Events
FEATURE PERFORMANCE: ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 2019 @ 7:00pm
The Davis High School Madrigal Singers will be performing an evening of Renaissance Christmas carols at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Woodland. This is a free community wide event. The Davis High School Madrigal Singers will lead the evening's program with songs and Christmas carols from their vast repertoire. Then the audience is invited to join in the singing with a selection of traditional Christmas carols. The singing portion of the program ends with everyone singing the ever popular "Silent Night".
After the singing, the "Cookie Feast" follows the performance. You can meet the singers personally over fresh baked cookies, coffee, and the wassail bowl (punch). It's easy to spot them in the crowd. They will be wearing Renaissance period costumes. The Davis Madrigal Singers have become a holiday tradition for many families around town. On our 107th Anniversary, this will be the Madrigal's 47th year at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Take a break, plan to come and bring your friends. Admission is free. All good-will offerings go directly to support the Davis High School Madrigal Singers.
In July 2019, the choir toured the cities of Rome and Florence. The Davis Madrigals placed second in the annual Leonardo DaVinci International Choral Festival, plus Karen Gardias was awarded the Best Director. The choir was invited to sing in the Sistine Chapel and during mass in St Peter's Basilica at the invitation of the Vatican. All throughout the tour, the choir performed at several cathedrals and churches, including the Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle.
Please join us at 625 W. Gibson Road, Woodland CA. That's at the corner of Gibson and Cottonwood, across from the Hospital. For more information and events, check out our website at www.stpaulswoodland.org or call us at (530) 662-1935. Come celebrate Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 7:00 pm. As always, Sunday morning services start at 10:30 am, plus special Advent evening service 7pm on December 4th and 18th. May all your holidays be blessed in the love of God and the warmth of family!
OTHER ANNUAL PERFORMANCES
The choir is always excited to see what each new year brings as we continue to host annual events and regularly participate in various outreach projects.
The Wine Pour: This annual performance marks every seasonal premiere of the Madrigals and doubles as a choir fundraiser. Visit the page to learn more information!
The Madrigal Dinner: This holiday feast, established in 1968, is one of the Davis community's longest-running and best-loved musical traditions
Messiah: Every other year, all three choirs under Dr. Gardias and the Baroque Ensemble perform excerpts of Handel's Messiah
Choral Workshops: Offered for all students K-6 in Yolo and Sacramento Counties
Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day: During these annual services, the Madrigals perform to honor these holidays and pay tribute to those who have served
Davis Community Meals: Every third Tuesday of the month, the choir provides our services and song in partnership with the Davis Community Meals service
Pops Concert: Annual high school performance that stars every Davis High School choir
Along with these annual events, we also perform at Shriners Hospital, UCD Cancer Center, UCD Med Center, University Retirement Home, University Covenant Gardens, Courtyard Healthcare, Sierra Healthcare and more locations in the Davis area.