Pennsic XLVIII, War Week, Thorsday
Tho Aug 8 06:10:55 EDT 2019
Awake at 06:00 again. ☹ I'm going to try for more sleep....
Thorsday 07:21
I gave up on trying to sleep at 07:00.
The Known World Choirs dress rehearsal is at 12:00, so the 10:00-12:00 block is open today. I can come back to camp for lunch, and skip making sandwiches this morning. I'm going to try for a 09:00-11:00 class making wood-framed wax tablets; I've never managed to get into it before. I'll get there early, and eat Pop-Tarts while I review my music.
Thorsday 16:31
Today's classes:WhenWhereNameInstructorDescription
09:00 2.0 hrA&S 4Make a Pair of Wax TabletsThl Otelia d'Alsace
Make a pair of wax tablets with hand-woodworking tools.
11:00 1.0 hrA&S 8Kingdom in the Sun: The Normans in SicilyLord William de HirstFrom mercenaries to kings, the Normans established a sophisticated multicultural paradise in Sicily. Explore the glories of the "other Norman Conquest," and the legacy they left behind.
12:00 2.5 hrPerforming Arts TentRehearsal (Closed): Known World ChoirsPennsic Performing Arts
Space in use.
15:00 1.5 hrA&S 14Rise of Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 13th-14th C.Igor of NorthshieldThe Mongolian invasion into Europe cleared the way for the rise of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 13th-14th centuries.
18:00 0.5 hrPerforming Arts TentKnown World Recorder Ensemble PerformancePennsic Performing Arts
Recorder players from across the Known World join together to share their love for this medieval instrument and period music in concert. Join us for our second third Pennsic appearance!
18:00 1.0 hrBarony of Lochmere Dance TentChorulus Pennsicus Warm-UpMistress Arianna of Wynthrope
18:00 0.5 hrDance TentRehearsal (Closed): KWC Pre-Performance Warm-UpsPennsic Performing Arts(Closed Rehearsal) 6 pm: Pre-performance warm-ups and line-up in European Dance Tent for the Known World Choir performance in PAT at 6:30 pm.
18:30 1.5 hrPerforming Arts TentKnown World Choirs PerformancePennsic Performing ArtsThe Known World Choirs, consisting of the Pennsic Choir, the select choir Chorulus Pennsicus, the Youth Choir, and the Children's Choir, will perform an extravaganza of medieval and Renaissance choral music.
I finally got into the wax-tablet class. I was not even half-way done at the end of our 2 hours, but some people finished. The project is not complicated, and I could finish it at home.
I got to the Sicily class a little late. It was one of those classes covering a lot of time and distance, and all the names blend together. (Erin was there.)
The Lithuania instructor was a no-show. ☹
The rehearsals went well. I am aware of lots of mistakes I made, as is the case every year. ☹ The concert should be good tonight. KWRE starts at 18:00. I'm going to find somewhere to review music until then.
Interesting classes I didn't go to today:WhenWhereNameInstructorDescription
09:00 1.0 hrA&S 3Bestiaries: Natural Science in the Middle AgesMistress Catriona nicHugh MclaeyKnow the best way to catch an elephant? Why, look for bent over trees in the forest, of course! Come enjoy a look at the medieval bestiary or "Book of Beasts" and learn about their popularity and how they were much more than just a book of natural history.
09:00 1.0 hrA&S 5History of Venetian Carnevale MasksLady Isabetta OrsiniA look at the history and laws concerning the masks worn during Carnival time in Venice in period.
09:00 1.5 hrA&S 7Bunkan Sokutai: Formal Japanese Court GarbMaster Ishiyama Gen'tarou Yori'ieLearn how to wear and construct the Bunkan Sokutai sugata, the formal court garb of the medieval Japanese non-military aristocracy. This outfit has a number of layers and accessories that make it rarely seen in SCA circles. See the parts of this outfit that I have managed to gather together through the hard work of several people and the efforts of multiple researchers. Learn the fine points of the garments and how the outfit is assembled with accessories including formal headgear, the kanmuri.
09:00 1.5 hrA&S 15Chivalry: The History and Evolution of an IdealLady Anna von EschenbachWhat is chivalry? How did it begin? Were there books or a Code of Chivalry? Explore the development of an ideal. This class is open to both non-fighters and fighters.
