Call times, outfits, tech/dress rehearsal schedule, and everything you need to know for Winter Concert 2023

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.

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
  • 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

    Tech Rehearsal

    Brandt Center 707 S Fern St, Nampa, ID 83686


  • 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Organ rehearsal

    Patrick Franks


  • 1:30 pm to 10:45 pm

    Adam Millett (audio engineer)


  • 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.


December 9, 2023
  • 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

    Tech/Dress/Concert

    Brandt Center 707 S Fern St, Nampa, ID 83686


  • 10:00 am to 2:45 pm

    Adam Millett (audio engineer)


  • 10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Love Is Christmas


  • 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

    Rhapsody


  • 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    The Chipmunk Song


  • 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm

    When We're Together


  • 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm

    Silent Night


  • 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)


  • 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm

    Instrumentalist sound check


  • 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm

    VoiceOver


  • 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 dí vedremo

    with Michelle Pedersen


  • 5:40 pm to 6:10 pm

    O Holy Night


  • 6:10 pm to 6:20 pm

    VoiceOver sound check


  • 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

    Doors open


  • 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

    Cantus presents: IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER

    Brandt Center 707 S Fern St, Nampa, ID 83686


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.