Cantus Distributed by Graphite Publishing

Recognized for their artistic excellence and musical versatility, the eight members of Cantus rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, working without a conductor or music director, allowing audiences to experience a direct connection to the singers. Committed to a cappella presentation of significant music, Cantus is renowned for adventurous programming spanning many periods and genres, including newly commissioned work. The ensemble enjoys a vigorous schedule of international touring, concerts in its home of Minneapolis/St. Paul, educational outreach programs and recording.

Integral to the Cantus mission is its commitment to preserve and deepen music education in the schools. Cantus works with more than 5,000 students each year in master class and workshop settings across the country. For more information visit cantussings.org.


Music Published by Cantus

A La Nanita Nana (SATB)

Alberto de la Paz mixed choir, Difficulty : 3, a cappella, 3-5 min.

A La Nanita Nana (TTBB)

Alberto de la Paz tb choir, Difficulty : 3, a cappella, 3-5 min.

Been in the Storm

arr. Cantus tb choir, Difficulty : 3, a cappella, less than 3 min.

Discoveries (SATB)

Grace Brigham mixed choir, Difficulty : 4, a cappella, 3-5 min.

Discoveries (TTBB)

Grace Brigham tb choir, Difficulty : 4, a cappella, 3-5 min.

Jewett (SATB)

R.F.M. Mann, arr. Aaron Humble mixed choir, Difficulty : 2, a cappella, less than 3 min.

Jewett (SSA)

R.F.M. Mann, arr. Aaron Humble treble choir, Difficulty : 2, a cappella, less than 3 min.

Jewett (TBB)

R.F.M. Mann, arr. Aaron Humble tb choir, Difficulty : 2, a cappella, less than 3 min.

Luceat Eis

Timothy C. Takach tb choir, Difficulty : 4, a cappella, 3-5 min.

Nowell! Nowell! This is the Salutacion

arr. Gary Ruschman tb choir, Difficulty : 2, a cappella, percussion, less than 3 min.

Silver Deity of Secret Night

Catherine Dalton tb choir, Difficulty : 4, a cappella, 3-5 min.

Still, Still, Still

arr. Aaron Humble tb choir, Difficulty : 3, a cappella

The Turning (cycle)

Maura Bosch tb choir, Difficulty : 4, a cappella, 10+ min.

There's a Meeting Here Tonight

Bob Gibson, arr. Cantus tb choir, Difficulty : 3, a cappella, 3-5 min.

To My Brother

Joseph Gregorio tb choir, Difficulty : 4, a cappella, 5-10 min.

We Toast the Days

Linda Kachelmeier tb choir, Difficulty : 3, a cappella, less than 3 min.

When We Sing

Rosephanye Powell tb choir, Difficulty : 3, percussion, 3-5 min.

1: (Easy) No divisi in voice parts, accompaniment doubles or supports vocal parts, diatonic, symmetrical phrases, textures mostly homophonic, simple rhythms, stepwise voice leading (conjunct), moderate ranges, no extended techniques, and limited sustained singing.

2: (Medium Easy) Limited divisi, voices somewhat independent from accompaniment, some chromatics, phrases may be longer or more fragmented, mostly homophonic, moderate rhythmic complexity, some difficult intervals (disjunct motion), moderate ranges, extended techniques are simple, limited sustained singing.

3. (Medium) Limited divisi, unaccompanied, or with independent accompaniment (voice parts not doubled), many chromatics, phrases of varying lengths, more contrapuntal textures, moderately complex rhythms, some difficult intervals (disjunct motion), moderately difficult/challenging ranges, extended techniques are potentially challenging, and some sustained singing.

4. (Medium Difficult) Abundant divisi, unaccompanied, or accompanying instruments are fully independent from voice parts, many chromatics and/or key changes, long and/or broken phrases, potentially little homophony, complex rhythms, many difficult intervals (disjunct motion), difficult/challenging ranges, potentially difficult extended techniques, and a demand for sustained singing.

5. (Difficult) Adundant divis, unaccompanied, or accompanying instruments are fully independent from voice parts, many chromatics and/or key changes, long and/or broken phrases, potentially little homophony, complex rhythms, extreme ranges, use of challenging or unusual extended vocal techniques, abundant sustained singing.