| Class
Name |
Instructor |
Description |
Student
Limit |
Age
Limit |
Class
Length |
Cost |
| Prowess in
Dance |
Duchess Eanor
of Amberhall |
We'll take
a simple dance and learn how to do it really well, which makes it
fun. Perfect for new and experienced dancers alike. |
|
|
1
hour |
|
| Sonnets
and Sestinas |
Andrew
MacBaine |
A
look at writing two popular period poetry types with set forms and rhyme schemes. Make your caged birds sing! This is a hands-on writing
class, not a history lesson on poetry. |
None |
None |
1 hour |
$0 |
| The Real History
of Gregorian Chant |
Meistara Thorhalla
Carlsdottir
af Bröberg, O.L. & O.P. |
What we have
learned about Gregorian Chant from our music appreciation courses
is woefully inadequate and sometimes full of myth. Pope Saint Gregory
the Great did not sit down and write all Gregorian Chant, despite
what the nuns taught you! Come learn how Gregorian chant evolved
from its pre-period roots. |
None |
None |
1
hour |
|
| For
Crown and Country: Writing Patriotic Songs in the SCA |
Andrew
MacBaine |
Our
Kingdoms, though not recognized by any official governments, are
real to us. Come to this class and express your loyalty to your
Crown (not limited to MidRealmers). This is a hands-on writing class,
not a review of existing songs. |
None |
None |
1
hour |
$0
|
| A
History of and how to play "the Bones" |
Alexander
de Seton |
A short history
lesson about this 3000+ year old percussion instrument, and how
to play them. I will have sets of bones for practice. |
Of
sufficient age for an hour of class time. |
None |
1
hour |
$0
Purchase
of bone sets is optional |
| A
History of and how to play the Bodhran |
Alexander
de Seton |
A
short history lesson about frame drums in general and what we know
as the bodhran in particular, and how to play it. If you have a
bodhran or tambourine, bring it. If not try to bring a piece of
cardboard the size of a bodhran (like a pizza box lid without the
pizza). I will have some cardboard pieces for use. |
None |
None |
1
hour |
$0 |
| Midrealm
Sing-A-Long |
Lady Ursula
the Widow |
You don't
have to be a bard, baby, to be in this class. We will learn some
Midrealm patriotic and comical standards and a few new songs. Much
fun, no pressure. Free song sheet provided; practice CD available
for $1. |
None |
None |
1
hour |
$0
Practice
CD available for $1 |
| Commedia
Dell' Arte: A brief history and games. |
Edward Foxley |
Commedia 101
& 102: After a brief history to help place the time frame and
conventions of Commedia the class will play several improvational
games appropriate to all skill levels and age groups. |
None |
None |
1
hour |
$0 |
| Commedia
Dell' Arte: A Full History |
Edward Foxley |
Commedia 103:
An in depth look at what influenced Commedia, the characters, masks,
costumes, and styles. Insights as to what Commedia
borrowed from and where it went in history. |
High
School Level or Higher |
None |
1
hour |
$0 |
| An
Intro to Improv |
Sofia Tyzes |
These games
will help free your creative abilities, spark your spontaneity,
and practice techniques of improvisation to
create performances |
8
and older |
None |
1
hour |
$0 |