La Noche de la Iguana - Inteligencia, Pasión, Progreso
The Madison Scouts tap into the passionate and industrious rhythms of Latin-American compositions for their 2008 production titled La Noche de la Iguana. This exploration of cultural evolution begins (inteligencia) with the complex Mayan society and integrates interpretations of La Noche de los Mayas by Silvestre Revueltas, Danza de los Duendes by Nancy Galbraith and the Estancia Suite & Harp Concerto by Ginastera.
The show transitions to Danzon No. 2 by Arturo Márquez to reflect the passion (pasión) of the people. This dark and melodic piece is sure to delight audiences with its texture and intensity. The production concludes with Concierto Candela for Solo Percussion & Orchestra by Gabriela Ortiz, a rhythmic and dynamic exploration that reflects the frenetic pace and progress (progreso) of the now modern day society.
Inteligencia, pasión and progreso – these three fundamental characteristics of Latin-American culture set the foundation as it evolves from ancient Mayan beginnings through contemporary society. The iguana, a stoic observer across this passage of time, is a metaphor for consistency within the context of profound change.
La Noche de la Iguana was conceived and developed by renowned program coordinator Ramiro Barrera with musical arrangements by Vince Oliver and Roger Carter. Visual design was developed by Ken Karlin with choreography by JC Caceres. The Madison Scouts are under the direction of Corps Director Dann Petersen and Executive Director Jeff Spanos.
June
21 - Rockford, IL - DCI
22 - Stillwater, MN - DCI
23 - Mankato, MN - DCI
24 - East Troy, WI - Rehearsal
25 - Madison, WI - Capital Concert, 12p
26 - Oswego, IL - DCI
27 - Normal, IL - DCI
28 - Madison, WI - DCI
29 - Naperville, IL - DCI
30 - Cedarburg HS, WI - Rehearsal
July
1 - Cedarburg HS, WI - Rehearsal
2 - Cedarburg HS, WI - Rehearsal
3 - Cedarburg, WI - DCI
4 - Cedarburg, WI - Parade & Picnic
5 - Kalamazoo, MI - DCI
6 - Michigan City, IN - DCI
7 - Louisville, KY - DCI
8 - Brookfield, MO - Stanbury Performance
9 - Colorado Springs, CO - Rehearsal
10 - Colorado Springs, CO - Rehearsal
11 - Colorado Springs, CO - Rehearsal
12 - Denver, CO - DCI
13 - Denver, CO - Rehearsal
14 - Albuquerque, NM - DCI
15 - El Paso, TX - DCI
July
16 - Midland, TX - DCI
17 - Dallas, TX - DCI
18 - Dallas, TX - Rehearsal
19 - San Antonio, TX - DCI
20 - Dallas, TX - Rehearsal
21 - Wichita Falls, TX - DCI
22 - Van Buren, AR - Rehearsal
23 - Van Buren, AR - DCI
24 - Murray, KY - Rehearsal
25 - Murfreesboro, TN - DCI
26 - Atlanta, GA - DCI
27 - Jacksonville, AL - DCI
28 - Sevierville, TN - DCI
29 - Centerville, OH - DCI
30 - Columbus, OH - DCI
31 - Allentown, PA - Rehearsal
August
1 - Allentown, PA - DCI
2 - Allentown, PA - Rehearsal
3 - Buffalo, NY - DCI
4 - Toledo, OH - DCI
5 - Bloomington, IN - Rehearsal
6 - Indianapolis, IN - DCI I&E
7 - Bloomington, IN - DCI Quarterfinals
8 - Bloomington, IN - DCI Semifinals
9 - Bloomington, IN - DCI Finals
