Cantus Youth Choirs is back! No ifs, ands, or buts about it! We’ll resume weekly Cantuesday rehearsals at Tree City Church and culminate with a LIVE Season Finale Concert at the Brandt Center.
Calendar
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 11 | First Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Jan 18 | Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Jan 25 | Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Feb 1 | Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Feb 8 | Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Feb 15 | Rehearsal (solo auditions due) | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Feb 22 | Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Mar 8 | Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Mar 15 | Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Mar 22 | Spring Break (no rehearsal) | |
| Tue, Mar 29 | Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Apr 5 | Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Apr 12 | Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Mon, Apr 18 | Instrumentalist and Transition Numbers Rehearsal (by invitation only) | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Apr 19 | Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Tue, Apr 26 | Last Rehearsal | Tree City Church |
| Fri, Apr 29 | Tech Rehearsal | Brandt Center |
| Sat, Apr 30 | Dress Rehearsal and Season Finale Concert | Brandt Center |
Cantuesday Rehearsal Times
All ensembles meet weekly on Tuesday nights. Each Cantuesday, hundreds of kids gather from Eagle, Boise, Meridian, Kuna, Middleton, and Star to make music together. Weekly rehearsals are an ideal combination of fun and hard work. Many of the ensembles meet concurrently, allowing for socializing during passing times.
Traditional Ensemble Meeting Times
| GRADE | ENSEMBLE | MEETING TIMES |
|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | Chorale | 7:00-8:15 pm |
| 5-6 | Concert Choir | 7:00-8:15 pm |
| 7-9 | Virtuoso Singers | 7:00-8:15 pm |
| 10-12 | Concordia | 7:00-8:15 pm |
Contemporary Ensemble Meeting Times
| GRADE | ENSEMBLE | MEETING TIMES |
|---|---|---|
| 8-12 | Contessa | 5:45-6:45 pm |
| 8-12 | Fortis | 5:45-6:45 pm |
| 10-12 | Bella Visi | 8:15-9:30 pm |
| 10-12 | VoiceOver | 8:15-9:30 pm |
Tuition and Ensemble Placements
Traditional Ensembles
ALL singers will be placed in one of our Traditional Ensembles (Concordia, Virtuoso Singers, Concert Choir, Chorale) based on their age/grade. Tuition is as follows:
| Ensemble | Grades | Fee/semester |
|---|---|---|
| Chorale | 3-4 | $190 |
| Concert Choir | 5-6 | $240 |
| Virtuoso Singers | 7-9 | $240 |
| Concordia | 10-12 | $265 |
Contemporary Ensembles
Placements in VoiceOver, Bella Visi, Fortis, and Contessa will be announced prior to First Rehearsal. Current singers were informed that the Sep-Dec semester has been a three-month audition for these ensembles. Singers will be invited to participate in and asked to pay an additional fee of:
| ENSEMBLE | GRADES | FEE/Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Contessa | 8-12 | $65 |
| Fortis | 8-12 | $75 |
| Bella Visi | 10-12 | $75 |
| VoiceOver | 10-12 | $100 |