The DeKalb High School Music Department will present the 25th annual Madrigal Dinners Dec. 15 and Dec. 21 and 22.

A Madrigal Dinner is an American form of dinner theater often held by schools and church groups during the Christmas season. It is set in the Middle Ages or Renaissance period, and is generally comedic in nature.

This holiday event showcases the DeKalb High School Chamber Choir, an audition-only vocal ensemble of 28 singers directed by DHS Choral Director Travis Erikson. Outfitted in authentic renaissance attire constructed by DHS clothing and textiles students, the choir will perform a variety of a cappella music ranging from traditional Christmas carols to chansons from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Vocal and instrumental groups also performing include troubadours, pages, a brass ensemble, a string quartet, and jesters to entertain.