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.
Upcoming Concerts
Children’s & Youth Choirs Annual Spring Concert
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.
The Chorale celebrates its 25th anniversary in March 2024 with Homeward Bound.
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.
Youth Programs
These wonderful children give me hope for a better day to come if we all can just keep working toward it together.
–Brenda Vallenas, Chorale Singer
Newsletter Highlights
Changing Lives for 25 Years
“We have now discounted the ticket price for It Takes A Village to $25—for 25 years! I want you with us to celebrate with gratitude what we have achieved—and even more, what these young people CONTINUE to achieve for the betterment of our society.”
– David Morales, Founder & Artistic Director
