About the Magpies


The Magpie Consort is a mixed ensemble of twenty voices. Most of our music is sung a cappella, but we also perform with a variety of instrumentalists. Our repertoire is extremely diverse, and quite unique in Columbus. It includes medieval motets and plainsong, renaissance madrigals and sacred polyphony, 18th century psalmody, 20th century compositions from many parts of the world, folk song and world music settings, and music written specifically for the group.

The Magpies have appeared in Columbus, Zanesville, Findlay, Dayton and Lancaster. Performances have included a fully staged Christmas music drama based on medieval mystery plays, and programs on the themes 'Celtic Voyages', 'Water Music', 'Sounds of the East', 'Visions of Heaven', 'Northern Lights', 'Rhythms of Life' and 'Voices of Day and Night'.

Magpie Consort

The Magpies, March 2010 (photo: Ed Crockett)