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| The Northside cafeteria has been decorated like a castle for the dinners. (Photo provided by Erin Casimir) |
University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media
This time of year, many schools offer some sort of musical
performance or Christmas play to involve students. Northside Elementary School in Midway takes a different approach.
Under the leadership of music teacher Erin Casimir, the
school will be hosting its second annual madrigal dinner, with a cappella singing by students, Thursday
and Friday nights.
Casimir said she came up with the idea as she sought a program
for the children that could also be an effective fundraiser.
“The idea for the program came about as a ‘revival’ of sorts
from a program that I participated in while in elementary school,” Casimir said
in an email.
About 80 students in the fourth and fifth grade will participate
in the event. Casimir said they will be servers for the two-day event,
beginning Thursday evening, as well as a “royal court” of students who
auditioned for parts.
Casimir said the production is a very special event due to the
high level of production for such young children.
The food will be provided by the school district’s food
services, and the event will raise funds for the school’s music department.
Casimir and the school have decorated the cafeteria as a castle, reflecting madrigal
singing’s roots in the Renaissance.
“It is a big night, as it is such a huge production it is
not your typical ‘elementary Christmas program,’” Casimir wrote. “With the
meal, drama, comedy, and music it incorporates so much more than just singing
some songs. The kids really take ownership in the serving process and making
the guests feel welcome.”
The two-day event will seat an average of 125 people a night.
Tickets are still available for Friday night: $12 for adults and $6 for
students 3-12. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 16.
For ticket inquiries contact Erin.casimir@woodford.kyschools.us.
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