Pennsic VL - middle Sunday
Sun Aug 7 08:04:42 EDT 2016
I woke at 06:00, but went back to sleep. With the earplugs still in I slept through my alarms at 07:30. But I'm not going to a 09:00 class, so I've got the time. ☺
Sunday 08:20
Laptop charge estimated(?) at 100%. (Maybe the estimate was remaining time to charge, because then it went to "unknown"?)
Sunday 09:34
I don't think I've mentioned yet that the new tent light has turned out to be excellent, perfectly suited to my purpose. The 2nd light in the camp shower is great too. On the low setting there's enough light to see what you're doing, and hanging high at the center of the tent it doesn't cast shadows on the tent walls.
I had some leftover stroganoff for breakfast, and I'll head off to rehearsal (with my instruments for the Collegium) early. I think there may still be a (very ripe) peach left; I'll take it to eat on the walk.
I set the laptop's auto-update to check every 2 weeks (instead of daily, since I don't have Internet access here), but it's pestering me again now. ☹
Sunday 19:15
DateTimeLengthLocationClassInstructorDescription
08-0709:002.0 hrUniversity-BattlefieldGathering of the LoudsMaster Robyn SolariusShawms, sackbuts and curtals - oh my! The traditional gathering of loud instruments for group ensemble playing continues. Not for beginners. Bring music if you have any ensemble pieces you might like to try. Bring a chair.
08-0710:002.0 hrPerforming Arts Rehearsal TentPennsic Choir: Open RehearsalPennsic Performing ArtsThe Pennsic Choir welcomes all interested singers! This year's concert theme is "Of Love and Whimsy." The repertoire includes pieces by Morley, Marenzio, Scandello, Gesualdo, Dowland, and the ever-popular Anonymous.
08-0712:001.0 hrPerforming Arts Rehearsal TentMass ProjectLady Erlandr NordenskaldHands-on look into the Mass as a musical form and its importance in Renaissance vocal music. Each day we'll study and rehearse a different movement, starting with early period Kyrie and ending with a mid-15th-century Agnus Dei. Five-part class. We are going to do a mini-performance at the European Music Expo and a movement or two at the Known World Choirs Performance. Sponsored by the Known World Choir.
08-0713:001.0 hrA&S 9Johannes Ockeghem: Pedant or GeniusMistress Jadwiga KrzyzanowskaIn this class we'll explore the life and work of Johannes Ockeghem. We will examine what the life of a typical 15th-century composer of polyphony was like, how Ockeghem was regarded during his lifetime and later, and look at his most important body of work, his Masses. In particular we'll spend time on Missa Prolationum, and explain how the ingenious (or perhaps pedantic and unmusical) mensural canons work.
08-0714:001.0 hrA&S 1History of Korean CeramicsDorothyOverview of history of ceramic ware produced on the Korean peninsula with focus on celadon and buncheong ware.
08-0714:001.0 hrA&S 12From Underwear to GutenbergLady Naomi bat AvrahamWhy did it take until the second half of the 15th century for moveable type printing to be developed? A number of technological, sociological, and fashion changes all converged to make moveable type printing not only possible, but necessary. This class will trace those changes and explain how underwear ultimately led to the printing revolution.
08-0715:001.0 hrA&S 3Practical Sheath MakingÆðelwald BaldSo you bought a knife at market place but it didn't come with a sheath? I can show you how to make several simple leather sheaths.
08-0715:001.0 hrA&S 5History of Venetian Carnivale MasksLady Isabetta OrsiniA look at the history and laws concerning the masks worn during Carnival time in Venice in period.
08-0716:001.0 hrTBDRehearsal: KWC Chorulus PennsicusPennsic Performing ArtsClosed rehearsals by audition only.
08-0717:001.0 hrPerforming Arts Rehearsal TentCollegium MusicusLady Erlandr NordenskaldAdvanced reading and playing session for Renaissance instruments, to include brass, strings, wind (soft, semi and loud) in a consort-style setting. Music will be available in June for download from the Known World Choir website. This is not a class for beginning players. Bring music stand.
