Madrigals set to embark on holiday concert tour

By -
For the 30 students who comprise the L-S Madrigal Singers, it is about to be simultaneously the "most wonderful time of the year" and the "most busy time of the year." The group has been hard at work since its first rehearsal more than two months ago, and the progress borders on incomprehensible; it is now ready for its annual tour throughout the community. This year's Christmas set includes the Pentatonix version of "Silent Night," the English carol "I Saw Three Ships," the festive anthem "Sing We with Gladness," the joyous madrigal "Here We Come A-Caroling," and the secular holiday song "While the Snow Lay Sleeping."

The group will perform at the Quarryville Tree Lighting (December 4 at 7:00 PM), Penn Cinema IMAX (December 5 at 9:00 AM), Meadia Heights (December 8 at 7:00 PM), and Kitchen Kettle Village (December 11 at 5:00 PM), as well as at the Strasburg Rail Road on December 6 and 13. It will also perform at the high school holiday concert on December 17. Be sure to come out to one, two, or seven Madrigal performances to support some of the best musicians at L-S.

--Pierson Castor, Special to LSNews.org

Popular posts from this blog

Orchestra in the Limelight

By -
Image
This past Monday’s districtwide orchestra performance was a spectacular blend of symphony and adrenaline. Led by Mr. Robert Shaubach, the high school orchestra presented four very different pieces they have worked hard to bring to life. “Intermezzo Sinfonico” is described as a rustic composition from the Cavalleria Rusticana opera. The tone of the piece itself greatly resembles the grand music of an opera. The sound reverberated off the walls with impact and emotion at the peak of the song. Their next piece was one familiar to many. “The Chronicles of Narnia” piece encompassed much of the score from the movie. Fit for the silver screen, the ride took the audience to the farthest reaches of the land of Narnia. The “Narnia Main Theme” was carried out perfectly to the ear with its magical and uplifting melody. Thunderous booms from the drums brought a dramatic touch to this piece. Trills or quick, repeated movements between notes added a sense of excitement throughout. Music from the film
Read more

Advice: How to get straight As

By -
Image
Achieving straight As, or an unweighted GPA of 4.0, is the goal of many high school students. Getting straight As involves a lot of hard work, but it isn't impossible. Here is how I believe you can get all As. Do your homework. The number of students who do not do their homework shocks me. But doing your homework has many benefits and will help keep your grades up. Those five points you receive for a homework check matter, and when you get a 0 out of 5, it matters even more. Doing your homework also helps you learn the information, raising your test and quiz grades as well. Don't procrastinate. Procrastination is the downfall of many high school students who are capable of good grades. When you receive an assignment, do it ASAP. And when you are given the date of a test, start studying immediately instead of waiting and then cramming the night before. When you do this, you are likely to be less stressed, which increases the quality of the work you do. Don't put
Read more

A Harmonious Evening to Remember: The Lampeter-Strasburg District Chorus Concert

By -
Image
On March 14th, 2024, Lampeter-Strasburg High School hosted the District Chorus Concert. Students from 4th to 12th grade performed captivating songs, and the auditorium was packed full of friends and family members who came to watch the performance.  Preparation for the concert was a long process, but a much needed one. No one knew how to sing the songs in the beginning, but after several rehearsals and time to fix the small details, they got to the level they performed at on the 14th.  The evening started off with the youngest singers of the night: the 4th and 5th graders. Their performance was followed by the Martin Meylin Madrigal singers and chorus, followed by the High School Madrigals and chorus. To end the evening, all groups joined on stage to perform “Ad Astra” together, a beautiful piece consisting of Latin and English lyrics. The song received a standing ovation from many members of the audience.  “I think it was a beautiful event,” stated James Appelgrijn, a junior in the Hi
Read more