Crystal, the reply to your second sentence is plural and they bounce, The organisers of the Barn singaround do, and have ALWAYS encouraged the participation of anyone who comes into the Barn, regardless of ability or whether they are "known" or not. It may APPEAR to the casual observer that it is exclusive and elitist but it is not in any way, everyone is treated equally,and with courtesy and respect, and as the Moderator makes his way round the room ALL are given the opportunity to sing or recite a poem or a story, that it can take a long time for your turn to come round is due to the strength of the singing support that is always found in the Barn.
I KNOW this to be true as I have just spent most of the weekend in the Barn singing and witnessing the way it works first hand.
And I had a wonderful time, First Class singing, Great Company, MANY Mudcatters, and Now I am in need of a shower and some rest, Many Thanks To The Admiral and Mrs Admiral, and all the others that made this memorable weekend,