Cantemus performs several concerts a year across the North Shore. Our repertoire includes classical works both old and new as well as contemporary compositions that astonish and delight.

The 2005-2006 Season...

"Best of the Best" High School Chorus Festival - November 30, 2005
North Shore high schools sang for each other in this exciting annual choral event showcasing the area's talented young singers and their music teachers. This year, Georgetown, Hamilton-Wenham, Manchester-Essex and Masconomet Regional High Schools participated.

"Mother and Child: Joyful Music of the Season" - December 3 & 4, 2005
Music of Hassler, Ohrwall, Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Conrad Susa and more. Performed in Hamilton and Newburyport. Our audiences raved: "Totally wonderful, excellent in every way"... "Beautiful thematic programs"... "The quality of the experience is exceptional. The music is unique, beautiful, and penetrating."

"Animal Crackers" - A Free Family Concert
Music and fun for kids and adults of all ages... don't miss it!
Saturday, February 11, 2006
First Parish Church, 225 Cabot St., Beverly, 10 a.m.
Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Ave., Gloucester, 12 p.m.
Past audiences loved the free family concert: "Wonderful - so glad you do this for families"... "Loved all the instruments, as well as the voices"... "Lots of fun - great singing. My 3-year-old was transfixed"... "Fun... a great variety of styles for kids! First exposure to choral singing."

"Reflections: Old Texts, New Tunes"
Classic themes and words in contemporary musical settings, including Copland's "In the Beginning," with mezzo-soprano soloist Pamela Dellal.
May 6, 2006, 7:30 p.m., Christ Church, Hamilton
May 7, 2006, 4:00 p.m., St. Paul's Church, Newburyport

Please join us at an upcoming concert!