The 1976 Madrigals perform around a table with candles; the group began performing standing soon after.
tions of CHS students have performed with the group, with some going on to musical futures and careers. Jim Hassert is one. A 1976 graduate and member of the local band, the Manhatten Brothers, Hassert is looking foward to the upcoming May 4 reunion concert at Woodrow Wilson Middle School, beginning at 7 pm. “Being a part of the Madrigal Singers,” said Hassert, a member from 1976-78, “meant you were guaranteed priceless performance experiences, the ability to do good through singing, and the forming of what would become lifelong friendships.” Hassert, who worked as a professional stage manager for a decade, has continued performing on stage, in choirs and with his Manhatten Brothers group. He considers his Madrigals experience invaluable in terms of providing “confi-
The Madrigals made an appearance at the Oct. 2008 Halloween Parade to fund raise for their upcoming Disney trip.
Cliftonmagazine.com • April 2018
37