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The Madrigal Singers have represented Davis Senior High School since 1966

An auditioned 32 member mixed chamber choir, the Davis High School Madrigal Singers perform a cappella and accompanied music dating from the Renaissance period to present times. Music performed by the choir includes compositions by early composers Morley, Victoria, Palestrina, Monteverdi and modern composers Eric Whitacre and Randall Stroope.

In their distinctive, Renaissance-inspired costumes, the choir performs approximately 40 times each year at various public and private events.

Each December, the choir presents a lively holiday feast in the spirit of the 16th Century. This feast is one of the Davis community's longest-running and best-loved musical traditions.

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Community Outreach and Education

Many of the Davis High School Madrigal Singers' most treasured experiences come through community outreach. Each year, the choir's performances bring joy to local schools, hospitals, and charities. And through the annual DHS Madrigal Singer Choral Workshop, the choir shares its rich musical education with hundreds of elementary and junior high school students.

Davis Madrigals, Inc. was created to support the Davis High School Madrigal Singers. A not-for-profit corporation, DMI provides funds for the choir's annual tour, guest conductors, workshops, festivals, competitions, and other needs of the choir.

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The choir has worked with many renowned U.S. and International Musicians

Josh Groban (2003 United States tour. Madrigals sang back up to his hit record You Raise Me Up)

Joe Jennings (Director of Chanticleer)

Dr. Rodney Eichenberger

Dr. Charles Rieker (New York Metropolitan Opera)

Peter Phillips (Tallis Scholars, Cambridge, U.K.)

Dr. Eph Ely, (Dean of American Choral Conductors)

Dr. Charlene Archibeque, (Professor of Choral Music San Jose State Univ.)

Dr. Morton Lauridsen (Composer)

Frank Tichelli (USC Choral Director)

Dr. Carlos Alvarado

Z. Randall Stroope, (Composer and Choral Director)

Donald Kendrick (Sacramento Choral Society)

Eric Whitacre (Choral Composer)

Madrigal Brochure - trifold

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