Sara Hanson
Sara Hanson grew up singing and dancing in the Boise, ID area. She was born with a passion for music and movement which solidified as she traveled to perform and …
Season 17.1 starts on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Tree City Church (ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN NORMAL)
Thank you for registering and welcome to Cantus Season 17.1 (semester 1 of season 17)! We are going to have so much fun working on the most incredible music for …
Communication
Communication should be transparent, professional, and choir-related. Before sending a message, ask: (1) Would I be comfortable if a parent/director read this? (2) Is this necessary for choir? (3) Is …
Thank you for protecting Cantus singers
You are not responsible for proving abuse. You are responsible for reporting concerns so children can be protected. Notice.Interrupt.Report.Document.
Cantus Reporting Process
Use the handbook procedure every time. Timing: immediate for urgent safety or medical issues; within 24 hours for other incidents or concerns.
You do not need proof
If you have reasonable concern, report to a Cantus director immediately. Department of Health and Welfare or law enforcements decides next steps. Good-faith reporters are protected from civil liability. Reports …
Call 911 immediately if
Act immediately when safety cannot wait.
The Cantus Safety Standard
Prevention works best when every adult knows the same simple rules. When everyone follows the same pattern, unsafe behavior has fewer places to hide.
If a singer discloses something concerning
Your response can help a child feel safe without turning you into an investigator. Report facts. Do not decide whether abuse occurred.
Grooming
Grooming often looks like a pattern; not a single moment. When you notice a pattern, report it early.
VoiceOver, Bella Visi, Fortis, Contessa, and Rhapsody final lists for Season 17!
To everyone who auditioned this season — thank you! It takes real courage to get up and sing, and we loved getting to hear the talent and heart each of …
Record the Children’s Choir parts of ESTHER, a new musical
Esther, a two-act musical, dramatizes the biblical story of an orphaned Jewish girl who becomes Queen of Persia. Set in the Persian Empire, it focuses on her courage to save …