Madrigal helps students grow as artists and individuals. Participants like Chloe Shaw, Landon Chapman, Claudia Blayock, and Madrigal’s director Arielle Ray describe how Madrigal creates a sense of belonging and teamwork. Their experiences show that music not only teaches artistic skills but also encourages openness and self-discovery among young people.

“I’d say the most memorable experience was my freshman year, just like before, knowing what Madrigal was, I was in Renaissance and middle school, and just seeing them perform at Sing Feast made me want to be in there and maybe want to feel included. – Chloe Shaw” Chloe’s reflections on her freshman year reveal how powerful that experience was in shaping her aspirations. Watching Madrigal perform at Sing Feast ignited her desire for inclusion and connection within the arts, motivating her to seek opportunities to be part of that vibrant community she admired.

“I guess reading the notes, you really have to be on the top signature. If it’s four, four, you gotta know how many notes are in one bar when you’re supposed to move how long to hold a note. And it’s the same as adding, subtracting, and division and all of that. It’s just like a lot of complex adding together and all that. I think it helps keep your grades up because it’s like a reward system. After all, if you come to class you get to sing every day. – Landon Chapman” Landon Chapman’s thoughts on music, we can see that understanding musical structures closely resembles grasping mathematical concepts. Both require precision and attention to detail, highlighting how engaging with the arts can enhance skills in other subjects for a more integrated learning experience.

“Think it helps just learning, because a lot of times, some people don’t know how to be encouraging and help others, and a lot of times, I think it goes back to teamwork. But you know, sometimes people are in their shell all the time, and once you learn how to put yourself out there vocally, because people aren’t as open to talking in front of people, singing in front of people, and when you learn that, you become more open to others and yourself, and you just learn how to be around other people socially and also correlate, this is going to be my personal question – Claudia Blayock” Communication is key to personal growth and teamwork. As Claudia Blayock notes, stepping out of our comfort zones builds confidence and strengthens connections, enhancing collaboration.

“I feel like it helps people open up, and become more extroverted because we’re all vulnerable in here. When anything comes out of your mouth, it could be wrong, it could be super pitchy, and it could be totally, completely wrong. But I mean, nobody’s going to judge you for it, because we’ve all been there. I guess what they’re trying to say is, that Madrigal can be for anybody. – Chloe Shaw” Chloe Shaw highlights how Madrigal creates a safe space for vulnerability, allowing everyone to express themselves without fear of judgment.

“I think as long as you are willing to put in hard work and effort, everything else can be taught. You don’t have to have a certain anything about you to be in, as long as you’re willing to work hard, you will get wherever you want to go in Madrigal. – Madrigals Director Arielle Ray”