SING ALONG WITH CANTILON

Outstanding - exemplary - uplifting

Serving the Greater Edmonton area and St. Albert, Cantilon offers its members a unique, exciting approach to singing and… enjoying it! Founded by Heather Johnson in 1999, Cantilon Choirs has earned a tremendous reputation for guiding young singers in developing their musical and social skills. Right from the start, the program itself was intended to foster – and has indeed consistently brought about – co-operation, respect, confidence and a significant degree of musical understanding at all levels. In addition to weekly rehearsals, the participants perform in public, tour, record and socialize. They all constitute the extended Cantilon family, focused on sharing the art of singing, and having a lot of fun in the process! Cantilon Choirs welcomes singers of all ages, regardless of experience, ability or financial constraints. The program is built around five main choirs: Kindersingers, ages four to six, non-auditioned (Edmonton, St. Albert); Primary Choir, ages six to nine, non-auditioned (Edmonton, St. Albert); Children’s Choir, ages 10-14, auditioned (Edmonton, St. Albert); Chamber Choir, ages

Parents, children and audiences in Canada and abroad are unanimous in their praise of Cantilon Choirs.

12-19, auditioned (Edmonton); and Belle Canto, adult female voices, auditioned (Edmonton). These choirs have invariably been led by Alberta’s most outstanding choral specialists, including Heather Johnson herself. Cantilon Choirs’ trademark method combines the highest standards of rehearsing and performing with a positive and encouraging attitude towards the choristers. This has resulted in a string of provincial, national and international awards. Major honours include consecutive first places won at the Alberta and National Music Festivals (2000-2012); two first prizes at the Llangollen International Music Festival in Wales (2011); two first prizes at the Béla Bartók International Choral Competition in Debrecen, Hungary (2006); second prize at the prestigious Cork International Choral Competition in Cork, Ireland (2007); as well as first and second prizes at the CBC National Radio Choral Competition (2000, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2010, 2011), to mention just a few. Please check us out at cantilonchoirs.ca. For more information call 780-732-1262, email elaine@cantilonchoirs.ca or just drop by for a chat at #205, 10209 123 Street.