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Founded in 2004, Cantores (CA) promotes the highest level of artistic
achievement in choral performance for young women in grades 10 through
12. Now in its third year of celebrating musical excellence,
Cantores is the newest component of the Princeton
Girlchoir. Founded in 2004, Cantores promotes the highest level of
artistic achievement in choral performance for young women in grades
10 through 12.
The choir has performed throughout the tri-state area and has given
complete classical concerts of Giovanni Pergolesi’s Stabat
Mater and Francis Poulenc’s Litanies à la vierge
noire. In addition, members of the choir perform all genres and
periods of music which include gospel, jazz, collegiate a cappella,
rock and minimalist with most recent performances for the New Jersey
Governor at Drumthwacket and with soul singer, Ricky Fanté, of
EMI Records in New York City.
The choir maintains a highly structured environment and personal
discipline with one weekly two-hour rehearsal. Selection into the
choir is based on vocal skills, musicianship, and attitude. Each
chorister’s development of performance skills through quality and
diverse choral literature enrich the overall mission of
Cantores: to enhance vocal development, increase sight-singing
skills, and develop musicianship and musical sensitivity in an
environment of teamwork and heart.
Time commitment expectations for all Concert Choir choristers include:
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2-hour weekly rehearsals Sundays (2:00 pm to 4:00 pm) at the
Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville
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participation in special workshops (generally 1-2 per year)
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periodic individual evaluations throughout the year
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pre-concert rehearsals
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winter and spring concerts
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additional concerts and choral collaborations as opportunities arise
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