This ensemble is for boys and girls who are 8 to 10 years of age, have mastered the basic skills of musicianship / choral singing and who wish to continue their musical growth through the study of both unison and two part song repertoire. The children appreciate the child-centered approach offered. They further their development and enhance their growth as artists through performance opportunities.

Cantiga receivs high praise and accolades in competition. In 2003 and 2002, Cantiga was awarded Second Prize at the National Music Festival. This ensemble was a finalist at the National Music Festival for eight years in the 10 & under age category.

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Cantiga has also earned First Prize at the Alberta Provincial Choir Festival for many years. Cantiga has won numerous awards, medals and scholarships at the Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival and has earned a Gold Superior Rating at Choralfest [sponsored by the Alberta Choral Federation] since 1998.

In past seasons, members of Cantiga have performed in Calgary Opera's productions of Tosca, The Ballad of Baby Doe, Carmen, Dead Man Walking, Turandot, Sweeney Todd, La Bohème and Filumena and their "Dinner on the Set" Gala. Cantiga has twice been featured as guest artists of the Calgary Bach Society. Our popular School Concert Tours provide our young singers with the opportunity to share their love of singing with Calgary school children.

In 2006, Cantiga joined Cantaré and Cantando in a special performance with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra as part of their Discovery Series.  In 2005, Cantiga was the featured guest artists of Copus Christi Male Chorus.

Cantiga's annual tours provide the opportunity for our choristers to share their joy of singing in schools, senior's residences, churches and performance venues throughout Alberta.  It also allows our choristers to explore and learn about historic and cultural sites throughout our province.

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Awards

National Music Festival of Canada:

Second prize (2003, 2002)

Finalist (2008, 2007, 2004, 2001, 2000)

Alberta Provincial Choir Festival (National Stream):

First Prize (2010, 2008 - 2000)

Olga Nickle Memorial Scholarship and Olive Emond Memorial Plaque (2008)

Donna and Larry Johnson Scholarship and Calgary Kiwanis Plaque (2007)

Olga Nickle Scholarship & Calgary Kiwanis Plaque (2005)
Olga Nickle Scholarship & Diane Johnston Plaque (2004 - 2000)

Alberta Provincial Choir Festival (Provincial Stream):

Donna and Larry Johnson Scholarship and Calgary Kiwanis Plaque (2010)

Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival:

Numerous gold seals (2010 - 2000)

Kiwanis Club of Calgary Foothills Scholarship (2010, 2009, 2008)

Calgary Foundation Scholarship - Esther Honens Fund (2007 - 2001)

Knights of the Round Table Award (2008)
Dalton Memorial Medal (2007, 2001)
T. Eaton Medal (2010, 2008, 2007, 2003, 2002)
Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival Medal (2007, 2005, 2002, 2000)

Choralfest (presented by The Alberta Choral Federation):

Superior Rating (2008 - 1998)

Tours

Central Alberta and Camrose (2010)

Southwestern Alberta and The Crowsnest Pass (2009)

Southeastern Alberta and Medicine Hat (2008)

Central Alberta and Leduc (2007)
Southwestern Alberta and the Crowsnest Pass (2005)

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Cantamos
[pronounced can - TA - mos; a Spanish word which means "we sing"]

Cantamos is the ensemble for children 12 years and under comprised of Cantiga choirsters and younger Cantaré choristers.  This special ensemble provides a unique opportunity for our Cantiga choristers to be mentored by their older colleagues and to share appropriate repertoire of a more complex nature.

This ensemble performs in our joint concerts.  In competition, Cantamos has earned the highest praise winning awards at the local, provincial and national level.

Awards

National Music Festival of Canada

Margaret Wharton Memorial Class

Second prize Quebec Competitive Festival of Music and Saskatchewan Music Festival Scholarship (2010)

Alberta Provincial Choir Festival:

First Prize Olga Nickle Memorial Foundation Scholarship and Olive Emond Memorial Plaque (2010)

Calgary Kiwanis Music Festival :

Calgary Kiwanis Club Foothills Scholarship (2009)

Dalton Memorial Plaque (2009)