Cantus (vocal ensemble)
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Cantus is a professional nine-member male classical a capella group based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The group was founded at St. Olaf College in 1995, and gives 60-80 concerts annually.
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[edit] 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 the past 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.
[edit] Current Members
E. Mani Cadet, Tenor
Gary Ruschman, Tenor
Shahzore Shah, Tenor
Aaron Humble, Tenor
Michael Jones, Tenor
Adam Reinwald, Baritone
Dashon Burton, Baritone
Tom McNichols, Bass
Timothy C. Takach, Bass
[edit] Recordings
- 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)
[edit] Student recordings
- Vagabond (1999 - Student Recording)
- Tidings (1998 - Student Recording)
- Introit (1997 - Student Recording)
[edit] Former Members
Kurt Anderson, baritone (1996-1999)
Brian Arreola, tenor (1995-2005)
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)
Erick Lichte, bass-baritone (1995-2003)
Phillip Moody, baritone (1996-2000)
Tom Phelps, bass (1996-1998)
Kjell Stenberg, baritone (1995-1998)
Lawrence Wiliford, tenor (1995-2002)
Paul Wilson, baritone (1999-2002)
Peter Zvanovec, tenor (1999-2006)
