Elsie Allen Madrigal Singers!!

Posted by Richard Randolph

on Dec 16, 2013

Twenty delightfully skilled youthful voices rocked us out with their repetoire of popular & holiday vocal classics. These talented students directed themselves in most of their songs, leaving Director Kyle and Accompaniast John Ferrin to let the voices define the performance.

These seasoned vocalists, from Freshman to Senior, produced a medley including the 1960's & traditional selections. Their poised stage presence was earned in part while they literally had to move their recent concert venue from the Chops Teen Center to the school, in 2 hours due to a local power outrage. Without complaining, their show went on regardless. Their confidence continues, as well as skill in a variety of renderings, from Jefferson Airplane's "Want Somebody to Love" to "Carol of the Bells" and "Deck the Halls", they have a unique style their Director and Accompanist have honed harmoniously. Concluding their performance by joining their audience around the tables singing "Silent Night" was a wonderful way to start the day.

Elsie Allen has a tradition to encourage students to continue their post secondary education: Maintain a 3.0 GPA or better, and attend Cook Middle School, graduate after four years from Elsie Allen and you have automatic admission to Sonoma State University. Students in the Madrigal Singers have their voice in the Weill Hall already!