Cantus (vocal ensemble)

Cantus (vocal ensemble)

Cantus is a professional nine-member male classical a cappella group based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Rehearsing and performing without conductor or music director, the group was founded at St. Olaf College in 1995, became a professional ensemble in 2000, and gives 60-80 concerts annually.

Mission

Cantus is a full time professional male vocal chamber ensemble dedicated to exalting the human spirit through the performance of innovative and engaging musical programs. The ensemble seeks not only to sing the finest literature of thepast but also to present new music either created by its members or commissioned for the group. Cantus reaches its audience through concerts, recordings, clinics and by making new musical scores available. In addition to performing, Cantus champions male choral singing and encourages people of all ages to sing.

Current members

Eric Hopkins, Tenor

Aaron Humble, Tenor

Paul Rudoi, Tenor

[http://www.ruschman.com Gary Ruschman, Tenor]

Shahzore Shah, Tenor

Dashon Burton, Baritone

Adam Reinwald, Baritone

Chris Foss, Bass

[http://www.timothyctakach.com Timothy C. Takach, Bass]

Erick Lichte, Artistic Director

Recordings

*While You Are Alive (2008)
*Cantus (2007)
*There Lies the Home (2006)
*Cantus Live: Vol. 2 (2006)
*Comfort and Joy: Volume Two (2005)
*Comfort and Joy: Volume One (2004)
*Deep River" (2003)
*“...against the dying of the light” (2002)
*Let Your Voice Be Heard (2001)

tudent recordings

*Vagabond (1999 - Student Recording)
*Tidings (1998 - Student Recording)
*Introit (1997 - Student Recording)

Former Members

Kurt Anderson, baritone (1996-1999)

Brian Arreola, tenor (1995-2005)

E. Mani Cadet, tenor (2006-2007)

Kelvin Chan, baritone (2000-2005)

Brad Cramer-Erbes, tenor (2002-2005)

Alan Dunbar, bass-baritone (1998-2004)

Micheal Hanawalt, tenor (1996-2004)

Curt Hopmann, tenor (2000-2001)

Brook Jacobsen, baritone/tenor (1995-1999)

Albert Jordan, tenor (1995-2006)

[http://www.michaeljonestenor.com Michael Jones, tenor (2006-2008)]

Erick Lichte, bass-baritone (1995-2003)

[http://www.tommcnichols.com Tom McNichols, bass (2004-2008)]

Phillip Moody, baritone (1996-2000)

Tom Phelps, bass (1996-1998)

Kjell Stenberg, baritone (1995-1998)

[http://www.lawrencewiliford.com Lawrence Wiliford, tenor (1995-2002)]

Paul Wilson, baritone (1999-2002)

Peter Zvanovec, tenor (1999-2006)

External links

* [http://www.cantusonline.org/ Cantus Homepage]
* [http://www.cantusonline.org/BnP/Reviews.html Reviews of Cantus performances]


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