St. Francis choirs
Troubadours Bel Canto Vox Consone Madrigals
CURRICULAR CHOIRS
Throughout the school year, the students in curricular choirs develop excellence in vocal capability, production, and performance etiquette as they prepare for performances in local concerts at St. Francis High School. The four curricular choral programs offered to St. Francis High School students include Troubadours, Bel Canto, Vox Consone and Madrigal Singers. There is also a premier show choirs – Bridge Street Singers.
Troubadours
The Freshmen/Sophomore Chorus is divided into two groups, based on gender, to develop basic skills unique to their strengths as young musicians.
bel canto
Bel Canto is an all-female freshman/sophomore choral group. Bel Canto is Italian for "beautiful singing" and is an 18th-century style of operatic singing originating in Italy. It originated with the first operas during the Baroque era (the early 1700s).
VOx Consone
Vox Consone is an auditioned group made up of junior and senior students. Members of the Vox Consone are chosen for their vocal ability, experience, and desire to reach higher levels of musicianship and performance. Students develop vocal production, elements of music, music history, ear training, sight reading, and performance etiquette.
madrigal singers
The Madrigal Singers are a student-produced choral ensemble, typically arranged in elaborate counterpoint and performed without instrumental accompaniment. This curriculum program invites choral students to audition for a fall class. Students meet over the summer to write the script. In the fall, students meet in a daily class to rehearse the production, design the stage, and create costumes.
Since 1981, the St. Francis High School Madrigal Singers have been performing their shows in the fall at their Madrigal Dinners. This community gathering and choir fundraiser is an annual musical celebration of food, fellowship, and an amazing musical experience to behold.
The Madrigal Singers also represent St. Francis High School in various performance engagements throughout the community, such as the American Legion Veterans Day gathering, Holiday Concert, Mall of America performances, and the St. Francis Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Watch for announcements about upcoming performance dates, times, and tickets for all the St. Francis High School Choir events.