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.
Newsletter Highlights
Welcome, Rising Stars!
“The students showed so much enthusiasm and progress in singing weekly that I thought, How can they receive more time with music?”
Maestra Lydia introduces Cantare’s new 2nd grade choir at Melrose Leadership Academy!
Upcoming Concerts
The Chorale, accompanied by full orchestra, will perform two contrasting 20th century works: Maurice Duruflé’s lush and serene setting of the Requiem and William Walton’s exceedingly thrilling Belshazzar’s Feast. Both works illustrate Hope & Resilience in challenging times.
Honor Someone Special
This concert recognizes the joys and struggles of change, with works that honor the dead and comfort the living, recognize suffering and celebrate hope and freedom. We invite you to publicly honor someone who changed YOUR life: with your contribution of $250, you can include a sentence, brief phrase or quote, along with your name and the name of the honoree, in the printed concert program. Your donation will help offset the program expenses aligned with these concerts.
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 8 PM
Youth and Adult Choir Programs
Cantare’s auditioned 100-voice symphonic Chorale rehearses and performs a variety of compelling and challenging choral music during our concert season. Our non-auditioned Summer Adult Choir will return in June 2025.
Adult Choirs
Stay Connected
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.
