Cantore (Latin for “singers”) is a group of men who love to sing. Its members come from many walks of life. Outside of singing, they teach, preach, program computers, farm, write, make art, lay stone, roast coffee, sell things, or are retired. Their common bond is making good a cappella music. Their repertoire is primarily sacred and draws from a variety of styles and traditions, from standard religious choral works, to international, classical, bluegrass gospel, spirituals, folk, hymn arrangements, and a few pop and secular numbers. They perform in churches, banquets, festivals, retirement communities, civic events, and more. Since 2002 they have performed over 300 times, and have toured as far as Pennsylvania, Ohio, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida.
SPECIAL CONCERT!
Join us on Saturday, March 7, at 7pm, for an evening of inspiring music for the tempestuous times we are living in. Cantore presents a concert of traditional sea shanties and new biblical shanties, as well as an audience hymn sing of some old and new hymns using the sea as a vivid metaphor. We will also share some photos, videos, and highlights of our recent Mediterranean Tour. A freewill offering will be received.
Here's a partial sampling of the music you might hear!
From our "On the Face of the Deep" collection:
From our "On the Face of the Deep" collection:
- Without form and void
- Chariots don’t float
- Sea People
- Mare Nostrum
- ...and more
- Sloop John B
- Wellerman
- Starbuck’s Complaint
- Mingulay Boat Song
- ...and more
- When the storms of life are raging
- Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me
- I Shall Not Be Moved
- Peace be still
- Wade in the water
Header photos on this site by Jayson Hubbard of jaysonandrachael.com
Meet the SINGERs
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CURRENT MEMBERS
Phil Kniss
Jim Hershberger Jeremy Nafziger Robert Maust David Clymer Kirk Shank Zehr Don Bomberger Hans Burkholder |
OUR GROUP STYLE
Cantore has no conductor, per se. While one of its members gives primary direction, all members are involved in developing consensus on style and musical interpretation. Members often bring songs to rehearsals and make suggestions, expanding the repertoire and bringing new and interesting possibilities. Members switch voice parts occasionally, depending on the song.
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