Cantemus Choir
Newsletter for Friday, May 3, 2024
WorldSongs Concert: Sunday, May 12, 4:00pm
This is a ticketed event, and all friends and families will need to purchase tickets in advance on the website, or at the door. Find the “Tickets and Concerts” tab to purchase for this concert.
When: Sunday, May 12th, Call Time: 12:45 - drop off in Main auditorium Performance 4:00pm
Where: Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University (2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311).
Wear: FORMAL Uniform: HYC Black Dress or Pants and Shirt with black dress shoes.
After WorldSongs has concluded there are no more rehearsals for the season. More information to come about how to get registered for next season!
SummerSongs! (July 29-August 2)
We would love to have all of our Cantemus singers join us this Summer at SummerSongs camp from July 29-August 2! If your singer has completed 4th grade through 8th grade in the 2023-2024 school year, they can be registered for SummerSongs camp, which meets from 8:15-5:30 every day of camp week.
There will be a performance on Friday, August 2nd in the evening.
You can register your singer here: Summer Camp Registration — Heartland Youth Choir.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the office at office@heartlandyouthchoir.org
End of Year Assessments May 6-June 1
These will consist of a range check-in, tonal memory, and melodic and rhythmic sight-reading. All times are a 15min slot. These are required for all returning singers.
You can sign up with either Mrs. Bartemes, OR Mr. Gookin.
Mrs. Bartemes - https://calendly.com/mary-hqe/placementsession?month=2024-05
Mr. Gookin (if you anticipate moving into Chamber next year as a 9th grader, please consider!) https://calendly.com/michael-9nra/chamberassessment?month=2024-06
Upcoming Events:
May 12th: WorldSongs: (Drop Time 12:45 - Performance 4:00)
May 6-June 1: End of Year Assessments (15min meeting)
May 19: End of the season celebration!
July 29-Aug. 2: SummerSongs Camp