Cultural Event: Madrigal

Last weekend I went to Nativity Middle School to watch Heelan's performance of their yearly Madrigal program. For this show, the students of the Bishop Heelan choir department dress up in costumes appropriate of the medieval time period and sing tradition Christmas carols. For the last four years I was always a part of the concert, so this was the first time I have had the privilege to view the show from an audience member's perspective. Overall it was a very enjoyable night. The first half of the show some of the students put on plays between the songs, and young ladies dressed as maids from the time period bring the audience food while the choir sings. The second half of the show was strictly a concert portion and it was very well sung. One of the highlights of this half is the song "The 12 Days of Christmas". While the choir sings this piece the two jesters act out each of the gifts in a very humorous way. The show ends all of the choirs making their way throughout the crowd while singing "Silent Night". It was a very beautiful way to end the concert. The entire show was a perfect way to start off the holiday season, and I look forward to going back and seeing it next year.