Cantare seeks to foster a diverse community of compassion and understanding across generational, cultural, and economic boundaries through the beauty and power of choral music.
HAPPENING NOW
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Fundraising Drive!
“I absolutely adore the community. We all are here for the purpose of singing. We all are here for the purpose of raising our voices. We’re here to love each other and show that we stand together. I think that’s so beautiful about Cantare, because we always support each other. We’re here as a community and when something goes wrong, we pick each other up and face it together.”
– Prathana Pandey, Sophomore, Nova
Newsletter Highlights
“A Time For Reflection…”
We are rapidly approaching the quarter final lap of our 38th season, Hope and Resilience, with our Summer Music camp set to start in 2 weeks. . . At this point in time in our current season, I find it crucial, both personally and professionally, to schedule significant time to reflect on our past accomplishments. . .
Upcoming Concerts
Brighter Days
Oakland - Friday, June 13th - 2:00pm
Our 125 campers have been hard at work learning an exciting program of music celebrating hope and resilience. Come celebrate their achievements with this uplifting concert, including music from Elton John, Nina Simone, and original compositions by our students.
Join the Summer Choir!
Self-selected
Ages 14 & up
Choir experience required
Cantare’s Summer Choir rehearses for 4 weeks and performs at the end of July. This year’s concert theme is American Film Institute’s greatest songs from the last 100+ years! Songs will include “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”, “Singin’ in the Rain”, “Rainbow Connection”, “My Heart Will Go On”, “Let It Go” and more. Learn more here.
CONGRATULATIONS to NOVA & Director Julie Haydon, first place, Gold-rated winners in the Concert Choir 1A category at the WorldStrides
San Francisco Heritage Festival,
April 12, 2025!
Summer Music Camp 2025 “Brighter Days”
June 2 - 13, Mon - Fri, 9 am – 3 pm
FULL CAPACITY
Dive into "Brighter Days" with Cantare's summer music camp, offered to rising 4-9th graders. It’s the perfect opportunity for both experienced and new singers to deepen their love for music and create lasting memories.
ABOUT CANTARE
Youth and Adult Choir Programs
Youth Programs
Cantare’s innovative and inclusive in-school music education classes and afterschool choirs reach underserved Oakland children who lack access to the arts. We provide tuition-free choral music instruction led by experienced teaching artists—and offer students a safe, supportive, and fun experience through our multicultural curriculum.
“Cantare offers so much potential to all of our students through the world of music. Through hard work and determination, students learn to love music and how to work together as a team!”
–John Lee, Assistant Principal, Lincoln Elementary
Adult Choirs
Cantare’s auditioned 100-voice symphonic Chorale rehearses and performs a variety of compelling and challenging choral music during our concert season. Our non-auditioned Summer Adult Choir will return in June 2025.
