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==Competitors== | |||
The competitors to become the 17th Bard of Caid were (in alphabetical order): | |||
* Baron [[Beorn of the Northern Sea]] | |||
* THL [[Cesar Alejandro de Baracoa]] | |||
* THL [[Galien Crow]] | |||
* Mistress [[Genevieve la Minstrelle]] | |||
* Mistress [[Mary Dedwydd verch Gwallter]] | |||
==Round 1== | ==Round 1== | ||
The first round, held at Festival of the Rose on February 1, 2025, asked competitors to perform a piece in the theme of the day, which was "Having Fun with Your Art!" | The first round, held at Festival of the Rose on February 1, 2025, asked competitors to perform a piece in the theme of the day, which was "Having Fun with Your Art!" | ||
* Round winner: Mistress [[Mary Dedwydd verch Gwallter]] | |||
==Round 2== | ==Round 2== | ||
Round 2 was held at Western Seas Anniversary, and competitors were asked to compose in two parts, featuring a period piece and a piece related to the theme of the day, "Family and/or Friendship." These each counted as a separate preliminary | Round 2 was held at Western Seas Anniversary, and competitors were asked to compose in two parts, featuring a period piece and a piece related to the theme of the day, "Family and/or Friendship." These each counted as a separate preliminary rounds to allow Western Seas residents an equitable opportunity to compete. | ||
* Round winner: Mistress [[Genevieve la Minstrelle]] | |||
==Round 3== | ==Round 3== | ||
Round 3 will be held at Starkhafn Anniversary on 04/19/2025. Competitors are asked to compose and perform a piece on-site using three words given that day. | Round 3 will be held at Starkhafn Anniversary on 04/19/2025. Competitors are asked to compose and perform a piece on-site using three words given that day. | ||
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==Finals== | ==Finals== | ||
Each of the finalists will perform | Each of the finalists will perform their best piece in person at Summer Coronation (07/12/2025) or via digital submission by 07/01/2025 for the final round. The five minute maximum will apply to this round. | ||
===Finalists=== | ===Finalists=== | ||
Revision as of 23:19, 18 April 2025
The competition for Bard of Caid 2025 generally follows the format implemented in 2015 with some adjustments. Four preliminary rounds including a digital submission round will be followed by the final round of the top three competitors.
Rules
- All bardic pieces, including introductions, cannot exceed five minutes.
- Going over time will result in point deductions.
- Competitors must compete in 3 of 4 preliminary rounds to be eligible for finals.
- Top 3 overall bardic scores will move on to the final round.
Competitors
The competitors to become the 17th Bard of Caid were (in alphabetical order):
- Baron Beorn of the Northern Sea
- THL Cesar Alejandro de Baracoa
- THL Galien Crow
- Mistress Genevieve la Minstrelle
- Mistress Mary Dedwydd verch Gwallter
Round 1
The first round, held at Festival of the Rose on February 1, 2025, asked competitors to perform a piece in the theme of the day, which was "Having Fun with Your Art!"
- Round winner: Mistress Mary Dedwydd verch Gwallter
Round 2
Round 2 was held at Western Seas Anniversary, and competitors were asked to compose in two parts, featuring a period piece and a piece related to the theme of the day, "Family and/or Friendship." These each counted as a separate preliminary rounds to allow Western Seas residents an equitable opportunity to compete.
- Round winner: Mistress Genevieve la Minstrelle
Round 3
Round 3 will be held at Starkhafn Anniversary on 04/19/2025. Competitors are asked to compose and perform a piece on-site using three words given that day.
Round 4
Round 4 is a digital submission of a period piece, to be sent between 04/20 and 06/13/2025.
Finals
Each of the finalists will perform their best piece in person at Summer Coronation (07/12/2025) or via digital submission by 07/01/2025 for the final round. The five minute maximum will apply to this round.
Finalists
TBD
