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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 Cantores choristers include:
- 2-hour weekly rehearsals Sundays at the Presbyterian Church of
Lawrenceville
- participation in special workshops (generally 1-2 per year)
- periodic individual evaluations throughout the year
- pre-concert rehearsals
- winter and spring concerts
- additional concerts and choral collaborations as opportunities arise
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