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Cantus Youth Choirs is an award-winning nonprofit community choral program currently for male and female youth ages 4th through 12th grade.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Cantus Youth Choirs is to provide quality music education with the goal of attaining the highest level of artistic excellence in choral music performance. The organization endeavors to enrich the lives of youth from all religious, racial, cultural, economic, and musical backgrounds. The program strives to foster the personal and social growth of its members and to promote their sense of self-worth, discipline, accomplishment and pride. Cantus Youth Choirs seeks to work collaboratively with the community at large to promote singing, specifically with the school music programs and other musical organizations.

Ensembles

There are five ensembles in Cantus Youth Choirs. The Elementary and Junior High Divisions have three performing groups or ensembles: Chorale, Concert Choir and Virtuoso Singers. The High School Division has two performing groups/ensembles: Concordia and Bravado. Youth are placed in performance ensembles by audition based on age and aptitude. All ensembles will perform periodically throughout the year and have the opportunity to participate in an annual tour.

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Auditions

To join a Cantus ensemble, each singer will take part in a low-pressure audition. The purpose of the audition is for the auditioner to become acquainted with the singer’s vocal range, tone production, ear training, musical background and personality. Each youth will be placed into an ensemble that is the best fit for his or her vocal development and skill level.

There is a small non-refundable audition fee of $10 to offset the cost of the audition facility.

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Rehearsals

The Cantus Youth Choirs season runs from September to May. All rehearsals are held at the Eagle Performing Arts Center (EPAC) at 1125 East State St, Eagle, ID 83616.

Tuesday rehearsals:

  • Chorale: 5:00-6:15 pm (1 hr 15 min)
  • Concert Choir: 6:25-7:40 pm (1 hr 15 min)
  • Virtuoso Singers: 7:45-9:00 pm (1 hr 15 min)

Thursday rehearsals:

  • Concordia: 6:30-7:50 pm (1 hr 20 min)
  • Bravado: 8:00-9:00 pm (1 hr)

Tuition and Fees

Cantus makes every effort to keep costs economical. Applications are available for partial and full-tuition waivers for families in need. In addition to these waivers, Cantus provides extensive fundraising opportunities. Any singer willing to make the effort can raise all necessary costs for the 2011-2012 season. The following is a list of costs for the 2011-2012 Season (these amounts are subject to change as we finalize numbers):

  • Tuition: $425.00 per season. Discounts are available for siblings. Please see The Cantus Store for current rates and discounts.
  • Tour: Fundraising opportunities will be available to cover all costs. Participation in fundraisers is optional.
  • Audition: $10 audition fee/singer each year (non-refundable; does not apply to tuition).
  • Smartmusic: $36 Smartmusic enrollment fee/family (Smartmusic accessories may be purchased, as needed, at an additional cost).
  • Ladies’ Outfit: Dress $73. Jewelry set $9. Ladies will provide their own black nylons and black dress shoes.
  • Gentlemen’s Outfit: Vest and tie $36. Gentlemen will provide their own white, collared dress shirt, black slacks, black socks and black dress shoes.