[MR] Fwd: Running bardic circles

Thu Jun 23 22:46:46 PDT 2011

>May I ask how you've found bardic circles unwelcoming? I ask because I 
want to be certain I don't make that mistake. Have any others had this 
problem? If so, how would you fix the problem?<

if I may,that problem is quite simple to fix,and yes I have seen it unfortunately,

some of the problems are that people announce that "were having a Bardic come if you only know certain music,or a certain time period."
thats limiting,so what do you do to fix it??
simple...

announce a Bardic open to all to show there talents and to enjoy friendship and fun.

pennsic 24,I was with a Bardly fellow and we went looking for circles to play in for we had drums and our bard hats on and was open for anything,
as soon as it started and after a few minutes of playing,and with several stories and jokes from all over,people came in droves.
the word got out and BOOM! it was a Bardstrom of people.

I dont remember too much that night but I know it was a hum-dinger of a fun night.

but there are other circles,the ones where you see people sitting about a fire,as soon as you stop to see whats up,they invite you in,
put drink or food in your hand and while your doing anything,whether song,joke..story anything,
you have the happiest people in the camp..all from a single invite to share the fire.

need I say more.it happens to me all the time,I know its happened to a few of the fine people on this list.

now lets all get busy,and get our Brad on..eh?

with love and in service,

Torgar

Fearlessness is better then a faint heart for any man who puts his nose out of  doors,The length of my life and the day of my death were fated long ago.

Thorwulfgar Uvaerkaller

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From: Amerie Helton <ameriehelton at bellsouth.net>
To: Merry Rose <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 10:03 PM
Subject: [MR] Fwd:  Running bardic circles

Once again, forgot that pesky "reply all" button.

Dervila

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Amerie Helton <ameriehelton at bellsouth.net>
> Date: June 22, 2011 10:40:52 PM EDT
> To: Made For Willow <madeforwillow at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [MR] Running bardic circles
> 
> Baroness Willow-
> 
> May I ask how you've found bardic circles unwelcoming? I ask because I want to be certain I don't make that mistake. Have any others had this problem? If so, how would you fix the problem?
> 
> Thank you very much,
> Mistress Dervila
> 
> On Jun 21, 2011, at 10:41 AM, Made For Willow 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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