Media Gallery

The Sea Wind - ēriks Ešenvalds

Commissioned by the Lafayette Madrigal Singers for their Performance at the American Choral Directors Association Southern Division Conference, 2018. 

O Salutaris Hostia - ēriks Ešenvalds

Performed at the University of Louisville Chamber Choir Competition in 2016. Soloists are Diane Clements and Hanna Hetzel-Ebben.

The Arrow and the Song - Richard Waters

Commissioned by the Lafayette Choir in Celebration of 75 Years of Singing. Dr. Richard Waters's beautiful composition is published by Hinshaw Music.  

Lafayette's Alma Mater

Lafayette's Alma mater is sung to the melody of the National Anthem of Germany composed by Franz Josef Haydn in 1797. In 2013, the choir commissioned a fully orchestrated version from Dr. Johnie Dean. At that time, Dr. Dean penned two new verses which were crafted to reflect textual elements of the first verse. The choir and band perform this each year at Lafayette's Commencement Ceremonies.

Der Geist Hilft - Motet BWV 226 - J.S. Bach 

Der Geist Hilft, BWV 226 is one of Bach's 7 extant motets.  The work is scored for double chorus.  The Lafayette Madrigal Singers teamed with the Lexington Bach Choir (now Kentucky Bach Choir) in 2011 to perform this monument of choral music.

Only in Sleep - Ēriks Ešenvalds 

This stunning composition by Latvian composer, Ēriks Ešenvalds, was the central piece in the Madrigal Singers 2015 program for the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference.  The concert was entitled "Sacred and Profane."  The soloist is Quentin Prewitt.

Noel Ayisyan (Haitian Noel) - Emile Desamours

Lafayette Madrigal Singers competed in the Sing'N'Joy international competition in December 2013. Performing in the stunning venue of the Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville, this performance garnered a gold diploma and named the Madrigal Singers the category winner of mixed youth choir. The choir was also featured in the headline concert and was selected by the jury members as one of four choirs to perform again at the closing awards ceremony.

Newlyweds - Nathan Jones

Newlyweds by Nathan Jones was premiered by the Lafayette Madrigal Singers at the 2010 American Choral Directors Association Southern Division Convention in Memphis, TN.

Kyrie (Mass in F) - Josef Rheinberger

Lafayette Madrigal Singers were invited performers in the 2010 Southern Division American Choral Directors Association.  This recording is of Rheinberger's Kyrie from Mass in F (despite the video label).  

Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy - arr. Brad Ritchie

The Lafayette Madrigal Singers commissioned this arrangement of the hit song by Queen for the 2013 Spring Concert. The soloist on this recording is Colton Ryan.

Jingle Bells - Traditional

Lafayette Choir's arrangement of Jingle Bells has become a tradition at our holiday concerts and is an audience favorite. Nowhere else will you hear Jingle Bells sung in eight-part canon.
 

Battle Hymn of the Republic - Peter Wilhousky

Peter Wilhousky's famous arrangement of the Battle Hymn of the Republic was sung for many years at the Lafayette Commencement Ceremonies. In this video, you see the award-winning Lafayette Band and Lafayette Choir teaming up for a thrilling performance.

Irish Blessing - James Moore

Since 2003, the choir has ended concerts with James Moore's arrangement of the Irish Blessing.