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The Pennsic War
Designed as a Medieval "War" between the Kingdoms of the East and the Middle of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Pennsic is also the largest SCA event, with activities include large melee battles, tournaments, archery, stage performances, dancing, and hundreds of classes on medieval topics.
It has come to our attention that there may be some confusion regarding the Pennsic 53 Music Program, and we would like to take a moment to help clarify a few details.
Time Blocks:
We’re planning to schedule musical acts from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) and again starting at 8:00 PM, running from Wednesday of Peace Week through Wednesday of War Week. These aren’t the only times the amphitheater is available for music—just the main time slots we’re organizing for performances.
Who will be performing:
Many of our staff members have reached out to performers they’ve come to know through attending Pennsic over the years. That said, we know there are many talented musicians we haven’t had the chance to connect with yet!
If you’re interested in applying for one of these time slots, we’d love to hear from you—please email us at Music53@pennsicwar.org.
If those scheduled times don’t quite fit your plans but you’d still like to hold a musical act at the Amphitheater, you’re very welcome to submit your performance through Thing.
Other activities at the Amphitheater:
The schedule has been carefully developed to minimize conflicts with other activities, drawing on traditional time slots and usage patterns from previous years. As with any new initiative, some adjustments may be necessary, and our staff is committed to working with participants to accommodate needs whenever possible.
To schedule a performance or rehearsal in the Amphitheater, please submit your request through Thing. If your requested time is unavailable, a staff member will contact you to discuss alternative options.
Why Musicians:
This project is a true labor of love from the Mayor, a fellow musician, who wanted to create a space where the many different musical styles of Pennsic could come together and shine. We know there are incredible artists throughout the Society, and our goal is to give them a welcoming stage—especially those who might not have considered performing in this kind of setting before.
If you still have concerns, please reach out to Baroness Katerina at dmcultural@pennsicwar.org.
By Unknown illustrator, Czechoslovakia, 1417 A.D. - The Olomouc Bible, Part I, folio 276r Kept today at the Research Library in Olomouc, https://www.digitalniknihovna.cz/vkol/view/uuid:7d53bba8-bb77-440a-be95-3ab26eac4682?page=uuid:9ba78046-8c2a-4a1d-bc41-6293d7d5b22c, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=155110431
Time Blocks:
We’re planning to schedule musical acts from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon) and again starting at 8:00 PM, running from Wednesday of Peace Week through Wednesday of War Week. These aren’t the only times the amphitheater is available for music—just the main time slots we’re organizing for performances.
Who will be performing:
Many of our staff members have reached out to performers they’ve come to know through attending Pennsic over the years. That said, we know there are many talented musicians we haven’t had the chance to connect with yet!
If you’re interested in applying for one of these time slots, we’d love to hear from you—please email us at Music53@pennsicwar.org.
If those scheduled times don’t quite fit your plans but you’d still like to hold a musical act at the Amphitheater, you’re very welcome to submit your performance through Thing.
Other activities at the Amphitheater:
The schedule has been carefully developed to minimize conflicts with other activities, drawing on traditional time slots and usage patterns from previous years. As with any new initiative, some adjustments may be necessary, and our staff is committed to working with participants to accommodate needs whenever possible.
To schedule a performance or rehearsal in the Amphitheater, please submit your request through Thing. If your requested time is unavailable, a staff member will contact you to discuss alternative options.
Why Musicians:
This project is a true labor of love from the Mayor, a fellow musician, who wanted to create a space where the many different musical styles of Pennsic could come together and shine. We know there are incredible artists throughout the Society, and our goal is to give them a welcoming stage—especially those who might not have considered performing in this kind of setting before.
If you still have concerns, please reach out to Baroness Katerina at dmcultural@pennsicwar.org.
By Unknown illustrator, Czechoslovakia, 1417 A.D. - The Olomouc Bible, Part I, folio 276r Kept today at the Research Library in Olomouc, https://www.digitalniknihovna.cz/vkol/view/uuid:7d53bba8-bb77-440a-be95-3ab26eac4682?page=uuid:9ba78046-8c2a-4a1d-bc41-6293d7d5b22c, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=155110431
Thing 2.0 Soft Opening! Thing 2.0 is open NOW!
For those interested in registering classes right away, the Thing 2.0 soft opening is today! Tuesday, March 10th, at 9am EDT.
For those who are not in a hurry, the Town Hall meeting will demonstrate the new features for both teachers and students. The meeting will be Sunday, March 15, 2pm EDT, and can be accessed via this link:
https://meet.google.com/zpf-rcwf-ujp?hs=224
We look forward to seeing the great diversity and depth of subjects that you, our teachers, will bring to the university this summer!
Your Pennsic University Team
For those interested in registering classes right away, the Thing 2.0 soft opening is today! Tuesday, March 10th, at 9am EDT.
For those who are not in a hurry, the Town Hall meeting will demonstrate the new features for both teachers and students. The meeting will be Sunday, March 15, 2pm EDT, and can be accessed via this link:
https://meet.google.com/zpf-rcwf-ujp?hs=224
We look forward to seeing the great diversity and depth of subjects that you, our teachers, will bring to the university this summer!
