Madrigals is an important tradition to the Plainfield Central High School community. The Madrigal is one of the most enduring musical forms in all of history. During its early development in 16th Century Italy, the Madrigal found favor with the noble class. Lords and Ladies would perform these songs at banquets and other social events. All members of the English nobility were expected to have musical training and to be able to sing songs like these on sight. 

The Plainfield Central Madrigals consist of three vocal ensembles, who perform Medieval, Renaissance and contemporary, holiday music. These groups are:

• Madrigal Singers - Our highest Madrigal ensemble, mixed-voiced, open to sophomores through seniors to audition
• Madrigal Ladies - Treble-voiced, open to sophomores through seniors to audition
• Madrigal Troubadours and Trouveres - Mixed-voiced, open to freshmen through seniors to audition
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The three ensembles perform at our annual Madrigal Dinner, annually held in December. Along with the vocal entertainment, a troupe of actors amuse the audience with humor and medieval stories. The Madrigal dinners take place on the decorated stage of Plainfield Central's auditorium, and guests sit in a fairly intimate dinner setting.