News and Announcements

As these incredible members of The Madeleine Choir School Class of 2026 prepare to spread their wings and soar into high school in the coming months, we know they will continue to make a positive impact in the years ahead.

Congratulations to the students of The Madeleine Choir School’s Class of 2026 on a successful year!

Announcing NEW Spring Sport Opportunities and Partnerships! We’re excited to introduce three new spring opportunities—Track & Field, Mountain Biking, and Street Hockey—through new partnerships and expert coaching. Programs span multiple grade levels, with details and registration information coming soon. Learn more by clicking the title above.

Madeleine Choir School students in grades 4-8 competed in a school-wide, nail-biting bee that went into multiple rounds of "sudden death" between siblings! Congratulations to all our spelling bee participants, finalists, runners-up, and 7th grade champion. Three finalists will compete at the Regional Spelling Bee Championship! Well done!

If you’ve attended Mass at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, you’ve already encountered The Madeleine Choir School. You’ve heard it in the clear, reverent voices that rise from the choir loft with children singing music rooted in centuries of Catholic tradition. Boasting an impressive staff with incredible backgrounds and education, the Choir School is a powerful center of formation for students who will learn to appreciate the beauty and historical richness of the Catholic Church’s liturgies. What makes this so extraordinary is how rare it is. Very few places in the world still sustain a choir school dedicated to forming children in sacred music as part of their daily education.

Monthly visits by The Madeleine Choir School’s St. Dunstan Children’s Choir to the Capitol Hill Senior Living Community inspired a lasting friendship between student Emma and resident Joye. That connection led the 5th grade class to create more than 90 handmade holiday ornaments to be delivered to a community of seniors. The visit highlighted the school’s Caring Cardinals values and the power of simple acts of kindness to strengthen intergenerational bonds.

In your kindness, remember in your prayers this humble and long-suffering servant whose wisdom and tireless effort has benefitted us all.

Eternal rest grant unto Msgr. Fitgerald, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Amen.

MCS Sixth Grade student choristers performed with the Utah Symphony under the direction of Music Director, Markus Poschner as soloists for Fauré Requiem.

"...A chorister from the Madeleine Choir School, Brown’s angelic voice lifted the music to another level and underscored the sweet innocence of the music...."

Four MCS students and choristers shone in Utah Opera's The Shining, providing haunting performances for the Halloween season.

"...A member of The Madeleine Choir School, Smith infused her performance Saturday with subtle shifts in demeanor and expressions..."

The Reviews Are In: MCS Alumnus, Jonas Malinka-Thompson ('16) shines as Bottom in Ballet West's The Dream

"...In a masterful comedic performance, Malinka-Thompson, who dances pointe choreography when he is a donkey, nails the appearance of struggling to look graceful on his new hooves. And, he is wearing a donkey head that weighs 10 pounds. ..."

Congratulations Jonas on a captivating performance! We look forward to seeing all you do in the coming years!

Jane Maus (MCS '09) Reaches the Summit: A New Women’s FKT on the Grand Teton. Jane Maus made history on the Grand Teton, setting a new women's unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT). Jane covered the challenging route in 3 hours and 45 minutes. That's 7,000 feet up along 14.5 miles. Pretty incredible! Jane also won the Cirque Series at Snowbird in July. Finishing 8th overall, she will race on the World's team this year.

Congratulations Jane! We look forward to hearing more from you in the coming years!