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| Jan 17, 2015 |
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50th Annual Iowa State University Madrigal Dinner |
| Description: |
The 50th annual ISU Madrigal Dinners, featuring the Iowa State Singers, Musica Antiqua, The Music Men and the Orchesis II Dancers will be presented Friday and Saturday, January 16 and 17, 2015, with a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. Highlights of the evening include:
50th Anniversary – Alumni Celebration
Madrigal Dinner performer alumni from the past fifty years are invited to return for an afternoon and evening of reminiscing, rehearsing, and performing for the Saturday, January 17 performance!
Feaste
Wassail punch
Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Pease Porridge
Roast Sirloin of Pork
Herb Roasted Potatoes
Guillotine pull-apart Bread
Plum pudding with lemon sauce and hard sauce
Cheese and Fruit
Coffee
Special dietary considerations can be made to meet the needs of vegetarians, diabetics, etc.
Please make requests in advance.
Music
The members of the Iowa State Singers will sing a number of madrigals during the evening.
In addition, there will be strolling minstrels throughout the evening. Musica Antiqua, an
ensemble that plays authentic instruments, The Music Men, and Orchesis II Dancers round out
the musical and dance offerings.
Pageantry
The evening begins with the trumpet fanfare and the Royal Procession. The court dancers
and singers will perform. Later, the boar's head will be paraded throughout the Great Hall,
as will the great wassail bowl and the flaming pudding. All performers are fully costumed
in late 16th-century regalia, including the King and Queen, the Squires, the Town Crier, the
Court Jester, the Beggars, and other Lords and Ladies of the Royal Court.
Merriment
A light-hearted play, prepared by members of the choir, will involve members of the audience. The public is cordially invited to discover the ancient traditions of Merrie Olde
England. Join the Iowa State Singers, Musica Antiqua, The Music Men, and Orchesis II Dancers
and raise the wassail cup to welcome the New Year!
Tickets
Tickets go on sale starting Monday, December 1 at 11 a.m. Call the Memorial Union Ticket
Office at 294-8349 or visit www.midwestix.com
Regular admission: $47
ISU students, senors, groups of 10 or more: $43
ISU Alumni Association Members (special discount for 50th Anniversary): $42
Past ISU Madrigal Dinner Performers (special discount for 50th Anniversary): $37
For More Information
Visit www.music.iastate.edu/events/MadrigalDinners/
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http://www.music.iastate.edu/events/MadrigalDinners/ |
| Time: |
05:30 PM |
| Location & Contact Info.: |
Randy Compton
Iowa State University Memorial Union Great Hall
Ames,
IA 50011
515-268-8187
rcompton@iastate.edu
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