ABOUT CANTATICA

About CANTATICA

CANTATICA is a new, progressive musical organization devoted to broadening the scope of choral/vocal and instrumental music - its cultural connections, programming, and performance. As an educational resource and performing organization, CANTATICA seeks to contribute fresh ideas and new perspectives to the art and excellence of choral/vocal and instrumental music. It also aims to promote greater acceptance and appreciation of the diverse varieties of music, musical organizations and musicians in existence today.

The CANTATICA Chamber Ensemble

The CANTATICA Chamber Ensemble is a dynamic new professional, non-profit vocal and instrumental ensemble. The group, based in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, is dedicated to high quality, creative and innovative performance of a broad and eclectic range of musical styles including classical, alternative, a cappella, world/folk/roots, theater/opera, jazz, new age, classic rock, avant-garde, gospel and electronica. The ensemble presents programs in diverse acoustical and cultural settings - independently and collaboratively with other performing artists and organizations.

Membership in the CANTATICA Chamber Ensemble consists of 12-24 established and emering professional musicians in Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. Included are male and female singers and a variety of instrumentalists including piano/keyboards, strings, percussion, guitar, harp, and winds. All members are classically trained, versatiel and highly competent solo performers who performboth as soloist and ensemble members.

CANTATICA is especially dedicated to supporting young and emerging professional artists.

About the Artistic Director and Conductor

Dr. Michael Tamte-Horan

Dr. Michael Tamte-Horan is the Founder of CANTATICA and Artistic Director and Conductor of the CANATATICA Chamber Ensemble. Dr. Tamte-Horan is a choral conductor, educator and singer of more than 30 years, and an acknowledged leader in creative choral music programming and excellence in choral performance. He has conducted university and community based choral and orchestral organizations from Washington to the Mid-West to the Atlantic Coast/Northeastern United States. He is a former member and soloist with the renowned Dale Warland Singers, and has studied and/or sung with many leading choral conductors including Robert Shaw, Eric Ericson, Philip Brunelle, Joseph Flummerfelt, Maurice Casey, Louis Halsey, Donald Neuen, Alfred Mann, Weston Noble, Lara Hoggard, Howard Skinner, and Jon Washburn.

Dr. Tamte-Horan is listed in Who's Who in America, a recipient of the VocalEssence/American Choral Directors Association MN Award for Creative Programming and Excellence in Choral Performance, and a past board member of the American Choral Directors Association. His choirs have been featured at the major professional organization conferences and he has guest conducted numerous choral festivals in various parts of the United States.

As Artistic Director and Conductor of CANTATICA, Dr. Tamte-Horan leads the Choral/Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble in various concerts and performances, presents clinics and workshops, and serves as Managing Editor of all CANTATICA websites and blogs.

MEMBERSHIP, RESUMES, RECORDINGS AND AUDITIONS

The CANTATICA Chamber Ensemble invites exceptional musicians to become part of its unique musical vision. Positions are open on a concert by concert and concert season basis, with preference given to individuals interested in becoming permanent members of the ensemble. Compensation is based on education, experience and ability.

MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS

~ Exceptional vocal/instrumental performing skills

~ Classical training
~ Solo and ensemble performing experience
~ Strong musicianship and sight reading skills
~ Experience in and ability to perform a broad range of musical styles
~ Engaging stage presence
~ Dedicated, reliable, and positive

CONCERT SEASON

Four-concert Concert Series: BEST-BELOVED: SONGS OF LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE, WINTER SOLSTICE: A CELEBRATION OF WINTER AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON, CELTIC CIRCLE CONCERT, I HEAR AMERICA SINGING!

Additional performances and recording sessions

VOICES AND INSTRUMENTS

Positions are available for male and female singers and a variety of instrumentalists including piano/harpsichord/synthesizer, strings (violin, viola, cello, and bass - acoustic/electric), drums/percussion, classical/electric guitar, harp, and wind instruments (oboe, flute/pipes/recorder, clarinet, electronic wind instrument, etc.)

RESUMES, RECORDINGS AND AUDITIONS

Resumes, biographies, application forms, recordings and audition appointments

are currently being accepted. Audition requirements: portions of two prepared solos - one classical and one non-classical; sight reading and scales.

Application Form

Send resumes, recordings and/or application forms to:

info@cantatica.org

CANTATICA

25 Witman Dr.

Breingisville, PA 18031

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

info@cantatica.org or 484-951-5113.

SPONSORS, DONORS, MENTORS, VOLUNTEERS

The CANTATICA organization has identified a genuine need and is making a valuable contribution to the community and music profession. Through its concerts, collaborations and web site, it has already begun to meet the need and give to the community, and musicians and audiences are responding with enthusiasm.

As a non-profit organization, however, CANTATICA is dependent upon the help of others to fulfill its mission and ensure its success. To that end, CANTATICA invites its friends - individuals and businesses - to share their resources with the CANTATICA organization. Be it as event sponsors, program ad subscribers, board members, donors, mentors and/or volunteers, CANTATICA needs and welcomes your help.

Please consider contributing to the success of CANTATICA by sending a tax-deductable donation, advertising in our concert programs, sponsoring a CANTATICA Chamber Ensemble concert, and/or offering goods and services to our organization.

SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO:

CANTATICA

25 Witman Dr

Breinigsville, PA 18031-4119

CANTATICA

New directions in choral/vocal music . . .