10:00 1.0 hrA&S 13Death and Necromancy in RomeLady Kismira RothiemWhat was a good death to a Roman? How was necromancy used to reflect the perversion of death in war? This class will focus on Lucan's epic Civil War that he wrote during the rule of Emperor Nero. Used to depict a scathing critique of Nero, Lucan exemplifies the stoic philosophy of a good death in his epic poem. He accomplished this by introducing the necromantic witch Erichtho, whose rituals brought back the unwilling souls of the dead for the use of divination. The class will discuss stoic philosophy and the madness of Nero's reign to better understand why men like Lucan were trying to hold tight to stoic ideologies.
11:00 1.0 hrA&S 7Justinian’s Plague and The Great MortalityBaroness Slany bean UillicCome learn about flagellants, fleas, *tarbagans+, plague saints, and what Empress Theodora did with her three orifices.
11:00 1.0 hrA&S 17Medieval Soil AmendmentsBaroness Ellice de VallesCome discuss a variety of soil amendments used by medieval gardeners, and talk about why they were/are added/used from both a modern and medieval standpoint. We will try to discuss at least four soil amendments, and possibly more if time permits.
11:00 1.0 hrA&S 18Which Cheese Is Good Cheese?Mistress Hrosvitha von CelleWhen cheese is called for in a recipe, how do you know what type of cheese to pick? This class will focus on Cheddar options available and delve into when to use one over the other. We will sample several types of Cheddar and discuss how it changes a dish. Come hungry and bring water to drink.
11:00 1.0 hrPerforming Arts Rehearsal TentMeet the Cancionero de PalacioMistress Eliane HalevyThe Cancionero de Palacio is a songbook compiled in Spain between the mid-1470s and 1520. Its approximately 460 songs on mostly secular topics are full of variety, fun, romance, history, and pathos. Two of them are being sung by the Known World Choir this year. Come learn about the CdeP and a few of its songs. (Singing optional but encouraged)!
12:00 1.0 hrA&S 13Unsolved Mysteries of the Middle AgesMistress Catriona nicHugh MclaeyDid Marco Polo actually travel to Cathay? Who is buried at Glastonbury? There was a pregnant Pope? And just when was the Cerne Abbas Giant carved into the side of a hill? This is a lighthearted look at the hoaxes, conundrums, and mysteries from and about the Middle Ages.
13:00 2.0 hrA&S 13Bizarre Religious Practices of the Middle AgesMaster Alan FairfaxMedieval Europeans had some religious practices that were downright weird. However, even the most outlandish behaviors were honest attempts to find spiritual connections or improve the world. Get some context of some of the strangest religious practices of the medieval period, focusing on western European Christianity. Due to an abundance of material, this is a new 2-hour version of the class.
13:00 2.0 hrA&S 15Mandala: A Gateway to Buddhist CosmologySǫlveig ÞrándardóttirAn introduction to Buddhist cosmology as experienced through mandala. A mandala is both a map of the universe and an object of meditation. Bring a compass, protractor, and clear flexible ruler along with drawing materials to make your own mandala to take home with you. Limited loaner supplies will be available.
16:00 1.0 hrA&S 8Mounted Hunting: Riding to Hounds in PeriodLord Bregowine of HorseheathWe'll explore the history of mounted hunting through the ages and its influence on society and culture.
Freyasday 00:27
The concerts went well. Lots of room for improvement, as always, but these are groups that don't exist outside of Pennsic, and they have only 3 (KWRE), 4 (Chorulus), or 7 (KWC) rehearsals. Chorulus is frickin' amazing for 4.5 hours of rehearsal, and so is the KWC for 14 hours. I have a recording. (Needs editing, but so do many previous recordings.)
Erin and I spent the evening chatting and imbibing after the concert.
Back at Caer Edgemere, dinner was ziti. And there were fresh-baked cookies.
I have added the .wav and mp3 recording of tonight's concerts (KWRE, Children's Choir, Youth Choir, Chorulus, KWC) to the website, and tagged/captioned today's photos.
Freyasday 02:41
The recording is good.
I'm trekking off to the showers.
Laptop at 29%.
[This entry was originally posted as https://syntonic-comma.dreamwidth.org/1082662.html on Dreamwidth (where there are
comments).]