08-0717:001.5 hrA&S 15Romani: An Introduction to Gypsy PersonaLady Pesha the GypsyWant a Gypsy persona, but don't know how/where to start? Learn about the Rom, their history, common pitfalls, and the fun of this fascinating persona.
08-0717:002.0 hrA&S 1The Renaissance Barber-SurgeonMaster Michael GrahamThe instructor will use reproduction medical tools and facsimile texts to explain medical and surgical techniques and the role of the Barber-Surgeon.
08-0720:003.0 hrGreat HallBeginner's BallDuchess Thyra EiriksdottirThe perfect ball for people eager to dance but still learning. Never danced? Not a problem! Have you been meaning to learn but never made a class? That's okay! Maybe you'd like to take your partner out onto the floor? You're both welcome! For the Beginner's Ball we teach all of the dances and everyone is welcome. No partner is needed. You are encouraged to bring your friends! The more the merrier!
There was no 09:00 class (in my filtered personal schedule) ending by 10:00. I could have gone to the first half of the Gathering of the Louds, but sleeping a little later and leaving camp without being in a rush was nice.
KWC was good, nothing suprising. Except the surprise of being tapped to lead the tenor sectional rehearsal tomorrow, since the bass section leader has a conflict teaching a class, and another tenor (with a lower voice than mine) and past KWC director will fill in for him.
The Mass Project again spent disapointingly little time on the Josquin mass, but we had only 4 people counting the instructor.
The Ockeghem class was interesting stuff for me. I didn't get there in time to get a handout, but at the end of the class someone didn't want to keep his. It's got some great stuff - a couple of facsimile pages from manuscripts, and modern transcriptions. One of the pieces we looked at is a mensural canon - there are 2 lines of music, but each has 2 clefs and 2 (what we would call) time signatures, so it's a 4-part piece. The pairs of parts are each cannons at the third, but not moving at the same speed. (Very cerebral stuff, these early composers playing games....) (Erin was there. ☺)
Korean Ceramics was interesting. It was probably the instructor's first class. She was nervous, and hard to hear. I intend to send her an encouraging email after I get home. Pennsic survives on volunteers, including the instructors, so it's in our interest to encourage them.
From Underwear to Gutenberg was my 2nd choice that hour; Erin went to it.
Sheath making was cancelled.
The Venetian carnivale masks were a great topic. The masks were not just part of Carnivale; they were worn much of the year, and triggered a lot of controversy and many laws to regulate them. They gave people anonymity, which left them open to flout many other restrictions, social and legal. (Erin was at this class too.)
Chorulus Pennsicus was good. We had some people we were lacking yesterday. The transposed double-chorus piece is doing weird things to my head. And some of the tuning is so amazingly good. This is perhaps better than sex.
Those of us in Chorulus got to Collegium Musicus late, but we had a good session reading more music. We may perform at the KWC concert Thursday, depending on who's available and interested. We'll work that out at the next rehearsal.
There's also another recorder ensemble forming, and I think it aims to perform at the concert too. But the other group is just recorders; the Collegium is hoping for strings and buzzies (reeds) as well. The 2 string players we had today (Master Aaron Drummond and Mistress Jadwiga Krzyzanowska - they're married (now); you may recall those names as instructors this week (and previous Pennsics)) are leaving Thursday, and not planning to stay late enough for the concert.
I took the Gypsy Personna class a couple of days ago, but I had to leave before the last 30 minutes. I thought I'd be able to catch the last 30 minutes this afternoon, but Collegium Musicus ran late. ☺ But I did still get to the last 30 minutes of the barber-surgeon class. I took that several years ago, and it's fascinating stuff (to me).
My right knee was hurting a bit last night, so I've been wearing knee braces today. They are noticeable sometimes under my tunic, but Erin was the only one who asked about them.
Being middle Sunday, tonight's dinner is Thanksgiving - i.e. a roasted turkey with all the trimmings. Caer Edgemere are like family, and this is when we're all together. Not everyone can be here all 2 weeks, but anyone who's coming is usually here by Sunday night.
