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Cantemus Presents “The Great American Songbook – with a Modern Spin” in May

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Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 41 members from across the North Shore, will present two concerts in May titled “The Great American Songbook – with a Modern Spin.” To salute the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing, the program will include Great American Songbook standards from the early 20th century to newer entrants to the Songbook canon. Beloved songs will include those by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Otis Redding – and Prince!

Joining Cantemus will be guest artist Miranda Russell and her five-piece combo.

The concerts will take place in Manchester-by-the-Sea on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Manchester-Essex Regional High School, 36 Lincoln St., and in Newburyport on Sunday, May 3 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 166 High St. Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased online at http://www.cantemus.org/tickets.

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About the expanded American Songbook

Cantemus Artistic Director Jason Iannuzzi and guest artist Miranda Russell talk with Mary Jacobsen of WJOP Newburyport about Cantemus’ upcoming concerts on May 2nd and 3rd, “The Great American Songbook — with a Modern Spin.” View on YouTube or listen to the audio on Soundcloud.

Cantemus Announces Call for Adult and Student Singers and Invites Public to Season Preview

Choral Intern Program for High School Students

There are openings in September for 4 high school-age singers to join us for one or two semesters and earn community service credits or an honorarium. The students will rehearse weekly and perform with the group.

Our Intern program is open to area high school students who are interested in a high-level immersion program of singing with a small chorus of musically trained adults. We will admit students by audition with the conductor. If more than one qualified singer per part auditions, we will consider admitting them as well. The decision is to be made by the musical director.

This program is intended to be a supplemental vocal experience to the students’ high school music program and may help in building their resumes as they prepare for college. Applicants must have good sight reading ability and be available Tuesday evenings from 7:15-9:30 for rehearsals at First Church in Wenham (from September-mid-May) and for concerts on December 7, 13, & 14, and two concert in early May, with additional rehearsals as needed.

Participation in the program can either:
(a) fulfill community service requirements for academic credit as determined by the student’s school, or
(b) include a one-semester stipend of $250, or $500 for both semesters.

It is our hope that this program will help to cultivate a new generation of skilled choral singers.

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Please contact Richard Salandrea for more information.

Cantemus Does Annelies Proud

Read Laura Prichard's review of our performance in the Boston Musical Intelligencer. She provides extensive additional information about the work and its historical significance.

January 29, 2024
IN: Reviews
Cantemus Does Annelies Proud, by Laura Stanfield Prichard

“Beautiful concert this afternoon. Both chorus and brass amazing. More than once I was moved to tears by the sounds....”
–Jean J.