Awake at 06:00 again. ☹ I'm going to try for more sleep....
Thorsday 07:21
I gave up on trying to sleep at 07:00.
The Known World Choirs dress rehearsal is at 12:00, so the 10:00-12:00 block is open today. I can come back to camp for lunch, and skip making sandwiches this morning. I'm going to try for a 09:00-11:00 class making wood-framed wax tablets; I've never managed to get into it before. I'll get there early, and eat Pop-Tarts while I review my music.
Thorsday 16:31
Today's classes:WhenWhereNameInstructorDescription
09:00 2.0 hrA&S 4Make a Pair of Wax TabletsThl Otelia d'Alsace
Make a pair of wax tablets with hand-woodworking tools.
11:00 1.0 hrA&S 8Kingdom in the Sun: The Normans in SicilyLord William de HirstFrom mercenaries to kings, the Normans established a sophisticated multicultural paradise in Sicily. Explore the glories of the "other Norman Conquest," and the legacy they left behind.
12:00 2.5 hrPerforming Arts TentRehearsal (Closed): Known World ChoirsPennsic Performing Arts
Space in use.
15:00 1.5 hrA&S 14Rise of Grand Duchy of Lithuania in 13th-14th C.Igor of NorthshieldThe Mongolian invasion into Europe cleared the way for the rise of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania in the 13th-14th centuries.
18:00 0.5 hrPerforming Arts TentKnown World Recorder Ensemble PerformancePennsic Performing Arts
Recorder players from across the Known World join together to share their love for this medieval instrument and period music in concert. Join us for our second third Pennsic appearance!
18:00 1.0 hrBarony of Lochmere Dance TentChorulus Pennsicus Warm-UpMistress Arianna of Wynthrope
18:00 0.5 hrDance TentRehearsal (Closed): KWC Pre-Performance Warm-UpsPennsic Performing Arts(Closed Rehearsal) 6 pm: Pre-performance warm-ups and line-up in European Dance Tent for the Known World Choir performance in PAT at 6:30 pm.
18:30 1.5 hrPerforming Arts TentKnown World Choirs PerformancePennsic Performing ArtsThe Known World Choirs, consisting of the Pennsic Choir, the select choir Chorulus Pennsicus, the Youth Choir, and the Children's Choir, will perform an extravaganza of medieval and Renaissance choral music.
I finally got into the wax-tablet class. I was not even half-way done at the end of our 2 hours, but some people finished. The project is not complicated, and I could finish it at home.
I got to the Sicily class a little late. It was one of those classes covering a lot of time and distance, and all the names blend together. (Erin was there.)
The Lithuania instructor was a no-show. ☹
The rehearsals went well. I am aware of lots of mistakes I made, as is the case every year. ☹ The concert should be good tonight. KWRE starts at 18:00. I'm going to find somewhere to review music until then.
Interesting classes I didn't go to today:WhenWhereNameInstructorDescription
09:00 1.0 hrA&S 3Bestiaries: Natural Science in the Middle AgesMistress Catriona nicHugh MclaeyKnow the best way to catch an elephant? Why, look for bent over trees in the forest, of course! Come enjoy a look at the medieval bestiary or "Book of Beasts" and learn about their popularity and how they were much more than just a book of natural history.
09:00 1.0 hrA&S 5History of Venetian Carnevale MasksLady Isabetta OrsiniA look at the history and laws concerning the masks worn during Carnival time in Venice in period.
09:00 1.5 hrA&S 7Bunkan Sokutai: Formal Japanese Court GarbMaster Ishiyama Gen'tarou Yori'ieLearn how to wear and construct the Bunkan Sokutai sugata, the formal court garb of the medieval Japanese non-military aristocracy. This outfit has a number of layers and accessories that make it rarely seen in SCA circles. See the parts of this outfit that I have managed to gather together through the hard work of several people and the efforts of multiple researchers. Learn the fine points of the garments and how the outfit is assembled with accessories including formal headgear, the kanmuri.
09:00 1.5 hrA&S 15Chivalry: The History and Evolution of an IdealLady Anna von EschenbachWhat is chivalry? How did it begin? Were there books or a Code of Chivalry? Explore the development of an ideal. This class is open to both non-fighters and fighters.
