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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 (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 [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 | 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 for [[Queen Margarita]], 2020 | * East Kingdom General, [https://bardicwar.org The First Bardic War], 2021 | ||
* Baronial Bardic Champion, [[Concordia of the Snows]], 2016-2017 | * Consort's Bardic Champion for [[Alberic von Rostock]], 2020-2021 | ||
* 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] | *Contrafact & Video, [[The Zoom Where It Happens]], (tune of "The Room Where It Happens" from ''Hamilton''), for [https://bardicwar.org The First Bardic War], 04/02/2021 | ||
*Video series, [https://drakethebard.com/category/scaathome #SCAatHome], offered to entertain the populace staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, started March 2020 | |||
*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 | *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 | *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 | ||
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'''Classes Taught''' | '''Classes Taught''' | ||
*[https://drakethebard.com/ | *[https://drakethebard.com/my-guitars-persona-is-a-lute/ My Guitar's Persona Is a Lute] (Pennsic 2018, KWCB 2019) | ||
*[https://drakethebard.com/ | *[https://drakethebard.com/thy-name-is-woman/ Thy Name Is Woman: The Elizabethan Woman, Mansplained] (Pennsic 2017, 2016) | ||
*[https://drakethebard.com/ | *[https://drakethebard.com/the-new-bards-road-map/ The New Bard's Road Map] (Pennsic 2019, 2017, 2016) | ||
*[https://drakethebard.com/ | *[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 | '''EK Events''' | ||
*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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*Gate Staff, The One True Feast Day of St. Pyr, 02/29/1992 | *Gate Staff, The One True Feast Day of St. Pyr, 02/29/1992 | ||
''' | '''Inter-Kingdom Events''' | ||
*Co-organizer and host, Bardic Arts Exhibition, Pennsic 42-48 (2013-2019) | *Co-organizer and host, Bardic Arts Exhibition, Pennsic 42-48 (2013-2019) | ||
*Co-provost, Bardic Collegium, Pennsic 43-44 (2014-2015) | *Co-provost, Bardic Collegium, Pennsic 43-44 (2014-2015) | ||
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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) | |||
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| Status: Active |
| Awards: Order of Precedence |
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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
- East Kingdom General, The First Bardic War, 2021
- Consort's Bardic Champion for Alberic von Rostock, 2020-2021
- 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
Projects, Performances, & Classes
- Contrafact & Video, The Zoom Where It Happens, (tune of "The Room Where It Happens" from Hamilton), for The First Bardic War, 04/02/2021
- Video series, #SCAatHome, offered to entertain the populace staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic, started March 2020
- Blog series, 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, "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 "My love hath vowed" by Thomas Campion). Performed with voice and lute guitar at Q&C Bardic Champions, 2/22/2020
- Performance, "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 concerts with guests, Pennsic 43-48 (2014-2019)
- Contrafacta, 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
- 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, "I asked of thee a boon", Elizabethan "air" for four voices and the lute. Performed at Laurels' Prize Tourney, Carolingia, 03/25/2017
- Contrafact, "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
- Author, "The Double Bind: Thomas Campion and Elizabethan Women", East Kingdom Gazette, 01/03/2017
- Musician (guitar & voice, Elizabethan lute songs), Singer (choral & solo). 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
- Composer, Vocalist, Producer, Hidden Gold, Bardic music album, released 06/20/2015
- Contrafact, "Silverhair", (tune of "Drømde mik en drøm i nat") in honor of Ose Silverhair's elevation. Performed in procession, 03/08/2015
- Contrafact, "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
Classes Taught
- My Guitar's Persona Is a Lute (Pennsic 2018, KWCB 2019)
- Thy Name Is Woman: The Elizabethan Woman, Mansplained (Pennsic 2017, 2016)
- The New Bard's Road Map (Pennsic 2019, 2017, 2016)
- Songwriting to Tell a Story (Pennsic 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013, Wars of the Roses 2015, 2014, KWCB 2019)
Event Staff
EK Events
- 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
Inter-Kingdom Events
- Co-organizer and host, Bardic Arts Exhibition, Pennsic 42-48 (2013-2019)
- Co-provost, Bardic Collegium, Pennsic 43-44 (2014-2015)
More Information
- Website: https://drakethebard.com
- Moderator and founder, SCA Neurodiversity group on Facebook (Est. 2020)
- Founder and former moderator, SCA Bardic Arts group on Facebook (2012-2020)