After years of success at a local and regional level, the state of Illinois is about to find out in sight and sound what DGS and the community of Downers Grove already know: The DGS Madrigal Singers are an amazing vocal performance group.After submitting an audition tape last spring, the renowned DGS Madrigal Singers have been selected to perform at the Illinois Music Educators' Association State Conference in January of 2011. In this highly competitive process, numerous vocal groups from the entire state submit tapes to fill only a few available performance slots during the course of the three day convention. The DGS Madrigal Singers will perform on Friday, January 28, 2011 from 10:15-10:45 AM as part of the IMEA State Music Convention. "Being selected to perform at a state convention is a pinnacle performance venue for any ensemble" says DGS Fine Arts Department Chairman Glenn Williams. "Selection demonstrates sonic success over more than just one year."
Directed by Laura Coster, this group of students was selected through a highly competitive audition process at DGS last spring. Joy Belt-Roselieb, choir director, and Belford Hernandez, collaborative pianist, have also had a significant role in shaping the sonic success of these students. "Our students work with all three staff members during their time in the DGS choirs." said Williams.
Leading up to the convention, the students will prepare a rigorous and diverse program, and, will have the opportunity to work with multiple guest conductors to prepare for this performance. This will more than likely be a highlight high school memory for every student performer involved in this process.
For more information about DGS Fine Arts, or about the DGS Choirs, contact Fine Arts Department Chairman Glenn Williams at gwilliams@csd99.org
