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CANTATE is a non-profit, community, choral organization that is open to the public. No special musical training or experience is necessary.

Audition is not required. You must be willing to commit to a weekly rehearsal, several performances. Cantate was founded by Dr. Lisa Lutter and a 25-member ensemble consisting of a diverse group of individuals ranging from recent college graduates, educators and business professionals. The group has shared the gift of friendship and song in over a hundred concerts at home and on tour. The choir pe

rformed in the Guam staged productions for the Opera of the Pacific’s production of Puccini’s ‘La Boheme’ (2000) and Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ (2001). In the summer of 2001, the group competed in World Projects International Music Festival in Australia and proudly brought home GOLD. They performed at the Sydney Town Hall and the world famous Sydney Opera House with choirs from China, Concordia University and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. It was during this tour that World Projects President, William Lutt, offered to arrange future tours for Cantate as a feature choir. Lutt stated that Cantate had distinctive sound that could be attributed to a special bond that the members shared. Through World Projects, in 2002 the choir toured China with performances in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou and visited the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Music was shared between choirs from several universities. In 2003, the choir performed as the feature choir for the New York Choral Festival where they performed at the Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center and received a standing ovation. The concert was shared with competing choirs and also featured the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. After the concert an audience member shared that “the Tabernacle Choir was like us talking to God and Cantate was like God talking to us.” During the festival, the choir was given the opportunity to work with Dr. Weston Noble, who is hailed as the nation’s most beloved choral conductor. It was through the workshop that the relationship between Cantate, Dr. Lisa Lutter and Dr. Noble flourished into the Pacific Summer Music Festival. In 2004, Cantate received another invitation from World Projects to be the feature choir in the San Francisco Chorale Festival, where they opened for the “orchestra of voices” Grammy award winning Chanticleer at the Mission Dolores Basilica. Cantate then traveled to Los Angeles to work with Paul Salamunovich, a Grammy-Nominated, American choral conductor and educator and Music Director Emeritus of the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Cantate has established itself as the island’s premier chorale hosting its annual Pacific Summer Music Festival, which focuses on providing the opportunity for the community to experience and perform alongside exceptional guest and local musicians. Along with their seasonal concerts, the choir has also performed for Guam staged musical productions, holiday caroling and specials events with the Guam Territorial Band.

14/03/2019

Send all the good vibes as one of our own, Kristin Rojas, competes at Carnegie!!!

01/02/2019

Heaven just gained an amazing bass, Jon Alan Anderson.

Sing gloriously with the choir of angels. You are already missed.

24/12/2018

Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

17/10/2017

with SO MUCH PRIDE....our beautiful Stephanie.

Listen to Re-Jazz by stephaniepark7 on

18/08/2017

As I prepare to leave my home, I must pause to thank everyone in Cantate for 19 years of wonderful music. Every voice over the years has contributed to a musical legacy devoted to high quality opportunities for the entire island to enjoy.

As a singer, Executive Director, President and Resident Conductor, I have had the enormous pleasure of making music with some of Guam's finest musicians. Thank you all for an amazing experience. Special thanks to Jimmy Santos, Lori Mendez Loeb, Shawn Wegner, Tara Franquez, Bernadette Santos, Cholet Librando, Susan Hokansen, Joe Apuron, Deanna Palmer, Andrew Camacho, George Butler, Roland Franquez, Katie Mooh, Patrick Palomo, Ernest Ochoco, Bert Delgado, Marc Ailene Sablan, Joseph Flores, Michael Hartendorp, Michael Kilayko and so many more!!!!

Most Especially thank you so much Dr. Lisa Lutter for being an excellent Teacher, Leader, Mentor, Colleague and friend.

Love Music Always,

Karl B. Cepeda

06/08/2017

Cantate would like to extend our condolences to the family of Elizabeth "Piccolo" Dela Cruz. She gave and shared her beautiful gift of music with so many of us. She will be missed dearly.

18/07/2017

Dear friends,

One of our own, Alfredo Tabligan has left us to sing with the choirs of angels. Please keep his partner and family in your prayers.

04/07/2017

Happy Independence Day!!!

10/03/2017

We are almost there folks!

Cheri has touched the lives of so many. Please give what you can and share.

Hafa Adai! Thank you for taking time to read our fund raising campaign. I am writing on behalf of my sister Cheri Wegner. I, along with our parents E. Carl and Carmen Quan Wegner, and family would like to ask for your help in our efforts to raise funds for her medical expenses. Cheri was admitted...

17/01/2017

Check out our very own Pia Mia! Share and show her some Cantate pride and love.

29/05/2016

Cantate and Guam Territorial Band leading music at the ! So proud to be a part of such an event!

Delegates from the the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts attend an Ecumenical Unity Service at Calvo Field house at University of Guam on May 29.

29/05/2016

A huge THANK YOU to The Guam Territorial Band for inviting us to join you at the FestPac Ecumenical Service today!!!

06/05/2016

Happy Mother's Day to all our Cantate Mom's!

27/04/2016

on Ellen!!

The rap star brought his hip new single to Ellen's stage. Watch his performance featuring Pia Mia right here!

26/04/2016

Woohoo!!!

Madonna names 19-year-old singer Pia Mia as Material Girl’s new fashion director and latest face.

13/04/2016

Happy birthday to founding member and alto, Cat Dizon! WOOHOO!

13/04/2016

Happy birthday to our very own Resident Conductor, Karl Cepeda! Woop woop!!!

11/04/2016

Belated happy birthday to alumni, Shelly Welch!!!

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482-7464 or 489-2257

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http://www.cantateguam.com/

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Just a little preview for Friday. Come hear the whole thing!!

Just a little taste. Want more? See you Saturday, 7pm @ Harvest Christian Academy!!!! Tickets are still available at Marianas Electronics, Faith Bookstore and at brownpapertickets.com

I wanna be like you (The Monkey Song)

The Ramapo Singers performing a song from The Jungle Book at the Pacific Summer Music Festival 2011. Conducted by Lisa Lutter, Accompanied by Frank Pavese.

From Sea to Shining Sea

Grand finale of the Pacific Summer Music Festival 2011. All Choirs, Guam territorial Band and Pacific Rim Orchestra. Conducted by Weston Noble. Accompanied by Frank Pavese.

Twelve Gates

Cantate Chamber Singers performing "Twelve Gates" at the Pacific Summer Music Festival 2011. Conducted by Weston Noble. Accompanied by Frank Pavese.

Set Down Servant

The Festival Choir performing "Set Down Servant" at The Pacific Summer Music Festival 2011. Conducted by Weston Noble. Accompanied by Frank Pavese.

Surge Inluminare

Cantate and Ramapo performing "Surge Inluminare" at the Pacific Summer Music Festival 2011. Conducted by Weston Noble. Accompanied by Frank Pavese. (Sorry for the beginning of the clip. Was making a card change... )

I'm gonna sing when the spirit says sing!

Cantate performing with Ramapo singers at the Pacific Summer Music Festival 2011. Conducted by Weston Noble. Accompanied by Frank Pavese.

psmf 2011

Cantate and Ramapo Singers singing Shenandoah at PSMF2011. Conducted by Weston Noble.

Silent Night

2008

Michelle

Cantate small group singing "Michelle" at "Of Light and Love".

Dirait-on

Cantate small group singing "Dirait-on" at "Of Light and Love"

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