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The typical pilgrim in the Middle Ages would set out with a simple robe, a wide-brimmed sun hat, a walking staff, a satc...
08/28/2026

The typical pilgrim in the Middle Ages would set out with a simple robe, a wide-brimmed sun hat, a walking staff, a satchel, a water gourd, two pairs of shoes, and as one song says:

“he mustn’t go out without a cloak,
well lined with leather;
so that whether it snows or rains or the wind blows
the air doesn’t dampen him.”

And where did you experience that first moment?
08/22/2026

And where did you experience that first moment?

Pilgrimage played an important role in the society, economy, and religious life of Europe from around 500 to 1500 CE. Le...
08/21/2026

Pilgrimage played an important role in the society, economy, and religious life of Europe from around 500 to 1500 CE. Leading up to our October 11 concert, The Road to Santiago, we’ll do our best to give you a glimpse into what it was like for those undertaking a pilgrimage.

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08/18/2026

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Save the date for our first concert of the year on Sunday, October 11!The K-State Early-Music Ensembles will partner wit...
08/12/2026

Save the date for our first concert of the year on Sunday, October 11!

The K-State Early-Music Ensembles will partner with the Blue Earth Camerata to put audiences in the shoes of the millions of pilgrims who made the arduous journey to Santiago de Compostela. Follow the fantastical journey of a poet and songwriter as he undertakes "The Way of St. James" from Bavaria, across the alps through Italy, Switzerland, and France and finally to Spain, and enjoy pilgrim hymns, songs, dances, and other music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance along the way.

A pre-concert talk from Prof. David Simmons Wood, Director of Early-Music Ensembles, will be given at 6:45pm in All Faiths Chapel.

We do things a little differently.
08/08/2026

We do things a little differently.

Happy International Cat Day! Which medieval cat musician are you?
08/08/2026

Happy International Cat Day! Which medieval cat musician are you?

Happy Unusual Instrument Awareness Day! One of our favorite days of the year. Here are just a few of the delightfully u...
07/31/2026

Happy Unusual Instrument Awareness Day! One of our favorite days of the year. Here are just a few of the delightfully unusual instruments we like to play on our programs!

The semester is less than a month away, and we're looking for students who want to experience music from the Middle Ages...
07/29/2026

The semester is less than a month away, and we're looking for students who want to experience music from the Middle Ages through the 18th century in one of K-State's Early-Music Ensembles! We have opportunities for all - winds, strings, brass, percussion, keyboard, and vocalists.

Collegium Musicum MUSIC490) - vocal and instrumental ensemble: includes the viola da gamba consort (for those with bowed string experience), crumhorns (winds), and more! Play historical instruments or modern. Solo voice with instrument opportunities or small vocal ensemble experiences are available. NO AUDITION REQUIRED.

Recorder Consort (MUSIC120) - previous wind experience is preferred. Instructor permission required.

Madrigal & Motet Ensemble (MUSIC119) - Auditioned mixed-voice ensemble. Auditions Tues-Wed, August 25-26 with K-State Choirs

Enrollment open now! Email [email protected] with questions or learn more at k-state.edu/music/early-music

Fall auditions for the Madrigal & Motet Ensemble (MaMo) will be held during the Choral Auditions, Tues-Wed, August 25-26...
07/16/2026

Fall auditions for the Madrigal & Motet Ensemble (MaMo) will be held during the Choral Auditions, Tues-Wed, August 25-26 with callbacks on Friday, August 28 at 1:30pm. All voice parts welcome to audition!

MaMo is K-State's select, mixed-voice ensemble specializing in small ensemble and one-on-a-part performance of repertoire from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The ensemble rehearses Fridays 1:30-2:20pm and one other rehearsal day determined by the ensemble members each semester.

Audition info is available now and a sign-up for will be available at k-state.edu/music/choirs in early August.

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