Cantate is proud to pursue its mission to build community through choral singing by sharing its stages and audiences with interdisciplinary community partners. In keeping with the theme of our upcoming Brazil and Argentina concert, Cantate has chosen to partner with Identity, a Montgomery County-based organization that serves Latino and other historically underserved youth.

Identity Shares:

“Identity is honored to partner with Cantate to celebrate Latin American composers and the power of bringing voices together to create extraordinary art and build community. 

“Like an extended family, Identity teaches and models the social and emotional, academic, workforce and life skills youth and families need to thrive. Programs and services are provided at two dozen schools, in the community, and on playing fields and are complemented by family case management, non-clinical emotional support, mental health and substance abuse counseling, and recreation. Identity also works to empower parents to engage in their children’s education and be champions for their success and the success of the community. Like family, Identity celebrates with clients their victories and offers help when something extra is needed.”

Learn more about our first community partner here Home – Identity, Inc. (identity-youth.org) and make a donation in support of their work today!

Donations to our general fund help us cover a wide variety of expenses, from everyday operations to hiring our guest soloists. Consider making a monthly, recurring gift to guarantee that Cantate can rely on sustainable funding throughout the season. Even $10 a month makes a genuine difference!

Lift Every Voice is a paid fellowship for four-pre-professional BIPOC (Black Indigenous, and People of Color) Choral Scholars. These artists will join Cantate Concert Choir to provide skilled support to each of the sections while receiving professional-level training and first-hand experience in the performance of varied choral repertoire. In the program’s pilot semester (Spring 2024) each of these fellows will receive additional support and opportunities from Cantate’s community of seasoned arts professionals: resume consulting, vocal coaching, and an oratorio masterclass open to the public. Fellows will emerge from their residency with Cantate better prepared to advance their musical careers in the choral field.