Cantare seeks to foster a diverse community of compassion and understanding across generational, cultural, and economic boundaries through the beauty and power of choral music.
There’s still time to join Cantare’s
Fall Fundraising Campaign!
“We believe that music has the capability to change lives. It is more than simply notes on a page or sounds in the air. It is a tool of empowerment. Your donations directly support our ability to make this happen for the more than 2,500 Oakland youth we currently serve.” – David Morales, Artistic Director
Upcoming Concerts
Youth and Adult Choir Programs
Our auditioned 100-voice symphonic Chorale rehearses and performs a variety of compelling and challenging choral music during our concert season.
Adult Choirs
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Cantare’s innovative and inclusive in-school music education classes and afterschool choirs reach underserved Oakland children who lack access to the arts. We provide tuition-free choral music instruction led by experienced teaching artists—and offer students a safe, supportive, and fun experience through our multicultural curriculum.
Youth Programs
“Cantare offers so much potential to all of our students through the world of music. Through hard work and determination, students learn to love music and how to work together as a team!”
–John Lee, Assistant Principal, Lincoln Elementary
Newsletter Highlights
Music & Conversation
“Imagine you are the storyteller in this song. Imagine it’s the end of the day, you are resting by the shack because your body is tired, but your heart feels different. …Look at the land that you work on, it has been sweet and good. How does your heart feel?”
“Proud.” “Happy.” “Grateful.”
Read more of Conway’s account of Cantare’s third grade interdisciplinary classes!
