CANTORE MEN'S ACAPPELLACantore (Latin for “singers”) is ten 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, roast coffee, sell things, or are retired. Their common bond is making good a cappella music. They are also active in Harrisonburg, Virginia, area Mennonite churches. Their repertoire draws from a variety of styles and traditions, from standard religious choral works, international, classical, bluegrass gospel, spirituals, folk, and hymn arrangements. 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.
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Meet the SINGERs
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CURRENT MEMBERS
Jeff Myers
Jim Hershberger Robert Maust Jeremy Nafziger Phil Kniss David Clymer Sam Kauffman Jeffrey Smoker Don Bomberger |
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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