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Boar’s Head Ceremony
Friday, December 3, 2004, 7:30 p.m.
Conant Performing Arts Center
Dr. W. Irwin Ray, conductor and director of musical activities
David Buice, organist, pianist and harpsichordist
Featuring: The Oglethorpe University Singers, The
University Chorale, The Oglethorpe Early Music Consort, and The
Salvation Army Bass Sextet
Admission is Free
The Boar’s Head
Ceremony at Oglethorpe University is inspired by the Coat of Arms of
the family of James Edward Oglethorpe. Three profile views of the
head of a ferocious beast are depicted, representing the strength,
courage and vigor of the Oglethorpe family. More broadly, the feast
of the Boar’s Head has been a traditional celebration at English
colleges that marks the beginning of the holiday season. This
evening’s ceremony is derived, therefore, from an awareness of
English collegiate heritage and our continuing admiration for the
qualities of leadership, valor and vision exemplified by General
Oglethorpe.
This year’s program
includes the Boar’s Head Processional, the introduction of new
members of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership society, and a
Holiday Concert. Concert selections will include many traditional
holiday carols and a variety of lesser-known tunes of various
origins. As tradition dictates, following the ceremony, you will be
able to watch the initiates of Omicron Delta Kappa kiss the namesake
Boar’s Head and enjoy a festive reception in the CPAC Lobby and
Auditorium.
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