Your Pennsic University Team
THING 2.0 GRAND OPENING!
Greetings from the Pennsic University team! Even though the snow lies thick on the ground still, and the heat of Pennsic is months away, our team has been hard at work. The developers have been working since last Pennsic to incorporate many of the suggestions we received for improving Thing. Because of the many updates to Thing—and because some teachers asked for it—we will host a Google Meet on Sunday, March 15, to demonstrate new features, including a person-centered, accessible, mobile-friendly interface, and answer questions for teachers. The meeting will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend on Sunday.
If we are ready before March 15, we will open Thing for class submission early for those who are comfortable entering schedules and classes without additional support. However, we’ll begin answering questions and providing support after the meeting on the 15th. Additionally, depending on the response, we may hold more online support sessions. The link for Sunday the 15th is:
https://meet.google.com/zpf-rcwf-ujp?hs=2
Greetings from the Pennsic University team! Even though the snow lies thick on the ground still, and the heat of Pennsic is months away, our team has been hard at work. The developers have been working since last Pennsic to incorporate many of the suggestions we received for improving Thing. Because of the many updates to Thing—and because some teachers asked for it—we will host a Google Meet on Sunday, March 15, to demonstrate new features, including a person-centered, accessible, mobile-friendly interface, and answer questions for teachers. The meeting will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend on Sunday.
If we are ready before March 15, we will open Thing for class submission early for those who are comfortable entering schedules and classes without additional support. However, we’ll begin answering questions and providing support after the meeting on the 15th. Additionally, depending on the response, we may hold more online support sessions. The link for Sunday the 15th is:
https://meet.google.com/zpf-rcwf-ujp?hs=2
Mayor's Office, March 2025
The snows are retreating (yeah I know, never trust April) and the temperatures are rising. If you close your eyes you can already smell the campfires and the cooking and hear….. Well what do you hear?
My first SCA event was Pennsic 35. I knew nothing, and aside from my companion, no one. I was in “garb”, sort of. Pictures are well hidden. But I haven’t missed a Pennsic since. One of the things that kept me coming back was the music. It was everywhere. You literally walked from one music bubble into the other. In time I played some myself here and there.
Alas, slowly the music has had less and less of a presence in Pennsic public life, and for years I promised myself that if I ever became Mayor, I would try to bring some of that spark back. And here we are. A plan has been hatched to bring more music to the stage utilizing the Amphitheater by the store. A fine team of volunteers, consisting of His Excellency, Master Sylvannus the Drummer, Master Donovan the Drummer (OL), and the Lovely Audrey have been assembled to put together an entertainment schedule and coordinate the events.
Look for forthcoming information from the Music Team!
YIS, Baron Oscar Goerijs Goriszoon, OP Pennsic Mayor 53
The snows are retreating (yeah I know, never trust April) and the temperatures are rising. If you close your eyes you can already smell the campfires and the cooking and hear….. Well what do you hear?
My first SCA event was Pennsic 35. I knew nothing, and aside from my companion, no one. I was in “garb”, sort of. Pictures are well hidden. But I haven’t missed a Pennsic since. One of the things that kept me coming back was the music. It was everywhere. You literally walked from one music bubble into the other. In time I played some myself here and there.
Alas, slowly the music has had less and less of a presence in Pennsic public life, and for years I promised myself that if I ever became Mayor, I would try to bring some of that spark back. And here we are. A plan has been hatched to bring more music to the stage utilizing the Amphitheater by the store. A fine team of volunteers, consisting of His Excellency, Master Sylvannus the Drummer, Master Donovan the Drummer (OL), and the Lovely Audrey have been assembled to put together an entertainment schedule and coordinate the events.
Look for forthcoming information from the Music Team!
YIS, Baron Oscar Goerijs Goriszoon, OP Pennsic Mayor 53
Musicians!
A reminder that the Pennsic Pile is available for download.
The Pennsic Pile 51A is a collection of 130 pages of sheet music for European dances. A huge thank to Master Albrecht Catsprey for editing the current version. And a thank you to all the arrangers and proof readers that volunteered their time in this project!
The Pile will be the source of European dance music for Pennsic 53.
This is the same version that was used for Pennsic 52.
https://tinyurl.com/PennsicPile51A
A reminder that the Pennsic Pile is available for download.
The Pennsic Pile 51A is a collection of 130 pages of sheet music for European dances. A huge thank to Master Albrecht Catsprey for editing the current version. And a thank you to all the arrangers and proof readers that volunteered their time in this project!
The Pile will be the source of European dance music for Pennsic 53.
This is the same version that was used for Pennsic 52.
https://tinyurl.com/PennsicPile51A
Would you like to host a ball in the European Dance tent at Pennsic?
Please fill out the form to let us know you are interested. We will try to accommodate everyone's wishes to the best of our ability.
Forms due on March 1, 2026.
https://tinyurl.com/Pennsic53Revels
Please fill out the form to let us know you are interested. We will try to accommodate everyone's wishes to the best of our ability.
Forms due on March 1, 2026.
https://tinyurl.com/Pennsic53Revels
