I’ve always had a passion for music. Who doesn’t, really? My parents encouraged me to learn to play instruments and sing at an early age. In the mundane world I have played the violin, the guitar, the clarinet, and the saxophone… though the flute has always been my one true love. I started playing the flute at the age of eight and played through college, till the age of 21.
Despite the way my youth revolved around music, finding a way to incorporate this love within the SCA has been a challenge. I’ve attempted to learn music on more period instruments, though it’s been to little success. I always resolve to try harder and make more time to practice… alas.
I’ve had more musical success in the Society with singing, choir specifically. I’ve been a part of two choir ensembles in Northern Atlantia: The Ponte Alto Singers – our Baronial group – and Laydes Fayre – an interbarional women’s choir.
Ponte Alto Singers Performances
- Chalice of the Sun God 2015
- Ponte Alto Investiture 2016
- KASF 2016
- A Service of Advent Lessons & Carols (Columbia Baptist Church) 2016
- Tournament of Love & Beauty 2017
- Yule on the Bridge 2017
Laydes Fayre Performances
- Night on the Town 2016
- Battle on the Bay 2016
- Holiday Faire 2016
- Spanish Inquisition 2017
- Love & Beauty 2017
- Night on the Town 2017
- Battle on the Bay 2017
- Midwinter’s Feast 2018
- Night on the Town 2018
- Battle on the Bay 2018
- Laydes Fayre 20th Anniversary Concert 2018
Sadly, I have lost the ability to commit to singing with either of these groups for the moment. For now I will sing on my own or at events, when the moment is right. And maybe one day I will finally master a new instrument…
Baroness Margaret Lad 