What kind of music does Cantus perform?

Cantus makes literature selections from all appropriate genres: sacred, secular, Christmas, seasonal, ethnic, world, gospel, popular, contemporary, traditional, worshipful, hymn, folk songs, musical theater, and more. We look for music …

Is Cantus a religious organization?

Cantus Youth Choirs is not affiliated with any religious organization. Cantus rehearses at Tree City Church of the Nazarene in Boise. Cantus performs at Northwest Nazarene University’s Brandt Center. Cantus …

Can I bring a friend?

Yes, you can bring a friend to our bring-a-friend night! We host a bring-a-friend night toward the end of each semester … and occasionally at the beginning. Please see the calendar for …

Where do we perform?

Cantus Youth Choirs has been performing at Northwest Nazarene University’s Swayne Auditorium in the Brandt Center since 2011. The Brandt Center has a number of art galleries, a large lobby, …

Can I do a “trial” of Cantus?

Yes! If you want to try us out, you can come to the first 3 to 4 rehearsals of any semester without paying. Our registration cutoff for semester one is …

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, no. The majority of the season’s expenses are paid before rehearsals begin (sheet music, licensing, lease, etc). If, however, an extremely unusual circumstance occurs which would prohibit …

I’m a parent, what’s going on?

We have an extensive MEMBERS dashboard on our website. You can access this by clicking MEMBERS in the main navigation bar. Parents AND singers use this Members Dashboard extensively. Singers …

What about outfits?

Cantus no longer requires members to purchase a concert uniform. For each concert, members will receive a lookbook with guidelines on what to assemble for the concert. These lookbooks are …

How much does Cantus cost?

We have a tiered tuition schedule. Younger singers pay less. This allows parents and singers a chance to “try Cantus out” and see if it’s a good fit. Click here …

How do I join Cantus?

Cantus is for singers ages 8 to 18 years old (3rd to 12th grade). To join Cantus, all you need to do is audition and register online. You can join …

How do I audition?

Remember, EVERYONE gets into Cantus Youth Choirs traditional ensembles: Concordia, Virtuoso Singers, Concert Choir or Chorale. There are three types of auditions: Learn more about auditions!