2006/2007
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Mr. McLendon and his Gang
The Santa Barbara High School Madrigal Singers are a group of 27 carefully selected, highly motivated and dedicated student musicians. In presenting choral works that span the centuries and continents, their repertoire exemplifies their continued pursuit of excellence and musical purpose.
The Madrigal Singers of Santa Barbara High School were founded in 1968 by William Hatcher. In their history, they have toured many countries in Europe and have several standing invitations from various venues to return in concert. They were invited to sing at the California Music Educators Association(CMEA) Conference in 2001 and 2003. Phillip McLendon has been Choral Director at Santa Barbara High School since 1995, only the fourth person to hold that position since 1925. Mr. McLendon has conducted choirs and orchestras for over forty years. Since 1984, he has also been the Music Director and Conductor of the Santa Barbara Master Chorale and Orchestra. He recently received the 2004 Individual Artists Award in Choral Music Direction from The Arts Fund. The panel felt he best exemplified the outstanding artistic achievement they wanted to reward and publicize. He was also named one of The Independent of Santa Barbara's Heroes. 
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