The winter concert is just around the corner … and it is going to be epic! Please read through this entire post so you know where you need to be when, wearing what, and bringing what! Singers need to be present for their entire call time(s) to participate in the concert.
ALL SINGERS: Please wear your black/red/white outfit to rehearsal on Tuesday, November 28.
Tech and Dress Rehearsal Schedule
Tech rehearsal is Friday night and Saturday morning/afternoon. Dress rehearsal is Saturday evening immediately preceding the concert.
- December 8, 2023
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12:00 am to 11:59 pm
Tech Rehearsal
Brandt Center 707 S Fern St, Nampa, ID 83686
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1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Organ rehearsal
Patrick Franks -
1:30 pm to 10:45 pm
Adam Millett (audio engineer)
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2:00 pm to 9:15 pm
VoiceOver
Bring a sack dinner and a snack. See call times ALSO on Saturday. Wear comfy clothes. -
3:15 pm to 9:15 pm
Bella Visi
Bring a sack dinner and a snack. Wear comfy clothes. -
4:00 pm to 10:45 pm
Dan Costello
Dan, please be ready to play Ukulele on WINTER THINGS with Bella Visi. -
4:15 pm to 4:50 pm
Where Are You Christmas?
Sara Watson, Elder Reese, Samara Bourn -
4:35 pm to 4:55 pm
Instrumentalist load-in
Please store cases in the work room and get settled on stage. -
4:50 pm to 5:00 pm
Instrumentalist sound check
We'll confirm all instruments are amplified and all monitor levels are set. -
5:00 pm to 6:45 pm
Chorale (3-4th grade)
Please eat before arriving. Wear comfy clothes. -
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Concert Choir (5-6th grade)
Please eat before arriving. Wear comfy clothes. -
5:00 pm to 9:15 pm
Concordia (10-12th grade)
Please bring a sack dinner. Wear comfy clothes. -
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Contessa
Bring a sack dinner. Wear comfy clothes. -
5:00 pm to 10:45 pm
Fortis
Bring a sack dinner. Parents are welcome to sit-in for the sound check (starting at 10pm), since Fortis' stage-time is late. Wear comfy clothes. -
5:00 pm to 10:45 pm
Instrumentalist rehearsal
Dinner will be provided in the green room. There will be frequent breaks and rests throughout the evening. -
5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Rhapsody
Please eat before arriving. See ALSO call time on Saturday. Wear comfy clothes. -
5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Virtuoso (7-9th grade)
Please eat before arriving. Wear comfy clothes. -
6:15 pm to 6:25 pm
Here Comes Santa Claus
See also Saturday call time. -
7:15 pm to 7:25 pm
Silent Night
Please see ALSO Saturday call time.
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- December 9, 2023
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12:00 am to 11:59 pm
Tech/Dress/Concert
Brandt Center 707 S Fern St, Nampa, ID 83686
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10:00 am to 2:45 pm
Adam Millett (audio engineer)
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10:00 am to 11:00 am
Love Is Christmas
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12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Rhapsody
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1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
The Chipmunk Song
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2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
When We're Together
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2:45 pm to 3:30 pm
Silent Night
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3:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Here Comes Santa Claus
See also Saturday call time. -
4:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Adam Millett (audio engineer)
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4:30 pm to 5:15 pm
Instrumentalist sound check
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4:30 pm to 9:30 pm
VoiceOver
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4:45 pm to 5:25 pm
All Is Well
with Michelle Pedersen, VoiceOver, instrumentalists -
5:15 pm to 9:30 pm
All singers and instrumentalists
Brandt Center 707 S Fern St, Nampa, ID 83686
All singers should be on stage by 5:15pm fully dressed in their concert outfits. -
5:25 pm to 5:40 pm
Un bel dà vedremo
with Michelle Pedersen -
5:40 pm to 6:10 pm
O Holy Night
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6:10 pm to 6:20 pm
VoiceOver sound check
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6:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Doors open
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7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Cantus presents: IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER
Brandt Center 707 S Fern St, Nampa, ID 83686
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Outfits
Please review what you need to wear, and WHEN you need to wear it or bring it.
All Singers
ALL SINGERS: Please wear your black/red/white outfit to dress rehearsal on Saturday, December 9. Singers in VoiceOver, Bella Visi, Fortis, and Contessa will wear their ensemble outfits to dress rehearsal.
The overall palette is black with holiday red accents. Please make sure the red is a vibrant holiday red (shown below), and not maroon, pink, or orangey-red. White formal dress shirts may be worn with dress pants/suits/tuxes. Sequined black fabrics are great. The look should be formal–think wedding, dance, or recital.
Formal Black
Holiday Red
White
Hair
Please wear hair back, out of the face. Bangs that extend past the eyebrows should be secured back–for all genders. We want to see your face on stage!
Jewelry and accessories
Please no watches or bracelets.
Yes to scarves, cardigans, layers, and vests. You can wear your Cantus jewelry, pearls, small rhinestones, or small silver jewelry.
Shoes
Black or brown dress shoes.
Black or dark brown socks with pants. Black tights or nylons encouraged with skirts and dresses.
Coverage standards
No sleeveless tops.
No bare midriff (you need to be able to lift your arms straight up over your head and have at least 1 inch overlap of shirt over bottoms).
No tears or slashes.
Skirts must be at least knee length.
No sheer clothing.
No jeans, track pants, workout pants, joggers. Leggings may be worn under skirts (but not as pants).
All Instrumentalists
Please wear all-black concert blacks. Thank you!
Contessa
Please BRING your black/red outfit to Tech on 12/8 (everything labeled), and WEAR your Contessa outfit on 12/9. You’ll change into black/red at intermission.
Black jeans/slacks, a black shirt, black shoes. Your blue top and any accessories will be provided prior to the concert.
Fortis
Please BRING your black/red outfit to Tech on 12/8 (everything labeled), and WEAR your Fortis outfit on 12/9. You’ll change into black/red at intermission.
Dark wash skinny jeans with white dress shirt on a hanger, black dress shoes, black belt, black socks. Your skinny tie and suspenders will be provided prior to the concert.
Bella Visi
Please BRING your black/red outfit to Tech on 12/8 (everything labeled), and WEAR your Bella outfit on 12/9. You’ll change into black/red at intermission.
Black slacks (no leggings, no wide leg pants) and a black shell or tank. Black dress shoes. Your maroon top and any jewelry will be provided prior to the concert.
VoiceOver
Please BRING your black/red outfit to Tech on 12/8 (everything labeled), and WEAR your VoiceOver outfit on 12/9. You’ll change into black/red at intermission.
Ladies: Bring your own black slacks (no leggings, no wide leg pants) and a black shell or tank. You might prefer a short sleeved shell because the sequins can irritate the upper arms. Black dress shoes. Your sequin top will be provided prior to the concert (unless previously issued).
Gentlemen: Bring your own dark wash skinny jeans with white dress shirt on a hanger, black dress shoes, black belt, black socks. Your bowtie and blazer will be provided prior to the concert (unless previously issued).
Transition Numbers
Please follow any instructions for additional costuming as provided by your transition number director.