Hey, ChantyLass, thanks for that!

This semester, I think a good number of students simply heard from their friends who were in the group last semester, i.e. that it was fun/interesting.

In fact, I did not have to formally advertise the course/ensemble *at all*. There is a 2-3 day window during which currently enrolled students can sign up for courses for the next semester. Last semester, when that wind opened, I didn't even advertise anything and the class registration just filled up.

Some may be attracted by the idea that "no experience is necessary." In some of the other music department offerings, one has to audition.

Chanties are somewhat popular, I think, due to the video game that was released last fall called "Assassin's Creed IV". I hear about this game now and then from my students.

Also, I've recently become away that this HBO TV show called "Game of Thrones" is quite popular with college age students. While the show doesn't involve maritime music, the tone of it is similar to how many *imagine* the world of maritime music to be. That might have gotten a few students through the door.

There were about 32-34 students registered at some point (more than we can handle), and then as with every class some decided it wasn't for them and dropped out. Our final count tis semester is 22 students. I think that's a great number.

The "formula" seems to be working pretty well, to create interest in traditional music among "young people."