antus - Male Vocal Ensemble

As the opening performance of the 09-10 season, this fabulous nine member ensemble, which consists of tenors, baritones and basses, sings with one of the freshest and most engaging sounds in choral music today.

In September of 2000, with no singer over the age of 25, Cantus established itself as a full-time ensemble, making its home in Minneapolis, MN.  Originating as an amateur group of singers from the renowned choral program at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, the group has now performed throughout the U.S., as guest artist with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, at the American Choral Director's Association (ACDA) national and regional conventions, the Teton Music Festival, the Newport Music Festival, the Oregon Bach Festival, AmericaFest and the 6th World Symposium on Choral Music. Cantus has also been featured on numerous public radio stations including NPR's “Performance Today,” and has performed for concert associations throughout the US.

Cantus regularly conducts educational clinics and workshops to inspire and encourage singers of all ages.  They currently have 11 CDs available on Cantus Recordings and have their own choral series published through Neil A. Kjos and Co.

Their wide ranging program repertoire may include such interesting pieces as African Jazz, a Hebrew folk song, an English sea shanty, an African American spiritual, a Scottish folk song, an Irish work song, and in a more serious vein you may also hear some classical male choral works as well as some of your particular favorites like Danny Boy and Prayer of the Children.

Cantus sings all of their songs a cappella and without amplification.  This is a concert not to be missed.