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|photocaption = Black Rose Ball 2019
|photocaption = Queen & Crown’s Bardic Champions, 2020
|location = [[Rusted Woodlands]]
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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Drake joined the SCA from 1991-1993, and returned in 2011, after attending a couple of Pennsics and other events in the mid-2000's. Drake uses he/him pronouns.
Drake (he/him) joined the SCA from 1991-1993, and returned in 2011, after attending a couple of Pennsics and other events in the mid-2000's.


He resides in the Shire of [[Rusted Woodlands]] with his wife Lady [[Jessa de Hunteleghe]] and their son [[Spencer Oranwood]], but is often found playing in the Barony of [[Concordia of the Snows]] among their bardic community. Drake is a joint student of Master Toki Skáldagörvir (aka [[Toki Redbeard]]) of Æthelmearc and Master [[Peregrine the Illuminator]] of the East Kingdom. Previously, he had been apprenticed to Mesterno [http://tilted-windmill.com/midbards/bards.html#59 Tyzes Sofia] (called Zsof) of the Midrealm, and studied under Maistre [[Lucien de Pontivy]] of the East Kingdom.
He resides in the Shire of [[Rusted Woodlands]] with his wife Lady [[Jessa de Hunteleghe]] and their son [[Spencer Oranwood]], and is often found playing in the Barony of [[Concordia of the Snows]]. Drake is a joint student of Master Toki Skáldagörvir (aka [[Toki Redbeard]]) of Æthelmearc and Master [[Peregrine the Illuminator]] of the East Kingdom. Previously, he had been apprenticed to Mesterno [http://tilted-windmill.com/midbards/bards.html#59 Tyzes Sofia] (called Zsof) of the Midrealm, and studied under Maistre [[Lucien de Pontivy]] of the East Kingdom.


== Persona ==
== Persona ==
Drake Oranwood is an English composer and musician in the Elizabethan era. He has spent time in Scotland, where he became enamored of tales of the Fae, and has traveled in Europe as well. When he is at home in London or interacting with patrons in Elizabeth's court, he is careful to maintain the secrecy of his Jewish descent. His skills include singing, songwriting, poetry, storytelling, and the lute.
Drake is an English composer and musician in the Elizabethan era. He has spent time in Scotland, where he became enamored of tales of the Fae, and has traveled in Europe as well. When he is at home in London or interacting with patrons in Elizabeth's court, he is careful to maintain the secrecy of his Jewish descent. His skills include singing, songwriting, poetry, storytelling, and the lute.


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[[Category:Solo Vocal Music]]
[[Category:Solo Vocal Music]]
[[Category:Solo Instrumental Music]]
[[Category:Solo Instrumental Music]]
[[Category:Ethereal Awards Yes]]


== Offices & Positions ==
== Offices & Positions ==
* Queen’s Bardic Champion, chosen by [[Margarita de Siena]], 2020-2021
* Consort's Bardic Champion for [[Alberic von Rostock]], 2020-2021
* Baronial Bardic Champion, [[Concordia of the Snows]], 2016-2017
* Queen's Bardic Champion for [[Queen Margarita]], 2020
* Baronial Bardic Champion for [[Jean Paul and Lylie]], [[Concordia of the Snows]], 2016-2017
* Winter Nights Bardic Champion, 2015
* Winter Nights Bardic Champion, 2015


