Madrigals, in England and elsewhere, relied on a somewhat novel concept – that individuals with musical ability, professional or not, could gather together, and with the printed music, create their own performances.  While most art music, like dance suites, operas, and church music, requires a formal performance, madrigals are much more flexible. Voices and instrument parts can be swapped freely. Singers can gather in small or larger groups to practice and sing them. And ultimately, the community that is created in less formal environments allows the music to serve as more than an art form – it builds a community.

Please join La Jolla Renaissance Singers for our upcoming concerts:

Saturday, May 17, 2014
1930 hrs / 7.30 pm
St. Philip the Apostle Episcopal Church
2660 Hardy Drive
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
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Sunday May 18, 2014
19.00hrs / 7.00 pm
St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church
7710 El Cajon Boulevard
La Mesa, CA 91942
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