Extracurricular
Madrigals

2011 Performances: December 7-10

This event, founded by Mr. Charles Stark in 1970, has been and continues to be an important tradition to the Lincoln-Way High School community. The Madrigal is one of the most enduring forms in all of history. During its early development in 16th Century Italy, the Madrigal found favor with the noble class. Lords and Ladies would perform these songs at banquets and other social events. All members of the English nobility were expected to have musical training and to be able to sing songs like these on sight.

The Madrigal Singers, Ladies, Troubadours, Actors, and Instrumentalists are chosen by a very competitive audition from the Music Department. Auditions are held in the previous spring, and rehearsals for most groups being with a Madrigal Camp in August. Once school starts, they begin rehearsing in study halls and after school and evening rehearsals. Membership in all ensembles require a high level of commitment, as the activities are totally extra-curricular.

Please join us next year as we celebrate a great tradition of excellence here at Lincoln-Way East!  Look for information next fall on our public ticket sales which usually happen the second weekend in November.  Thank you to all who supported this year's Tenth Anniversary of our Lincoln-Way East Madrigal Dinners!

If you would like more information about the Madrigals, please contact Alysia Lambert at alambert@lw210.org.