== Projects, Performances, & Classes ==
== Projects, Performances, & Classes ==
*Blog series, [https://drakethebard.com/category/as-journey/ A&S Journey], planned year of regular A&S entries, started June 2019
*Video series, [https://drakethebard.com/category/scaathome #SCAatHome], offered to entertain the populace staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, started March 2020
*Composition, [[Masters of the Game]], for [[Hartshorn-dale]] (2019)
*Blog series, [https://drakethebard.com/category/as-journey/ A&S Journey], started June 2019
*Composition, "[[Her Garden Grows]]", to honor [[Queen Margarita]]'s reign. Performed at the EK-Midrealm Bardic Showcase, 8/15/2020
*Composition, [https://drakethebard.com/hold-the-door-open "Hold the Door Open"], promoting inclusion and equity in the Society. Performed at Q&C Bardic Champions, 2/22/2020
*Contrafact, "[[Ode to Birka]]", (tune of [http://www2.latech.edu/~bmagee/210/campion/lovehath.htm "My love hath vowed"] by Thomas Campion). Performed with voice and lute guitar at Q&C Bardic Champions, 2/22/2020
*Performance, [https://drakethebard.com/clear-or-cloudy/ "Clear or cloudy"] by John Dowland, voice and lute guitar, at Q&C Bardic Champions, 2/22/2020
*Composition, "[[Masters of the Game]]", for [[Hartshorn-dale]] (2019)
*Performer, Solo concert, Known World Cooks & Bards, Barony of Shattered Crystal, Middle Kingdom (2019)
*Performer, Solo concert, Known World Cooks & Bards, Barony of Shattered Crystal, Middle Kingdom (2019)
*Performer, Solo concerts with guests, Pennsic 43-48 (2014-2019)
*Performer, Solo concerts with guests, Pennsic 43-48 (2014-2019)
*Contrafacta, [https://drakethebard.com/filks Trilogy of filks] of [[ABBA the Bard]] for [[Wilhelm and Vienna]], 2018-2019
*Contrafacta, [https://drakethebard.com/filks Trilogy of filks] of [[ABBA the Bard]] for [[Wilhelm and Vienna]], 2018-2019
*Co-producer (with Arden of Icomb), Contributor, Vocalist, Instrumentalist, ''[[Sing for the East]]'', collaborative bardic music album, released 6/10/2017
*Co-producer (with Arden of Icomb), Contributor, Vocalist, Instrumentalist, ''[[Sing for the East]]'', collaborative bardic music album, released 6/10/2017
*Composition, [[Concordian Soil]], commissioned by their Excellencies [[Jean Paul and Lylie]], honoring [[Concordia of the Snows]]. Performed at Wars of the Roses, 05/27/2017
*Composition, "[[Concordian Soil]]", commissioned by their Excellencies [[Jean Paul and Lylie]], honoring [[Concordia of the Snows]]. Performed at Wars of the Roses, 05/27/2017
*Composition, [https://drakethebard.com/i-asked-of-thee-a-boon/ "I asked of thee a boon"], Elizabethan "air" for four voices and the lute. Performed at Laurels' Prize Tourney, Carolingia, 03/25/2017
*Composition, [https://drakethebard.com/i-asked-of-thee-a-boon/ "I asked of thee a boon"], Elizabethan "air" for four voices and the lute. Performed at Laurels' Prize Tourney, Carolingia, 03/25/2017
*Contrafact, [https://drakethebard.com/binding-of-isaac/ "The Binding of Isaac"], (tune of "My love hath vowed" by Thomas Campion). Duet with [[Spencer Oranwood]], self-accompanied on lute part, K&Q Bardic/A&S Champions, 02/11/2017
*Contrafact, [https://drakethebard.com/binding-of-isaac/ "The Binding of Isaac"], (tune of [http://www2.latech.edu/~bmagee/210/campion/lovehath.htm "My love hath vowed"] by Thomas Campion). Duet with [[Spencer Oranwood]], self-accompanied on lute part, K&Q Bardic/A&S Champions, 02/11/2017
*Author, [http://eastkingdomgazette.org/2017/01/03/arts-sciences-research-paper-16-the-double-bind-thomas-campion-and-elizabethan-women "The Double Bind: Thomas Campion and Elizabethan Women"], East Kingdom Gazette, 01/03/2017
*Author, [http://eastkingdomgazette.org/2017/01/03/arts-sciences-research-paper-16-the-double-bind-thomas-campion-and-elizabethan-women "The Double Bind: Thomas Campion and Elizabethan Women"], East Kingdom Gazette, 01/03/2017
*Musician (guitar & voice, Elizabethan lute songs), Singer (choral & solo). [http://www.feastofstnicholas.org/ Feast of St. Nicholas] (immersion Elizabethan event), Concordia, 12/10/2016
*Musician (guitar & voice, Elizabethan lute songs), Singer (choral & solo). [http://www.feastofstnicholas.org/ Feast of St. Nicholas] (immersion Elizabethan event), Concordia, 12/10/2016
*Composition, [[We Are the East]], inspired by HRM [[Caoilfhionn inghean Fhaoláin]] and offered as an anthem for the populace. Performed at K&Q Bardic Champions, 03/05/2016
*Composition, "[[We Are the East]]", inspired by HRM [[Caoilfhionn inghean Fhaoláin]] and offered as an anthem for the populace. Performed at K&Q Bardic Champions, 03/05/2016
*Composer, Vocalist, Producer, [https://drakethebard.com/hidden-gold-album/ ''Hidden Gold''], Bardic music album, released 06/20/2015
*Composer, Vocalist, Producer, [https://drakethebard.com/hidden-gold-album/ ''Hidden Gold''], Bardic music album, released 06/20/2015
*Contrafact, [https://drakethebard.com/2014/03/09/new-song-silverhair-oses-elevation/ "Silverhair"], (tune of "Drømde mik en drøm i nat") in honor of [[Ose Silverhair]]'s elevation. Performed in procession, 03/08/2015
*Contrafact, [https://drakethebard.com/2014/03/09/new-song-silverhair-oses-elevation/ "Silverhair"], (tune of "Drømde mik en drøm i nat") in honor of [[Ose Silverhair]]'s elevation. Performed in procession, 03/08/2015
*Contrafact, [https://drakethebard.com/mug-your-gate/ "Mug Your Gate"], (tune of "Watkins Ale") to popularize this means of welcoming performers at camps. Performed at Heather Dale and Friends Concert, Pennsic 42, 07/31/2013
*Contrafact, [https://drakethebard.com/mug-your-gate/ "Mug Your Gate"], (tune of "Watkins Ale") to popularize this means of welcoming performers at camps. Performed at Heather Dale and Friends Concert, Pennsic 42, 07/31/2013
*Composition, [[Lady of the Rose]], in honor of the Order. Performed at Ladies of the Rose Happy Hour, Pennsic 42, 07/31/2013
*Composition, "[[Lady of the Rose]]", in honor of the Order. Performed at Ladies of the Rose Happy Hour, Pennsic 42, 07/31/2013


