This ensemble is intended for boys and girls who are 8 to 10 years of age, have mastered the basic skills of musicianship / choral singing and who wish to continue their musical growth through the study of both unison and two part song repertoire. The children appreciate the child-centered approach offered here. They further their development and enhance their growth as artists through performance opportunities.

Cantiga is not usually an entry level ensemble [except for 10 and 11 years olds new to our program]

Cantiga received high praise and accolades in competition. In 2003 and 2002, Cantiga was awarded Second Prize at the National Music Festival. This ensemble has been a finalist at the National Music Festival for each of the last five years in the 10 & under age category.

Rehearsals: Tuesday's from 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM click on image for enlargement

Cantiga has earned First Prize at the Alberta Provincial Choir Festival for many years. Cantiga has won numerous awards, medals and scholarships at the Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival and has earned a Gold Superior Rating at Choralfest [sponsored by the Alberta Choral Federation] since 1998.
In past seasons, Cantiga has performed for Calgary Opera's productions of Carmen, Dead Man Walking, Turnadot, Sweeney Todd, La Boheme and Filumena and their "Dinner on the Set" Gala as well as the Calgary Bach Society. Our popular School Concert Tours provide our young singers with the opportunity to share their love of singing with Calgary school children.
In June 2007 Cantiga embarked on its Tour of Central Alberta. This past season Cantiga joined Cantare and Cantando in a special performance with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of their Discovery Series.

Rehearsals: Tuesday's from 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM click on image for enlargement

Awards: Canadian National Music Festival, second prize (2003, 2002), finalist (2004, 2001, 2000)
Alberta Provincial Choir Festival: First Prize (2007 - 2000)
Olga Nickle Scholarship & Diane Johnston Plaque (2004 - 2000)
Olga Nickle Scholarship & Calgary Kiwanis Plaque (2005, 2007)
Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival: numerous gold seals (2007 - 2000)
Dalton Memorial Medal (2005, 2001)
Calgary Foundation Scholarship - Esther Honens Fund (2007, 2004 - 2000)
Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival Medal (2002, 2000)
T Eaton Medal (2003, 2002)
Choralfest: Superior Rating (2005 - 1998)

Tours: Central Alberta (2007)
Southwestern Alberta and Crowsnest Pass (2005)

Rehearsals: Tuesday's from 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM click on image for enlargement