University of the Cumberlands held it's annual Madrigal Dinners November 29 through December 1. The event, which was held in the T. J. Robert's Dining Hall, was a culmination of months of practice by the University's Chamber Choir, which performed during the holiday show. The show, the 40th one in the university's history, was performed in the Elizabethan style, with actors in period costume. In addition to the performance by the Chamber Choir, the Flute Choir and the Jazz Ensemble also performed. All proceeds benefited the Music Department, which hosted the event.
"Madrigals were wonderful this year," said Chamber Choir director Dr. Jeff Smoak. "The planning for this event always starts back in the spring, and rehearsals start as soon as the students arrive on campus in August. There was a nice selection of music and the food was quite good. The script was well-received by the audience, and it seemed that all who attended had an enjoyable evening. I have already received several comments congratulating the cast on a spectacular performance, and I’ve started making plans concerning things that I would like to include for Madrigals next year"
Cumberlands’ Madrigal was started in 1967 by Dr. Harold Wortman, former head of the music department at the school. The Madrigal has been popular for all of its 40 years and is well known as a jovial kick-off for the holiday season. Students, faculty and community members alike enjoy the program. Each night was either sold out or close to it.
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