'''Classes Taught'''
'''Classes Taught'''
*[https://drakethebard.com/class-notes/ My Guitar's Persona Is a Lute] (Pennsic 2018, KWCB 2019)
*[https://drakethebard.com/my-guitars-persona-is-a-lute/ My Guitar's Persona Is a Lute] (Pennsic 2018, KWCB 2019)
*[https://drakethebard.com/class-notes/ Thy Name Is Woman: Men on Women in Elizabethan England] (Pennsic 2017, 2016)
*[https://drakethebard.com/thy-name-is-woman/ Thy Name Is Woman: The Elizabethan Woman, Mansplained] (Pennsic 2017, 2016)
*[https://drakethebard.com/class-notes/ The New Bard's Road Map] (Pennsic 2019, 2017, 2016)
*[https://drakethebard.com/the-new-bards-road-map/ The New Bard's Road Map] (Pennsic 2019, 2017, 2016)
*[https://drakethebard.com/class-notes/ Songwriting to Tell a Story] (Pennsic 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, Wars of the Roses 2015, 2014, KWCB 2019)
*[https://drakethebard.com/songwriting-to-tell-a-story/ Songwriting to Tell a Story] (Pennsic 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, Wars of the Roses 2015, 2014, KWCB 2019)


== Event Staff ==
== Event Staff ==
'''EK Event Staff'''
'''EK Event Staff'''
*Co-organizer and MC, Online EK-Midrealm Bardic Showcase, 08/15/2020
*Event Steward (Autocrat), Winter Nights Bardic Competition, [[Concordia of the Snows]], 09/16/2017
*Event Steward (Autocrat), Winter Nights Bardic Competition, [[Concordia of the Snows]], 09/16/2017
*Organizer & Judge, Bardic Competition & War Point, Wars of the Roses, 05/27/2017
*Organizer & Judge, Bardic Competition & War Point, Wars of the Roses, 05/27/2017
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== More Information ==
== More Information ==
*Website: https://drakethebard.com
*Website: https://drakethebard.com
*Moderator and founder, [https://facebook.com/groups/bardicarts SCA Bardic Arts] group on Facebook
*Moderator and founder, [https://facebook.com/groups/scaneurodiversity SCA Neurodiversity] group on Facebook (Est. 2020)
*Founder and former moderator, [https://facebook.com/groups/bardicarts SCA Bardic Arts] group on Facebook (2012-2020)

Revision as of 09:32, 30 January 2021

Photo
Drake Queen Crown.png
Queen & Crown’s Bardic Champions, 2020
Information
Resides: Rusted Woodlands
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Drake Device.gif
Azure, a wolf rampant and on a chief nebuly argent three orange trees couped and fructed proper.
Award & Office Badges
Companion of the Order of the Silver Brooch Companion of the Order of the Silver Wheel Troubadour Award of Arms

Introduction

Drake (he/him) joined the SCA from 1991-1993, and returned in 2011, after attending a couple of Pennsics and other events in the mid-2000's.

He resides in the Shire of Rusted Woodlands with his wife Lady Jessa de Hunteleghe and their son Spencer Oranwood, and is often found playing in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows. Drake is a joint student of Master Toki Skáldagörvir (aka Toki Redbeard) of Æthelmearc and Master Peregrine the Illuminator of the East Kingdom. Previously, he had been apprenticed to Mesterno Tyzes Sofia (called Zsof) of the Midrealm, and studied under Maistre Lucien de Pontivy of the East Kingdom.

Persona

Drake is an English composer and musician in the Elizabethan era. He has spent time in Scotland, where he became enamored of tales of the Fae, and has traveled in Europe as well. When he is at home in London or interacting with patrons in Elizabeth's court, he is careful to maintain the secrecy of his Jewish descent. His skills include singing, songwriting, poetry, storytelling, and the lute.

Offices & Positions

Projects, Performances, & Classes

Classes Taught

Event Staff

EK Event Staff

  • Co-organizer and MC, Online EK-Midrealm Bardic Showcase, 08/15/2020
  • Event Steward (Autocrat), Winter Nights Bardic Competition, Concordia of the Snows, 09/16/2017
  • Organizer & Judge, Bardic Competition & War Point, Wars of the Roses, 05/27/2017
  • List Herald, EK Crown Tourney, 05/06/2017, 11/04/2017, 11/08/2019
  • Gate Staff, Wars of the Roses, 05/23/2015, 05/28/2016
  • List Herald, EK Novice Day, 07/11/2015
  • Gate Staff, King's and Queen's A&S Champions, 02/22/2014
  • Gate Staff, The One True Feast Day of St. Pyr, 02/29/1992

Pennsic Staff

  • Co-organizer and host, Bardic Arts Exhibition, Pennsic 42-48 (2013-2019)
  • Co-provost, Bardic Collegium, Pennsic 43-44 (2014-2015)

More Information