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Orpheus Musical Theatre Society
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 44
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Blazon
Arms
Azure a lyre Or;
Crest
A mask of tragedy and a mask of comedy Or their ribbons Azure;
Supporters
Two song-birds Or standing on a stage set with footlights proper;
Motto
MUSIC ENRICHES;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue and gold are the colours of the Society, and the lyre, long used as an emblem by the Society, is associated with Orpheus, the great singer from Greek mythology.
Crest
The curtain mantling emphasizes the theatrical mandate of the Society, and the masks are traditional symbols of the two elements of drama, comedy and tragedy.
Supporters
The songbirds and the stage combine the musical and dramatic elements of the Society’s productions.
Motto
Not applicable