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Féile Na Nollag A Christmas Gathering Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh ~ Lead Vocals, Flute & Whistles Benny McCarthy ~ Button Accordion Donal Clancy ~ Guitar & Vocals Oisin McAuley ~ Fiddle and Backing Vocals Éamon Doorley ~ The Irish Bouzouki and Backing Vocals Martin O’Neill ~ Bodhran (Irish Drum) and Piano Plus Guest Irish Step Dancers

DECEMBER 11, 2015 7:30PM

Kingsbury Hall Please turn off all cell phones, pagers and other noisemakers.

The taking of photographs, and audio or video recordings is strictly prohibited.

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Repertoire will be selected from the following and announced from the stage: The Wexford Carol (Song) Traditional / Arranged by Danú Miss Fogarty’s Christmas Cake (Song) Traditional/Arranged by Danú Oiche Chiuin/Silent Night (Song) Traditional/Arranged by Danú Christmas Eve Reel (Instrumental) Traditional/Arranged by Danú Le Coinnle na N’Aingeal / The Candles of Angels (Song) Traditional/Arranged by Danú Slide/Reel Set (Instrumental) Traditional/Arranged by Danú The Boys Of Barr na Straide (Song) Traditional / Arranged by Danú Polka Selection (Instrumental) Traditional/Arranged by Danú The Parting Glass (Song) Traditional/Arranged by Danú *Program is subject to change* ~There will be an intermission~ Danú has 7 CD’s and a DVD which are all available in stores or online DANÚ DEBUT (CD) 1997 THINK BEFORE YOU THINK (CD) 2000 ALL THINGS CONSIDERED (CD) 2002 THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED (CD) 2003 UP IN THE AIR (CD) 2004 WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE (CD) 2005 ONE NIGHT STAND (DVD) 2005 SEANCHAS (CD) 2010 NEW DANÚ ALBUM TO BE RELEASED IN 2015 (visit www.danu.net for updates) Visit Danú on the World Wide Web: www.danu.net

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Program Notes The Wexford Carol -Traditional/Arranged by Danú This very old Christmas carol has been a favorite in Ireland for many years. It is in English and the song tells us about the holy story.

Miss Fogarty’s Christmas Cake-Traditional/Arranged by Danú This is a very funny song all about the traditional Irish Christmas cake. The Christmas cake is the center-piece to every Irish gathering at this time of year.

Danú encourages everybody to join in on the funny chorus to this song. Here are the lyrics of the chorus There were plums and prunes and cherries, There were citrons and raisins and cinnamon, too There was nutmeg, cloves and berries And a crust that was nailed on with glue There were caraway seeds in abundance Such that work up a fine stomach ache That could kill a man twice after eating a slice Of Miss Fogarty’s Christmas cake.

Oiche Chíuín/Silent Night -Traditional/Arranged by Danú Silent Night is a song that is known the world over. We perform it as “Oiche Chiuin” in the Irish Language and follow it into the English version where we encourage everybody to join in and sing along with us.

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Program Notes Christmas Eve-Traditional/Arranged by Danú Christmas Eve reel is probably the most well known Christmas tune in Ireland.

It would not be Christmas time for Irish musicians without “Christmas Eve” the reel.

Le Coinnle na N’Aingeal-Traditional/Arranged by Danú This beautiful Irish song translates as “The Candles of Angels” and is a lovely song about the old Irish tradition of candle lighting in the people’s windows as a sign of welcome.

Slide/Reel Set -Traditional/Arranged by Danú This new instrumental piece by Danú is a lively set of dance tunes featuring some Slides from Co.Kerry and reels from Co.Donegal. A great set to dance or clap along to!

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Program Notes The Boys of Barr na Stráide-Traditional / Arranged by Danú This is a great song from County Kerry which mentions “Hunting for the Wren” as sung in the last line of each verse. The wren hunt is an ancient tradition in Ireland which takes place on December 26th “St Stephens Day”, a great day of music, song and celebration.

Polka Selection-Traditional/Arranged by Danú Irish Polkas are mostly associated with the Munster region in Southern Ireland.

