Cantus will present "On the Shoulders of Giants," a diverse program of music from the earliest notated music to recent works in a variety of languages and styles. Music of Victoria, Grieg, Thompson, Schubert, Spirituals, U2, and a host of others.
Workshop: 4:00 Ford Hall (free, no tickets required)
Concert: 8:15 Ford Hall
This is a ticketed event.
Tickets for individual concerts are available as follows:
$11 at the door (one price for all)
$11 in person at the Ticket Center Ithaca
$10 plus variable fees via phone at (607) 273-4497 or at www.ithacaevents.com
Complimentary tickets are available in the Dean's office on a first come, first serve basis. Children and students through senior year of high school are FREE, and one adult admission is complimentary with each free student. Pick up your free tickets at the door at the concert.
During the workshop, Cantus will present a demonstration of their process as a chamber vocal ensemble. We'll discuss issues such as vocal technique, balancing solo vs. ensemble singing, the elements of engaging performance as well as our collaborative process as a vocal ensemble without conductor. We'll use excerpts of our repertoire and audience participation to illustrate concepts, perform a few pieces in full and also incorporate time for questions throughout the session.
Acclaimed as the “premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States” (Fanfare), Cantus is committed to inspiring audiences with music performed at the highest level. Rehearsing and performing without a conductor or music director, the nine members of Cantus are renowned for adventurous programming spanning many periods and genres, including work commissioned specifically for the group. The Washington Post hails the ensemble’s sound as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power” and refers to their music-making as “spontaneous grace.” Cantus shares its superb singing, engaging stage personality and heartfelt interpretations with audiences across the country and at home in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Each year the artists of Cantus share their own love of singing with thousands of student singers through workshops and master classes to ensure the future of choral arts. Cantus is pleased to be able to share its music through performances, recordings and digital media.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact the School of Music at 607-274-3717.
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