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Tag: Bardic

The Saga of the Burning of Njal

November 16, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

…and Bergþora will make you a promise, which she will keep, that you will be paid for in blood… On October 14 of this year (AS LII), over fifty performers gathered to tell a story. Not just any story; either. It the biggest, bloodiest saga in all of Icelandic literature: The Saga of the Burning …

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East Kingdom Bards Enchant Their Audience at Winter Nights

September 27, 2017 by osesilverhair

On a bright September afternoon, bards from far and wide gathered around the fireplace at Scotia United Methodist Church, in Concordia of the Snows, to spin tales and sing songs. They came from as far away as Malagentia and the Crown Province of Ostgardr to show their prowess and polish their skills. This would be …

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King’s and Queen’s Bardic Champions: Final Pieces

February 17, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Gazette asked each of the final four performers to share their piece with us.  The four performers received the task of composing a piece with a specific theme, each one receiving one of the four seasons.   Winter – Countess Chatricam Meghanta or “Megha” The piece as performed is based on Purananuru poem # …

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The East Choses New King’s and Queen’s Bards

February 14, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

On a day befitting the name of our hosts, Concordia of the Snows, thirteen exceptional performers assembled to vie for the positions of King’s and Queen’s Bards.  The competition consisted of three rounds, with each performer given a total of 15 minutes to use over all three rounds (with extra time available for the finals …

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Important Update to Rules for King’s and Queen’s Bardic Champions Competition

January 23, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings and good fortune to all who read these words: Their Majesty Brion and Anna and Their Majesties’ Bardic Champions have heard your requests for a longer time limit for performances in the competition.  After carefully considering the schedule and the need to have Their Majesties give sufficient attention to both the Bardic and the …

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IMPORTANT: Registration to Compete for King & Queen Bardic Championship

January 23, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings and good fortune to all who read these words: It’s less than a month until K&Q Bardic Champions, and we still have less than 10 people signed up to compete. Please be aware that, in order to accommodate having K&Q A&S and Bardic Champions on the same day, we NEED to have every Bardic …

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East Kingdom Bardic Championship

December 6, 2016 by East Kingdom Gazette

The East Kingdom Bardic Championship will take place on February 11, 2017 in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows (Scotia, NY) East Kingdom Bardic Championship King Brion and Queen Anna will select their Bardic Champions based on a three-round competition.  Competitors will be judged by Their Majesties and the current Champions, along with an …

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Arts & Sciences and Bardic Championships

November 22, 2016 by East Kingdom Gazette

Unto Our beloved populace, As many of you are aware, this year’s Arts & Sciences and Bardic Championships will be a combined event this year. We write this day to clear up a couple of misconceptions about the combining of these two important events. We received some extremely good ideas from our Peers and members …

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East-Middle Bardic Showcase at Pennsic War

July 28, 2016 by East Kingdom Gazette

East-Middle Bardic Showcase When: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sunday, August 7th Where: East Kingdom Royal Mistress Alys, Queen’s Bard, and Lady AEthelflied, King’s Bard, along with Mistress Zsof, King’s Bard of the Midrealm, invite one and all to attend the annual East Middle Bardic Showcase at Pennsic.  The Showcase is not a competition; it is intended as …

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Performance Arts at SCA 50 Year

March 10, 2016 by East Kingdom Gazette

This article was originally posted at the Midrealm Gazette and is reprinted here in full. Singers, storytellers, bards and buskers: Want to perform at 50 Year? Please fill out this Google Form: Click here to submit your application to perform on the outdoor stage, tavern, busking area, or indoor stage. Please note: the application is NOT required …

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