Cantilena — Cantare Children's Choir

Rehearsals Mondays 5:30-6:45 PM Lutheran Church of the Cross

 

Cantilena is our ensemble intended as an introductory experience to choral singing for boys and girls who are 6 to 10 years of age. Basic skills in musical understanding and performance begin here and provide a wonderful framework on which children can build.

The goal of our once-weekly rehearsals is to instill a love of singing. A focus on unison song, an encouraging atmosphere, high-energy activities and selected performance opportunities create a pleasurable experience for all. Cantilena participates in our four concerts, our Autumn and Winter Retreats, and our workshop programs.

Cantilena choristers make friends right away and are encouraged to embrace their curiosity and desire to discover new ideas. Together, choristers embark on a musical journey that can continue through our ensembles until the end of highschool and beyond!

Looking to join Cantilena next season? Our Songsters classes are the perfect place to get started building skills right now!

 

Core Focuses: Cantilena

DISCOVERING YOUR VOICE

Cantilena explores the basics of pitch rhythm, vocal technique, breathing, and rehearsal behaviour to build a strong musical foundation.

InstIlling a LOVE of singing

Using lots of fun and games, movement, folk songs, and group activities, Cantilena choristers experience a child-centred approach to support vocal learning

TAKING THE STAGE

Cantilena gives choristers introductory performance opportunities to build confidence and learn to thrive on stage

Growing Together

Cantilena is given frequent opportunities to rehearse and perform with our older CANTIGA ensemble to encourage mentorship between ensembles

 

Awards

Alberta Provincial Choir Festival Provincial stream 10 & Under: 

  • First Prize (2003, 2016)

  • Second Prize (2018)

  • Cold Lake Music Festival Plaque and the Donna and Larry Johnson Scholarship (2016)

  • Olga Nickle Memorial Foundation Scholarship & Kiwanis Music Festival Plaque

  • Second Prize (2004)

Choralfest (presented by Alberta Choral Federation): 

Superior Rating (1998-2005)

 

Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival: 

  • Gold seals (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2016, 2017, 2018)

  • Calgary Performing Arts Plaque - General (2017)

  • Calgary Performing Arts Plaque - Contemporary (2017)

  • T Eaton Plaque (2016)

  • Dalton Memorial Medal (2003)

  • Calgary Kiwanis Festival Medal (2002, 2003, 2004 )

  • Calgary Foundation Scholarship (2003, 2004)