Tonight is the Beginners' Ball, which I think I'll skip. Tomorrow night is the Choral Ball - a new thing - which will have a chorus with the band. Some dance tunes have words, so this will be a ball composed of such dances. I expect I will go back and forth between singing and playing in the band.
Sunday 21:40
Dinner was quite nice. Turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, sauerkraut.
I washed dishes afterward.
I need to go through the class schedule and pick out things for tomorrow. I'd gotten several days ahead, but those days have gone by now.
Sunday 23:20
I've been looking at my schedule for tomorrow. I need to take my recorders, the recorder-ensemble music, and the madrigal-jam music. Moll Sotherden's glass-fusing class is also tomorrow evening (one of my traditions, and she's always glad to see me), and the Debatable Consort choir, which I often try to record. So I need to take the Zoom H2, and probably the camera's tripod. I sorted through the flash cards and found one I took out of the H2, 16GB and only ¼ used. (Room for another 12 hours+ of recording.) And the batteries in the H2 were dead, so I had to grab another pair. (And I should probably have a spare pair along.) And reset the clock. I'm suddenly carrying a lot of stuff tomorrow. ☹
Tuesday the recorder ensemble and the Mass Project are scheduled at the same time. ☹ (And this is immediately after the Pilgrimage Project's walk, so I guess I won't be joining them for a beer afterward.) 2 weeks is not enough for Pennsic.
Monday 00:28
I have showered, and I'm ready for bed. Last night was definitely cooler than the previous nights, and it was chilly in the shower. (But not to the point that I dread going.)
I wish I had spent some time on the KWC music, to be more prepared for leading a sectional rehearsal tomorrow. I'll just have to wing it. I'm not always able to spot the things that are difficult for others anyway, since my abilities are different.
There's drumming going on down by the lake, and somebody(s) woodshedding a medieval tune on recorder(s). And people just roving about and screaming - general partying. Earplugs again tonight.
[This entry was originally posted as https://syntonic-comma.dreamwidth.org/827455.html on Dreamwidth (where there are
comments).]
I woke at 06:00, but went back to sleep. With the earplugs still in I slept through my alarms at 07:30. But I'm not going to a 09:00 class, so I've got the time. ☺
Sunday 08:20
Laptop charge estimated(?) at 100%. (Maybe the estimate was remaining time to charge, because then it went to "unknown"?)
Sunday 09:34
I don't think I've mentioned yet that the new tent light has turned out to be excellent, perfectly suited to my purpose. The 2nd light in the camp shower is great too. On the low setting there's enough light to see what you're doing, and hanging high at the center of the tent it doesn't cast shadows on the tent walls.
I had some leftover stroganoff for breakfast, and I'll head off to rehearsal (with my instruments for the Collegium) early. I think there may still be a (very ripe) peach left; I'll take it to eat on the walk.
I set the laptop's auto-update to check every 2 weeks (instead of daily, since I don't have Internet access here), but it's pestering me again now. ☹
Sunday 19:15
DateTimeLengthLocationClassInstructorDescription
08-0709:002.0 hrUniversity-BattlefieldGathering of the LoudsMaster Robyn SolariusShawms, sackbuts and curtals - oh my! The traditional gathering of loud instruments for group ensemble playing continues. Not for beginners. Bring music if you have any ensemble pieces you might like to try. Bring a chair.
08-0710:002.0 hrPerforming Arts Rehearsal TentPennsic Choir: Open RehearsalPennsic Performing ArtsThe Pennsic Choir welcomes all interested singers! This year's concert theme is "Of Love and Whimsy." The repertoire includes pieces by Morley, Marenzio, Scandello, Gesualdo, Dowland, and the ever-popular Anonymous.
08-0712:001.0 hrPerforming Arts Rehearsal TentMass ProjectLady Erlandr NordenskaldHands-on look into the Mass as a musical form and its importance in Renaissance vocal music. Each day we'll study and rehearse a different movement, starting with early period Kyrie and ending with a mid-15th-century Agnus Dei. Five-part class. We are going to do a mini-performance at the European Music Expo and a movement or two at the Known World Choirs Performance. Sponsored by the Known World Choir.
