Our tuition-free after school choir programs offer an exciting array of choral performance opportunities for 2-5 graders. Directed by members of Cantare's acclaimed Teaching Artist staff, students rehearse weekly, learning fundamentals of choral singing and music theory. Our choirs represent their neighborhoods by performing at school and community events by performing repertoire that celebrates the diversity of Oakland.
During the COVID-19 crisis, our programs will be offered online at modified times. We will be working toward special video projects to share our voices with the world. We are still determining the best rehearsal times for each school. After enrolling your student, we will contact you with additional details about scheduling and participation.
For more information, please contact
Julie Haydon, Director of Children and Youth Choirs
julie@cantareconvivo.org call/text: 510-529-1770
Hillcrest Music Stars, Rebecca Kleinmann, Director
Las Estrellas Musicáles de Melrose, Katerine Carmona Arbelaez, Director (Wednesdays, TBA)
Lincoln Elementary Music Stars, Conway Tan, Director (Wednesdays 3-4 pm, beginning 9/16)
Vincent Academy Glee Club, Rhonda Crane, Director (Thursdays 2:30-3:30 pm, beginning 9/24)
Citywide Honor Choir program for students in grades 4-12, various rehearsal times, Julie Haydon, Director