Madrigal Feast, Novato, Marin - Come and Celebrate the Holidays!

There are so much talent in Novato, the north most part of Marin County, San Francisco North Bay area. Drama, Music, Theater, Band, Choral, Dance, Visual Arts, Creative Writing, and much, much more..

One of the driving force in fostering the interest and young talent is the years-in years-out devotion of the teachers at San Marin High School Music Department; especially the dedicated Mrs. Emily Gates, who was the long term music director at San Marin High, and has recently cut down on her service, but is still the major force, beloved teacher and guidance at the music department.

One of the events Mrs Gates started and has become an annaul tradition and one of the most anticipated events is the Madrigal Feast in December and this year is no exception.....

Following is the Press Release for the event!.....

At San Marin High School, where home economics is no longer a part of the curriculum, music students recently had the opportunity to attend a workshop to make their costumes for The Madrigal Feast which will be held Dec. 5, 6 & 7.

Students learned to cut patterns, iron their fabric and use a sewing machine - with the help of several music parents. Some students made their entire costume on the day of the workshop!

The Madrigal Fea st is an evening of feasting and medieval entertainment and takes place in the Emily Gates Student Center, which will be transformed to resemble an old English castle. Students - dressed in period costume and using the dialect of the period - serve a meal, entertain the guests and perform an original play. The night ends with a choral concert.

Reservations for the evening must be made in advance. San Marin music students have reservation forms or you may also pick one up in the school office. Reservations are accepted by mail only. The $25 ticket includes Wassail, chicken or vegetarian dinner, and flaming pudding - along with two hours of non-stop entertainment!

Following are pictures from past year - Click here for more Mardrigal Feast Pictures