08-0713:001.0 hrA&S 9Johannes Ockeghem: Pedant or GeniusMistress Jadwiga KrzyzanowskaIn this class we'll explore the life and work of Johannes Ockeghem. We will examine what the life of a typical 15th-century composer of polyphony was like, how Ockeghem was regarded during his lifetime and later, and look at his most important body of work, his Masses. In particular we'll spend time on Missa Prolationum, and explain how the ingenious (or perhaps pedantic and unmusical) mensural canons work.
08-0714:001.0 hrA&S 1History of Korean CeramicsDorothyOverview of history of ceramic ware produced on the Korean peninsula with focus on celadon and buncheong ware.
08-0714:001.0 hrA&S 12From Underwear to GutenbergLady Naomi bat AvrahamWhy did it take until the second half of the 15th century for moveable type printing to be developed? A number of technological, sociological, and fashion changes all converged to make moveable type printing not only possible, but necessary. This class will trace those changes and explain how underwear ultimately led to the printing revolution.
08-0715:001.0 hrA&S 3Practical Sheath MakingÆðelwald BaldSo you bought a knife at market place but it didn't come with a sheath? I can show you how to make several simple leather sheaths.
08-0715:001.0 hrA&S 5History of Venetian Carnivale MasksLady Isabetta OrsiniA look at the history and laws concerning the masks worn during Carnival time in Venice in period.
08-0716:001.0 hrTBDRehearsal: KWC Chorulus PennsicusPennsic Performing ArtsClosed rehearsals by audition only.
08-0717:001.0 hrPerforming Arts Rehearsal TentCollegium MusicusLady Erlandr NordenskaldAdvanced reading and playing session for Renaissance instruments, to include brass, strings, wind (soft, semi and loud) in a consort-style setting. Music will be available in June for download from the Known World Choir website. This is not a class for beginning players. Bring music stand.
08-0717:001.5 hrA&S 15Romani: An Introduction to Gypsy PersonaLady Pesha the GypsyWant a Gypsy persona, but don't know how/where to start? Learn about the Rom, their history, common pitfalls, and the fun of this fascinating persona.
08-0717:002.0 hrA&S 1The Renaissance Barber-SurgeonMaster Michael GrahamThe instructor will use reproduction medical tools and facsimile texts to explain medical and surgical techniques and the role of the Barber-Surgeon.
08-0720:003.0 hrGreat HallBeginner's BallDuchess Thyra EiriksdottirThe perfect ball for people eager to dance but still learning. Never danced? Not a problem! Have you been meaning to learn but never made a class? That's okay! Maybe you'd like to take your partner out onto the floor? You're both welcome! For the Beginner's Ball we teach all of the dances and everyone is welcome. No partner is needed. You are encouraged to bring your friends! The more the merrier!
There was no 09:00 class (in my filtered personal schedule) ending by 10:00. I could have gone to the first half of the Gathering of the Louds, but sleeping a little later and leaving camp without being in a rush was nice.
KWC was good, nothing suprising. Except the surprise of being tapped to lead the tenor sectional rehearsal tomorrow, since the bass section leader has a conflict teaching a class, and another tenor (with a lower voice than mine) and past KWC director will fill in for him.
The Mass Project again spent disapointingly little time on the Josquin mass, but we had only 4 people counting the instructor.
The Ockeghem class was interesting stuff for me. I didn't get there in time to get a handout, but at the end of the class someone didn't want to keep his. It's got some great stuff - a couple of facsimile pages from manuscripts, and modern transcriptions. One of the pieces we looked at is a mensural canon - there are 2 lines of music, but each has 2 clefs and 2 (what we would call) time signatures, so it's a 4-part piece. The pairs of parts are each cannons at the third, but not moving at the same speed. (Very cerebral stuff, these early composers playing games....) (Erin was there. ☺)
Korean Ceramics was interesting. It was probably the instructor's first class. She was nervous, and hard to hear. I intend to send her an encouraging email after I get home. Pennsic survives on volunteers, including the instructors, so it's in our interest to encourage them.
