Andreva Rigaldi's SCA journal
Jan. 19th, 2009
08:52 pm
Crap. I don't think I'm going to get the hairnet done in time for MidWinter. I need a head, preferably styrafoam so I can stick pins in it. And more time to fiddle with it than just two weeks. Oh well, at least I can probably get the new green belt done.
rushedJan. 16th, 2009
02:52 pm - I did it!
I finished a sewing project! Nothing major, just wool stockings. But considering my axiom is typically "sewing makes Eeyore cry," it is still pretty major for me. I had lots of help from Lorenzo, so I'm sure that helped. I could not have done the fitting by myself.
To see pictures and more info, go to http://www.projectarchive.org/proj_deta
Now to work on the hair net. Hmmm....I found some green silk while cleaning out my sewing room. Might have to make a new belt, too. I might actually have new accessories for MidWinter A&S and Saltare!
Nov. 13th, 2008
02:59 pm - sponsoring an A&S competition
The A&S event sponsored by my barony is at the end of January. Since I am the current baronial A&S champion, I would like to sponsor something. The MidWinter A&S Champion is the entrant with the highest average score. I don't know if Their Excellencies will be choosing a new baronial champion or if they are planning on sponsoring anything. Last year, the A&S minister added a "skill level" competition that she will be doing again this year. Basically, you decide for yourself what your skill level is, and the highest score from all the entries at that skill level wins a prize. Skill level is determined by the A&S awards you have, your expertise in the area, and your personal assessment.
So I'm trying to figure out what I can sponsor. My particular art is performance and creative writing. I don't want to sponsor anything in those categories or in any one particular category. I would like to encourage more entries across the board. I had two ideas:
1. Sponsor a prize for anyone entering a category for the first time. Could be a novice entering their first competition, or it could be a C&I Laurel entering their first ever cook entry.
2. Sponsor a prize for all entries that are entered in more than one category. Interdisciplinary entries, as it were. (Actually, this was kinda ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif?v=88.8){kind=small}
peteyfrogboy's idea. His was a bit more complex, and I might do steal it for next year. This is a simplified version since it's only 2 months before the event.)
Having never sponsored anything before, I'm not sure how these would go over. However, I do feel as champion, I need to do something to encourage A&S in the barony and in the Kingdom. Opinions? Ideas? I need to figure out something soon (like before next Wednesday's business meeting preferably).
contemplativeSep. 25th, 2008
11:08 am - Overview of European Music 600-1300
I learn something every time I teach a class. Either a new bit of information that I need to add to the class, a comment from someone in the class that I want to research, or something to do with conducting the class itself. In this case it was a little of the former and LOTS of the latter. I've taught this class before, so maybe this time it was less about getting through it and more about making it better.
( Things I learned or want to change )
The class went okay. Those who took it said they enjoyed it and learned a good bit. I was just not satisfied with my presentation or level of preparation. But I am now considering classes on the development of written music and period music theory. The former would probably be of interest to musicians, vocalists, and scribes or those interested in printing. It really in kind of neat to see the advancement from tick marks above text to something that looks almost modern. I will probably need to do more research on written music for instruments, especially as you get later in period.
The latter class would probably be for a smaller, more focused group of people. It would require at least a basic understanding of music. It would deal more with the "rules" involved with musical modes, rhythmic modes, polyphony, etc and how those developed and changed during period. This one will take longer to develop, and would definitely require collaboration with Alasais. She is FAR more knowledgeable on theory. But I do see some interest from a few people who understand music and want to know more of the why behind it than just the history.
thoughtfulSep. 23rd, 2008
04:29 pm - Red Tower
WOW! The last time I posted was about MidWinter A&S in February. That's WAY too long. Of course, being down to one income, not going to events, and being in a bit of a funk about research or creating anything means there is not much to post about. This means I completely missed posting about the regional dance practice peteyfrogboy managed to pull together in AL. We went, we taught, we danced, we came up with some new ideas and inspirations, and I just as quickly lost focus again. Seems to be my standard MO lately.
However, I'm feeling the stirrings of change. Red Tower was this past weekend. ( Long breakdown of running reservations and troll )
As for the rest of the event, this had to be one of the most laid back, stress free events I have been involved with in a long time. Part of that was those involved. Part of it was the format. There were quite a few fighters on both sides of the field. There weren't as many classes as the staff probably would have liked, but most of those who could have taught were involved in other areas of the event. Also, it hard to get people to attend classes away from the field when that is where the main center of attraction for a tourney event is. I spent the majority of my time in the hall at the troll table, but I was able to go to the field for lunch and later in the afternoon after troll closed. Watching the tavern scenario was hilarious! Everyone participated - populace, heavy, and rapier fighters. I can't remember laughing that hard at a "fighting" scenario in a long time.
Court was short, but wasn't. The King and Queen were attending another event, so we only had baronial court. There were the scrolls and awards for those that won the various tournaments. We had the three traditional awards that are given at Red Tower every year - the Heart of South Downs (from the men to a woman), the Chivalry award (from the women to a man), and The Red Raven (our baronial polling order award). I missed the Red Raven being given out because I was conducting troll business. The Baron and Baroness also gave out Tower Awards, our baronial awards for service, arts, and fighting. I received a Tower Award for arts.
Feast was amazing, as all of
Clean-up the next day was super easy! It seems everyone cleaned up their units, so we only had to do the cursory go-over. The hall was swept, mopped, and set-up by the time the event steward made it out of her cabin the next morning. The field was broken down in record time. We were off-site by 12:30, which is almost unheard of. The ranger was quite pleased. All in all, it was a great event. I know I had LOTS of fun, and from what I've heard everyone that attended had the same experience.
Feb. 12th, 2008
01:48 pm - MidWinter A&S
( Wow! A post about an event during the week it actually happened! :-P )
energeticDec. 4th, 2007
01:52 pm - Magna Fair part 1
( Site )
( Administration )
( Food )
sick01:39 pm - 15th century Italian dance for sets of couples
Pizochara - http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ajfgnvd5w
Colonesse - http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ajfgnvd5w
Legiadra - http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ajfgnvd5w
sickNov. 30th, 2007
01:45 pm - dancey dancey
More reconstructions:
Lauro - http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ajfgnvd5w
Marchesana - http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ajfgnvd5w
Grazioso - http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ajfgnvd5w
Friday after Thanksgiving, I went over to peteyfrogboy's house to work on dance reconstructions. We were working on the above three dances for an upcoming class. We spent the most time (3-4 hours at least) working on Spero, a dance entry he, I, and alasais are doing for Magna Fair - comparing sources, looking at the music, trying to define the various steps, and making sure we had documentation for everything. I spent two hours yesterday typing everything up.
Spero documentation - http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ajfgnvd5w
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