Chamber Choir (grades 9-12) is one of the premier ensembles of Heartland Youth Choir. This choir focuses on music reading skills, exposure to diverse works, and SATB literature. Chamber Choir is called upon frequently to perform for fine arts events, conferences, and participates in festivals throughout the United States. The Chamber Choir tours both domestically and internationally. 

Rehearsals: Sundays, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

• Treble Singers: 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

• Tenor & Bass Singers: 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Chanté

Chanté (grades 5-8) is an intermediate-level choir that focuses on two and three-part treble singing. In this ensemble, particular emphasis is on music reading, vocal techniques and rhythm studies. Chante performs in all Heartland Youth Choir primary concerts and festivals, at local and regional events, collaborates with area arts organizations such as the Des Moines Symphony, and tours regionally each spring.

Chanté Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m.

Canto

Canto (grades 1-3) is a secondary foundational level ensemble where children participate in basic vocal development activities, note reading, rhythmic movement activities and simple choral score study. Canto also has the opportunity to perform in all Heartland Youth Choir primary concerts.

Canto Rehearsals: Thursdays, 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Ankeny Canto Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00 p.m.

Cantemus

Cantemus (grades 5-9) is one of the premier ensembles of Heartland Youth Choir. At this level, singers work on three and four-part treble harmony and advanced music reading skills. Cantemus is called upon frequently to perform for fine arts events, conferences, and participates in festivals throughout the United States. Cantemus regularly performs in collaboration with the Des Moines Symphony, Des Moines Metro Opera, and tours domestically and internationally.

Rehearsals: Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Cantilena

Cantilena (grades 3-5) is a ensemble that focuses on the advance training of novice level singers. In this level, children participate in basic note reading and begin work with two-part harmony. Cantilena performs in all Heartland Youth Choir primary concerts, at local events throughout the year, and tours regionally each spring.

Cantilena Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ankeny Cantilena Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Musical Explorers - Cadet

Musical Explorers - Cadet is a foundational level, non-performance based, class offered for children ages 4-5. In this level, children explore the musical elements through singing, listening, moving and playing.

Rehearsals: Thursdays, 5:15 - 5:45 p.m.