From Underwear to Gutenberg was my 2nd choice that hour; Erin went to it.
Sheath making was cancelled.
The Venetian carnivale masks were a great topic. The masks were not just part of Carnivale; they were worn much of the year, and triggered a lot of controversy and many laws to regulate them. They gave people anonymity, which left them open to flout many other restrictions, social and legal. (Erin was at this class too.)
Chorulus Pennsicus was good. We had some people we were lacking yesterday. The transposed double-chorus piece is doing weird things to my head. And some of the tuning is so amazingly good. This is perhaps better than sex.
Those of us in Chorulus got to Collegium Musicus late, but we had a good session reading more music. We may perform at the KWC concert Thursday, depending on who's available and interested. We'll work that out at the next rehearsal.
There's also another recorder ensemble forming, and I think it aims to perform at the concert too. But the other group is just recorders; the Collegium is hoping for strings and buzzies (reeds) as well. The 2 string players we had today (Master Aaron Drummond and Mistress Jadwiga Krzyzanowska - they're married (now); you may recall those names as instructors this week (and previous Pennsics)) are leaving Thursday, and not planning to stay late enough for the concert.
I took the Gypsy Personna class a couple of days ago, but I had to leave before the last 30 minutes. I thought I'd be able to catch the last 30 minutes this afternoon, but Collegium Musicus ran late. ☺ But I did still get to the last 30 minutes of the barber-surgeon class. I took that several years ago, and it's fascinating stuff (to me).
My right knee was hurting a bit last night, so I've been wearing knee braces today. They are noticeable sometimes under my tunic, but Erin was the only one who asked about them.
Being middle Sunday, tonight's dinner is Thanksgiving - i.e. a roasted turkey with all the trimmings. Caer Edgemere are like family, and this is when we're all together. Not everyone can be here all 2 weeks, but anyone who's coming is usually here by Sunday night.
Tonight is the Beginners' Ball, which I think I'll skip. Tomorrow night is the Choral Ball - a new thing - which will have a chorus with the band. Some dance tunes have words, so this will be a ball composed of such dances. I expect I will go back and forth between singing and playing in the band.
Sunday 21:40
Dinner was quite nice. Turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, sweet potatoes, sauerkraut.
I washed dishes afterward.
I need to go through the class schedule and pick out things for tomorrow. I'd gotten several days ahead, but those days have gone by now.
Sunday 23:20
I've been looking at my schedule for tomorrow. I need to take my recorders, the recorder-ensemble music, and the madrigal-jam music. Moll Sotherden's glass-fusing class is also tomorrow evening (one of my traditions, and she's always glad to see me), and the Debatable Consort choir, which I often try to record. So I need to take the Zoom H2, and probably the camera's tripod. I sorted through the flash cards and found one I took out of the H2, 16GB and only ¼ used. (Room for another 12 hours+ of recording.) And the batteries in the H2 were dead, so I had to grab another pair. (And I should probably have a spare pair along.) And reset the clock. I'm suddenly carrying a lot of stuff tomorrow. ☹
Tuesday the recorder ensemble and the Mass Project are scheduled at the same time. ☹ (And this is immediately after the Pilgrimage Project's walk, so I guess I won't be joining them for a beer afterward.) 2 weeks is not enough for Pennsic.
Monday 00:28
I have showered, and I'm ready for bed. Last night was definitely cooler than the previous nights, and it was chilly in the shower. (But not to the point that I dread going.)
I wish I had spent some time on the KWC music, to be more prepared for leading a sectional rehearsal tomorrow. I'll just have to wing it. I'm not always able to spot the things that are difficult for others anyway, since my abilities are different.
There's drumming going on down by the lake, and somebody(s) woodshedding a medieval tune on recorder(s). And people just roving about and screaming - general partying. Earplugs again tonight.
[This entry was originally posted as https://syntonic-comma.dreamwidth.org/827455.html on Dreamwidth (where there are
comments).]