Cantabella Children’s Chorus
We offer three convenient locations, Livermore, Pleasanton and Dublin, to serve all the Tri-Valley.
Cantabella is hosting it’s first Choral, Music and Movement Camp this July!
The award winning Cantabella Children’s Chorus is a non-profit organization
committed to developing the love and experience of artistic, beautiful singing in
children and youth. Since 1992, Cantabella has been “nurturing beautiful children
through beautiful singing” by providing:
- Educational programs designed for developing music literacy, healthy vocal techniques and choral artistry
- Only the finest choral literature, since we believe as Zoltan Kodaly did that “children should be led to musical masterpieces by means of musical masterpieces.”
- Active participation in performances which develops poise, confidence, self-esteem, teamwork and the satisfaction of striving toward excellence.
Our youngest members (K–5th) are taught in the Cantabella Training Choirs
(CTC) which offer an excellent program using the methods of Hungarian music
educator Zoltan Kodály. Singers progress through three training levels in classes
of no more than 13 children for more individual attention.
The Cantabella Children’s Chorus (CC) is composed of choristers in the 4th through 8th grades. At this level written music theory is also studied along with increasing use of solfege training.
As musicianship and vocal ability develop, advanced choristers (7th–10th grades) continue in the Chamber Choir (CH). Many graduates (11th–12th graders) return to CH as alumni singers.
Treble singers, 6th grade and above, who are interested in further developing
their vocal performance skills and representing Cantabella in traveling competition
may audition for the recently formed Honors Choir (HC).
Choristers are placed in choirs according to age, maturity, music ability, and
theory knowledge. Rehearsals are held once a week with occasional extra
rehearsals when preparing for major performances. All choirs from the youngest
to the oldest perform at annual Christmas and Spring concerts in major performance
halls, accompanied by professional musicians, showcasing a variety of
choral music in different languages.
The Performing Choirs present larger choral works with other professional music
organizations, such as Valley Concert Chorale and Livermore Valley Opera. The
Children’s, Chamber and Honors Choirs also have the opportunity to participate
in choral festivals and competitions which introduce them to other choral groups
and renowned clinicians. Through all of these experiences we encourage our
young people to find their own voice within, connect with each other and with the
world beyond.
