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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=305141823-28092001>Hello
All,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=305141823-28092001>I hope I'm not
asking a FAQ, with this posting. </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=305141823-28092001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=305141823-28092001>We're mounting a
Merry Wives of Windsor here in Juneau, and are seeking a few good catches
and roundes to carry the action. (The catch/round concept is
important). I've found much Ravenscroft on the web, but I'm feeling
overwhelmed. Rather than hoping to stumble on the diamonds, which might
known as standard chestnuts to those experienced on this list, I thought
I'd request some advice, and see what I can get. Seems better to ask you
(all) of your favorites, and see what cream might rise to the
top.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=305141823-28092001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=305141823-28092001>Points:</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=305141823-28092001>1) topics up
for grabs in the music, if you haven't read merry wives lately: tavern
scenes, going to the heath (for a duel and also for lovemaking),
miserliness, mistaken self-importance, jealousy, and etc.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=305141823-28092001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=305141823-28092001>2) As I
understand it, a catch is like a round, but the text that is heard when the
lines are overlaid, can be, at times, ... ahem ..., surprisingly
salacious.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=305141823-28092001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=305141823-28092001>3) Our singers
are at least fair, and some excellent, with opportunities for some instrumental
accompaniment (recorders, whistles, (guitars, if necessary), and perhaps even a
hurdy gurdy). Although the cast could probably mount a fair madrigal type
of performance, this should feel more improvised, spontaneous, and
earthy.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=305141823-28092001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=305141823-28092001>4) If you've
had a wonderful theatrical experience, either performing or in the audience,
with a particular tune, let me know about that too, okay?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=305141823-28092001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=305141823-28092001>Thanks,
all.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=305141823-28092001>-Bruce</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=305141823-28092001></SPAN></FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=305141823-28092001></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=305141823-28092001>What a delight to
hit upon the SCA Minstrel Homepage. I can see there's a trove there,
I'll be checking it out as I have time.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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color=#0000ff size=2> Bruce P.
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color=#0000ff size=2> City and Borough of Juneau</FONT></DIV>
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events of September 11, I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to those who
have experienced direct and personal loss. Whether directly affected
or not, my thoughts and prayers go out to all people and their leaders, as they
move forward in this difficult time.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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