Kaneland High's 38-year tradition: the Madrigal Feaste

Maple Park - Celebrating holidays and traditions with families is a great way to create memories that last a lifetime.

As the holiday season is quickly approaching, Kaneland High School would like to remind you of a 38-year tradition just around the corner in our community.

The Kaneland High School Madrigal dinner performances are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 12, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m.

All performances will be held in the Kaneland High School cafeteria where dinner will be served. This Madrigal production involves nearly 100 Kaneland students who combine their talents in music and drama to celebrate the holiday season.

Ticket orders for this re-enactment of a 10th-century English madrigal feast are now on sale for $25 each.

To order tickets online, visit the Kaneland District 302 website at www.kaneland.org.

Madrigal singing came to England from Italy was used as private entertainment at the castles and country homes of English nobility. The Kaneland Madrigals replicate this tradition by dressing in authentic-looking costumes and singing Old English and traditional Christmas carols. In addition to the four dinner performances, the Kaneland Madrigals make numerous appearances throughout the holiday season.

The Kaneland Madrigal Singers is under the direction of Bryan Kunstman. This elite group is composed of students who were selected from the award-winning Kaneland High School Chorus and many were also chosen to sing with the ILMEA District IX Chorus.

Kaneland High School is located at 47W326 Keslinger Road in Maple Park.

For more information, call Kaneland High School at (630) 365-5100, or visit www.kaneland.org.

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