10:00 1.0 hrA&S 13Death and Necromancy in RomeLady Kismira RothiemWhat was a good death to a Roman? How was necromancy used to reflect the perversion of death in war? This class will focus on Lucan's epic Civil War that he wrote during the rule of Emperor Nero. Used to depict a scathing critique of Nero, Lucan exemplifies the stoic philosophy of a good death in his epic poem. He accomplished this by introducing the necromantic witch Erichtho, whose rituals brought back the unwilling souls of the dead for the use of divination. The class will discuss stoic philosophy and the madness of Nero's reign to better understand why men like Lucan were trying to hold tight to stoic ideologies.
11:00 1.0 hrA&S 7Justinian’s Plague and The Great MortalityBaroness Slany bean UillicCome learn about flagellants, fleas, *tarbagans+, plague saints, and what Empress Theodora did with her three orifices.
11:00 1.0 hrA&S 17Medieval Soil AmendmentsBaroness Ellice de VallesCome discuss a variety of soil amendments used by medieval gardeners, and talk about why they were/are added/used from both a modern and medieval standpoint. We will try to discuss at least four soil amendments, and possibly more if time permits.
11:00 1.0 hrA&S 18Which Cheese Is Good Cheese?Mistress Hrosvitha von CelleWhen cheese is called for in a recipe, how do you know what type of cheese to pick? This class will focus on Cheddar options available and delve into when to use one over the other. We will sample several types of Cheddar and discuss how it changes a dish. Come hungry and bring water to drink.
11:00 1.0 hrPerforming Arts Rehearsal TentMeet the Cancionero de PalacioMistress Eliane HalevyThe Cancionero de Palacio is a songbook compiled in Spain between the mid-1470s and 1520. Its approximately 460 songs on mostly secular topics are full of variety, fun, romance, history, and pathos. Two of them are being sung by the Known World Choir this year. Come learn about the CdeP and a few of its songs. (Singing optional but encouraged)!
12:00 1.0 hrA&S 13Unsolved Mysteries of the Middle AgesMistress Catriona nicHugh MclaeyDid Marco Polo actually travel to Cathay? Who is buried at Glastonbury? There was a pregnant Pope? And just when was the Cerne Abbas Giant carved into the side of a hill? This is a lighthearted look at the hoaxes, conundrums, and mysteries from and about the Middle Ages.
13:00 2.0 hrA&S 13Bizarre Religious Practices of the Middle AgesMaster Alan FairfaxMedieval Europeans had some religious practices that were downright weird. However, even the most outlandish behaviors were honest attempts to find spiritual connections or improve the world. Get some context of some of the strangest religious practices of the medieval period, focusing on western European Christianity. Due to an abundance of material, this is a new 2-hour version of the class.
13:00 2.0 hrA&S 15Mandala: A Gateway to Buddhist CosmologySǫlveig ÞrándardóttirAn introduction to Buddhist cosmology as experienced through mandala. A mandala is both a map of the universe and an object of meditation. Bring a compass, protractor, and clear flexible ruler along with drawing materials to make your own mandala to take home with you. Limited loaner supplies will be available.
16:00 1.0 hrA&S 8Mounted Hunting: Riding to Hounds in PeriodLord Bregowine of HorseheathWe'll explore the history of mounted hunting through the ages and its influence on society and culture.
Freyasday 00:27
The concerts went well. Lots of room for improvement, as always, but these are groups that don't exist outside of Pennsic, and they have only 3 (KWRE), 4 (Chorulus), or 7 (KWC) rehearsals. Chorulus is frickin' amazing for 4.5 hours of rehearsal, and so is the KWC for 14 hours. I have a recording. (Needs editing, but so do many previous recordings.)
Erin and I spent the evening chatting and imbibing after the concert.
Back at Caer Edgemere, dinner was ziti. And there were fresh-baked cookies.
I have added the .wav and mp3 recording of tonight's concerts (KWRE, Children's Choir, Youth Choir, Chorulus, KWC) to the website, and tagged/captioned today's photos.
Freyasday 02:41
The recording is good.
I'm trekking off to the showers.
Laptop at 29%.
[This entry was originally posted as https://syntonic-comma.dreamwidth.org/1082662.html on Dreamwidth (where there are
comments).]