When the Minnesingers walked on stage Sunday the audience applauded. When the red curtain rose, alumni of all ages took the stage.

This weekend, the Minnesingers will be joined by nearly 100 returning alumni in two concerts at the Performing Arts Center to celebrate the groups fiftieth season.

Minnesinger alums are invited to join the current Minnesingers for their spring concerts on May 12 and 13.

Wrapping up their 49th year as the elite choral group at the regional high school, the Minnesingers drew packed houses for their winter concerts.

The regional high school Minnesingers return for their Christmas in Edgartown concerts this weekend, with a string of special guests.

With a generous double program that traveled easily from sacred music and opera to jazz and Lady Gaga, the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Minnesingers displayed their versatility with two spring concerts over the weekend.

Fresh off their Italian debut, the Martha’s Vineyard Minnesingers are back and excited to perform for their “favorite audience” director Janis Wightman said.

The high school Minnesingers have been busy preparing for this weekend’s spring concert, which features choreography set to music from Oscar nominated and winning films. Performances are Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Minnesingers enjoyed a successful concert tour to southern Spain.

The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School Minnesingers travel to Europe on April 14 for a Spain concert tour.