Last night we said a fond farewell to our senior Cantare choristers for the summer at our drive-by music return. We haven’t seen these smiling faces in person since November 2020 and we had SO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT!

We talked about highlights: Singing outside together in the warmth of the sunset, wiggling our toes to keep warm in the biting cold of the Field of Crosses, diving deep into ancient canons in musicianship classes online, coming together to learn about our nation and finding many new ways to learn to be agents of change in the world.

We also talked about hardships, struggles, and fears. You stood up to them with your head held high. We are so proud of how you grew out of them. But mostly, we just talked about love, friendship, and community. We heard about how ZOOM rehearsals, musicianship class, and small group gatherings were the highlights of your week. We learned all the ways you have supported each other throughout the year. We saw once again just how strongly the spirit of music rings out inside each of you. We are so incredibly proud of each of you and all that you have become.

For some of you, it is off to new adventures – perhaps a move to high school or university! Your Cantare family will always be here to support you and cheer on your next journey, wherever it leads you. For others, many brand-new adventures await right here! We will be ready with new music soon and some very open arms to welcome you back with a song!

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!! We will miss you

PSA: We also got to see some brand-new drivers! Stay safe out there