New Canaan High School Madrigals Tour South Africa

1. The New Canaan High School Madrigal Ensemble, under the direction of PAI choral conductor Arthur Sjögren, is currently on tour in South Africa. No strangers to travel, this talented group has toured internationally 15 times in the past 26 years. Joining them on this tour is PAI voice faculty member Alyss Haecker.

For more information, visit the Madrigal Ensemble Web site at http://nchsmadrigals.org/index.html.

An Old Friend from South Africa

PAI choral conductor, Dr. Johann van der Standt, was on campus earlier this month for a week-long residency. While here, Johann worked with both the Wyoming Seminary Chorale and Madrigal Singers, focusing on the traditions of South African choral singing.

Johann is currently a professor in Choral Conducting at the University of Pretoria, and the official choral conductor of the University where he implemented a unique model for choral singing on South African University campuses.

(click for rehearsal video)