The Polka Set is a very well known dance that happens in Ireland when a group of musicians and dancers meet up.

The Parting Glass -Arranged by Danú This is one of Ireland’s greatest farewell songs and is always sung at the end of the evening.

The acclaimed Irish ensemble Danú celebrates a traditional Irish Christmas with Féile Na Nollag. Celtic music lovers around the globe have been thrilled by the ensemble’s virtuoso players on fiddle, flutes, button accordion, percussion and the gorgeous voice of Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh. Winner of major awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, Danú returns to the US in December 2015, with special guests and a glorious celebration of Christmas from their homeland.

In Ireland, the festival of Christmas has for centuries been celebrated by traditional Irish music and song. There are many musical tributes that pay homage to early Irish traditions such as The Laden Table, placing a candle in a window, and touring from house to house on St. Stephen’s Day. A Christmas Gathering: Féile Na Nollag is a Celtic music celebration that warms the heart. “…a vibrant mix of virtuosity, energy, and empathy” - The Washington Post “… (Danú) stirs the blood and lifts the heart.” - Irish Music Magazine “…fierce fiddle reels to pensive ballads.” - The New York Times

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AN EVENING WITH SAVION GLOVER & JACK DeJOHNETTE • DECEMBER 14

Kingsbury Hall ADD-ON PERFORMANCE OF THE JAZZSLC SEASON A tour de force of percussion and rhythm, this once in a lifetime session brings together tap legend Savion Glover and Jack DeJohnette, one of the best jazz drummers of our time.

Glover and DeJohnette are joined by friends, including hoofer Marshall Davis, Jr., to take the audience on a virtuosic journey of music and movement.

HELLO, DOLLY! • JANUARY 15 - 17

Kingsbury Hall PRESENTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE Matchmaking was never so much fun as it is in this timeless tale of loves brought together by a unique and intuitive matchmaker. Long before the advent of eHarmony and Match.com, there was Dolly Levi!

Book by Michael Stewart Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman Based on the Original Play by Thornton Wilder Director by Denny Berry

NORTHWEST DANCE PROJECT • JANUARY 22

Marriott Center for Dance With dancers who are classically-trained and fearless, Northwest Dance Project has established itself as a bold and innovative contemporary dance company. Performing an all-original repertoire from a select roster of accomplished choreographers as well as the most promising new talents, the company has been involved in the creation of over 170 new works over the past 10 years and, as Dance International Magazine put it, is “changing the way dance is created.”

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UTAHPRESENTS ADVISORY BOARD Geoff Mangum, Chairman Margaret Billings Bill Bireley Troy D’Ambrosio Michael Feehan Mike Ferro

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UTAHPRESENTS STAFF Brooke Horejsi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director John Armstrong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Events Manager Brooke Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ticket Office Manager Michael Draper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Engineer Stephanie Gosdis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Event and Administrative Coordinator Patrick Grace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operations Director Janet Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Manager Ryan Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Box Office Manager Sheri Jardine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications Manager Keven Myhre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Manager Jennie Nicholls-Smith.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Director of Development Cody Watkins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Stage Manager Robin Wilks-Dunn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Engagement Manager Steve Wimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stage Manager

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• In the event of an emergency, please walk to the nearest exit and follow instructions given by theatre personnel and ushers. Auditorium exits are clearly marked with lighted exit signs above each door. Move away from the building to a safe place.

• Late-comers will be seated in accordance with the seating guidelines of the individual production.

• Restrooms are available in the lower lobby.

• Refreshments are available in the lower lobby.

• Drinking fountains are available in the upper and lower lobbies.

• Coat check service is available in the lobby on the west side.

• Free assisted-hearing devices are available from the coat check room in the main lobby on the west side.

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• Ticket office is located on the lower plaza, east of the main staircase. For ticket information, call 801-581-7100.

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• Disabled parking is located on the east side of Kingsbury Hall via Presidents Circle.

• The patron elevator is located on the west side of all three lobbies.

• Food and drink are not allowed in the auditorium.

• Please silence mobile phones, watches and any other noise-making devices.

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