HAPPY SUMMER!
While our choristers are off enjoying some well-earned time away from the Rehearsal Room, it’s time to consider registering your child for our 2025-2026 performance season before we return for another thrilling year of singing!
Learn about the easy steps to joining a Cantare ensemble below!
STEP 1: FIND A PROGRAM THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU!
Entry Classes
Kodaly Music Explorers (Ages 3-6)
Ensembles
CANTILENA (Ages 6-10) weekly rehearsals are Tuesdays, 6pm - 7:15pm
CANTIGA (Ages 10-12) weekly rehearsals are Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm
CANTARE (AGES 12-18) weekly rehearsals are Wednesdays, 6pm - 9pm
STEP 2: MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR GET-IN-THE-GROOVE
Our choir year begins with GET IN THE GROOVE WORKSHOP WEEK
This year’s GITG is scheduled for Sunday August 17- Saturday August 23 2025.
ALL Choristers are required to attend
STEP 3: BOOK A PLACEMENT INTERVIEW
Children who love to sing and wish to gain more experience and knowledge are encouraged to apply for membership in Cantaré Children's Choir. Placement interviews are a fun way to meet and become acquainted with our Artistic Director, Catherine Glaser-Climie, and are held each spring, summer and early fall to determine placement of prospective choristers in one of our four ensembles. Admission into the Cantaré Children's Choir program is based on interest, enthusiasm and commitment rather than on exceptional musical ability. We are looking for children who are eager to sing and eager to learn. I will dedicate myself to teaching you to sing at the very highest artistic standard – and I guarantee that we will have an enjoyable time together.
Here are some of the traits that we look for in a prospective singer:
A co-operative and enthusiastic attitude
A clear, pleasant singing voice
A discriminating, musical ear
An ability to follow instruction / suggestions / corrections
Listening skills, which includes melodic and rhythmic memory
Self-reliance
Social skills
The interview is a very positive and non-threatening experience for everyone. Its aim is to reveal as much as possible about your musical potential. We understand that many children do not possess highly developed musical skills at this early stage in life, but we am eager to meet you and to hear you sing.