A trio of Madrigal Dinners, including the 31st annual dinner to be held on Clarion University's campus, have been scheduled by the Clarion University Madrigal Singers.
The on-campus dinner is scheduled Friday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. in Chandler Dining Hall. The menu for Chandler Dining Hall includes a choice of pork tenderloin with rosemary au jus or herb-baked chicken with tossed green garden salad, her roasted red-skinned potatoes, California vegetable blend, flaming bread pudding, and wassail punch, coffee or soda.
The tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children under 12. For reservations call 814-393-2384 before Dec.1.
The two off-campus dinners are scheduled at Fort Worth Restaurant, DuBois, Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m., call (814) 371-7570 for prices, menu, and reservations; and the Arlington Hotel, Oil City, Saturday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., call (814) 393-1270 for prices, menu, and reservations.
A Madrigal Dinner is a reproduction of a 16th Century English Christmas Feast. Each phase of the dinner is introduced by the Herald trumpeters and a carol. The procession of the singers gowned in 16th-century costumes, bringing in the light, the arrival of the wassil bowl, the advent of the boar's head, the appearance of the traditional plum pudding in flaming splendor, all adds to the occasion. Following dinner, the Madrigal Singers perform a concert of Christmas and Madrigal music.
Dr Henry Alviani, associate professor of music and director of choral and vocal music studies at Clarion University, directs the Madrigal Singers. The singers include:
Benjamin Austin, a senior library science/music education major, a son of David and Darlene Austin of Corry, and a graduate of Corry High School.
Stephen Benton, a freshman music education major, a son of Scott and Beth Benton of Allison Park, and a graduate of Hampton High School.
Caitlin Boyle, a junior music education major, a daughter of Joan Myers of Clearfield, and a graduate of Clearfield High School.
Alyssa Cook, a sophomore mass media arts, journalism, and communication studies major, a daughter of Michelle Cook of Ford City, and a graduate of Ford City High School.
Lynnea Fiorentino, a senior music major, a daughter of Dan Fiorentino of North Apollo, and a graduate of Apollo-Ridge High School.
Samuel Focer, a freshman theatre major, a son of Gina Focer of Ambridge, and a graduate of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School.
Michelle Hall, a senior music education major, a daughter of Richard and Joan Hall of Allegany, N.Y., and a graduate of Allegany-Limestone Central School.
Kyle Hart, a freshman music education major, a son of Kristie Hart of Everett and A. Vance Hart II of Williamsburg, and a graduate of Everett High School.
Brittiany Hartzell, a junior special education major, a daughter of Alisa Hartzell of Knox, and a graduate of Keystone High School.
Whitney Hayes, a sophomore elementary education major, a daughter of Jeff Hayes of Bethel Park, and a graduate of Bethel Park High School.
Douglas Hull, a guest singer.
Melissa Lang, a freshman music education major, a daughter of David and Nancy Lang of Harmony, and a graduate of Seneca Valley High School.
James Long, a senior liberal studies major, a son of Sharon Long of North Huntingdon, and a graduate of Norwin High School.
Jonathan Mracko, a sophomore music education major, a son of John Mracko of Jeannette, and a graduate of Penn-Trafford High School.
Kimberly Pell, a freshman psychology major, a daughter of Sheila Rummel of Cherry Tree, and a graduate of Harmony High School.
Justin Ringeisen, a freshman music education major, a son of Kristin Cooklin of Arlington, Va., and a graduate of Steel Valley High School.
Heidi Shoemaker, a post bachelor's degree undergraduate studying music education, a daughter of David and Jenni Shoemaker of Ebensburg, and a graduate of Cambria Heights High School.
Jennifer Tame, a freshman music education major, a daughter of Floyd and Sherrie Tame of Rochester, and a graduate of Rochester High School.
Bryan Teeters, a senior music education major from Knox and a graduate of Keystone High School.
Danielle Watt, a freshman music education major, a daughter of Frank and Barbara Watt of Kittanning, and a graduate of Elderton High School.
Andrew Yetter, a senior music education major, a daughter of Susan Yetter of Saylorsburg, and a graduate of Stroudsburg High School.
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