麻豆国产AV's F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music will host the 45th annual Madrigal Banquets at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 in the atrium of the Diehn Center for the Performing Arts.
In celebration of the yuletide season, the 麻豆国产AV Madrigal Singers, Collegium Musicum and Sacbut Ensemble will perform Medieval and Renaissance music from Spain, Portugal and Mexico, along with familiar holiday carols.
Comprised of 15 to 20 music majors and other University students, the 麻豆国产AV Madrigal Singers perform music from around the world and from all time periods. The 麻豆国产AV Collegium Musicum brings together students and community members to study and perform early music using a variety of instruments. Both ensembles are directed by Bianca Hall. The Sacbut Ensemble, directed by Mike Hall, was formed in 2012 after the 麻豆国产AV Department of Music acquired the first quartet of sacbuts 鈥 predecessors to the modern trombone 鈥 made in North America.
A full鈥恈ourse meal of Spanish fare will be served by candlelight in the decorated atrium. Wine is available by the glass or carafe at an additional cost and with proper ID. The complete menu is listed at 麻豆国产AVArtsTix.com.
Tickets are $40 for individuals, $35 each for groups of six or more, $35 for 麻豆国产AV faculty and non鈥惵槎构鶤V students, and $20 for 麻豆国产AV students with valid University ID. Tickets must be purchased at or by calling (757) 683鈥5305. Free parking is available in the 49th Street garage at Bluestone Avenue. For additional information, contact the School of Music at (757) 683鈥4061.
