stories of their day’s journey, past travels or
> simply a tall story would begin. Singing songs, sharing stories, enjoying
> food and drink, that is what an original circle was.
> >
> > Keep this in mind. If your circle is closed, and unwelcoming, others will
> not join. A Bardic Circle should always have space for others to join, be
> open and welcoming.
> >
> > I say this from personal experience, and I will ask...when was the last
> time you heard me sing?  I have not in a very long time joined a Bardic
> Circle, due to the pressure of poorly run Bardic Circles, a closed
> unwelcoming circle, or pressure to perform. As a professional singer, I
> often enjoy listening.
> >
> > That being said, I will not point fingers, nor will I press the issue. I
> will render this advice:
> >
> > -All Bardic Circles should be open to any and all who wish to come
> > -Any song or story, no matter what level of talent is wonderful to hear…
> > -Children are the future of the SCA, teach them and welcome them.
> > -If you want to learn a song…ask the person who sang it for the lyrics
> > -Do not feel pressured to perform…ALL ARE WELCOME….
> >
> > I would be happy to host a Bardic Circle at any event....and know that
> you and all are welcome. Your songs and stories are part of the legend of
> the Circle.
> > Bring them, share them and learn more.
> >
> > In service to the Dream,
> > Baroness Willow Faye Dunne
> >
> >
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