Two children, a girl and a boy, standing with their hands on their chests, appearing to pray or be in a moment of reflection inside a room with geometric patterned wallpaper.

A young woman at a Cantare Children's Choir Retreat Weekend in a dark hoodie looking at a menu in a restaurant, with blurred background including other diners and a staff member.

A woman at a Cantare Children's Choir Retreat with glasses and a name tag gestures above her head while conducting a choir or singing group, with singers holding music sheets and facing her in a dimly lit room with hanging lights and an exit sign.

Young man at a Cantare Children's Choir Retreat Weekend, reading a program or sheet, surrounded by others also holding papers, under industrial ceiling with lights.

Close-up of a young girl at a Cantare Children's Choir Retreat Weekend with dark hair looking at a screen, with another person blurred in the background, in a cozy indoor setting with warm lights.

Children seated in rows with raise hands during Cantare Children's Choir's retreat weekend, led by instructors at front of room with large windows, green walls, and ceiling lights.

More Than Music,

A Place to Be You

Join us for our 2025-2026 Performance Season

Invitation poster for a children's choir concert titled "One Starry Night" on December 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Knox United Church, featuring a night sky background, a yellow star with the number 1, and the choir's name and details.

December 20th 2025

What an INCREDIBLE NIGHT!

Generations of singers together hand-in-hand celebrating a thrilling 2025 and ringing in 2026!

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Children singing in Cantare Children's Choir performing on their December concert, dressed in formal attire with dresses, ties and vests.

A choir performing on a stage in a church, holding candles, with conductor Graeme Climie in front of them. The scene is decorated with Christmas lights and a stained glass window in the background.

Young girls singing in a choir, with one girl in the foreground with reddish hair, wearing a dark outfit, and other girls with glasses singing in the background, with blurry string lights.

Group of women singing together with Cantare Children's Choir, with the woman in front having blonde hair styled in a braid, wearing a dark burgundy top.

Children singing in Cantare Children's Choir performing on their December concert, dressed in formal attire with dresses, ties and vests. Conductor Catherine Glaser-Climie is joined by a quartet of string players

Children singing in Cantare Children's Choir performing on their December concert, dressed in formal attire with ties and vests.

Singers in Cantare Children's Choir on-stage during their annual December Holiday concert

Double Bass Player Matt Heller and Viola Dean O'brian on-stage during Cantare Children's Choir's annual December Holiday concert

Singers in Cantare Children's Choir on-stage holding candles during their annual December Holiday concert

Singers in Cantare Children's Choir on-stage during their annual December Holiday concert. People seated in a dark room, some holding candles, with one man standing, all appearing to be attentive or emotional during a dimly lit event.

Singers in Cantare Children's Choir on-stage during their annual December Holiday concert with stained glass windows and Christmas decorations in the background.

Cantare Remembers

Cantare is honoured to have participated in another 11 Days of Remembrance at the Field of Crosses. As the Resident Artist of The Field, our choristers participate in Sunrise and Sunset ceremonies throughout the 11 Days, along with presenting the Night of Lights on November 10th and singing on the November 11th Remembrance Day Service and Broadcast on Global TV National. WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

A woman giving a speech at the Field of Crosses Memorial on Remembrance Day. she is wearing a Cantare Children's Choir black jacket and hat and a poppy

Pipers and musicians at the Field of Crosses on Remembrance Day November 11

A member of Calgary Police Service at the Field of Crosses on Remembrance Day November 11

Catherine Glaser-Climie and Field of Crosses Memorial Project Founder Murray McCann at the Field of Crosses in Calgary on Remembrance Day November 11

Military veterans and officials participating in a remembrance ceremony, saluting at a memorial site with a gravestone and a crowd of attendees in the background during fall.

A woman in a decorated police uniform salutes at a procession with other uniformed officers.

A woman in a beige coat standing at a podium with a microphone, speaking during a memorial event. She is wearing a red poppy. In the foreground, two people in red and black uniforms are blurred out. The background shows leafless trees, suggesting an

Field of Crosses Founder Murray McCann speaking at a memorial event, with a crowd of people and leafless trees in the background.

Crowd of people gathered outdoors during daytime, with trees and a red-and-white Calgary Transit bus in the background.

A group of men dressed in traditional Scottish attire, including red plaid kilts and black berets, playing bagpipes outdoors with blurred city buildings in the background.

A group of military personnel and veterans participating in a memorial ceremony. One man in a blue uniform is playing the trumpet, while others stand at attention. Some are wearing medals and poppies, and a person in Scottish attire is visible on the

A military band performing during a formal ceremony with uniformed members saluting in the background.

Three men in traditional Scottish attire playing bagpipes during a parade, with a leafless tree in the background.

Three men in traditional Scottish attire, including red tartan kilts and black hats with silver emblems, playing bagpipes outdoors during daytime with leafless trees in the background.

Cantare Children's Choir Chorister speaks from a podium at the Field of Crosses Memorial in Calgary on Remembrance Day November 11

People holding black-and-white photos during a ceremony, with some in military uniforms and others in civilian clothing, and leafless trees in the background.

A woman speaking at a podium during a public outdoor event with several military personnel seated in front, and a cameraman recording her. The background shows leafless trees, indicating autumn.

A man in a dark suit standing with head bowed in front of a memorial wreath during a remembrance ceremony. People gather in the background on a late autumn day.

People gathered at a memorial ceremony, including military personnel in uniform and civilians, with wreaths and a float decorated with flowers in the background, during autumn.

Two uniformed police officers saluting at a memorial wreath display during a public tribute event. The wreaths feature various banners and ribbons, including those from the Canadian Army and Calgary community, with attendees visible in the background

A memorial event with floral wreaths and wreath donation ribbons, attended by uniformed officers and media personnel, being held outdoors during late afternoon in a park-like setting with leafless trees in the background.

A lineup of police officers and officials participating in a memorial or remembrance event, with one officer in a dark uniform with gold buttons and medals walking in the foreground and others behind him, some wearing hats and sunglasses, banners, an

An elderly man with a beard wearing glasses, a black beret with a medal, and a black vest with medals over a red shirt, standing with his head bowed during a military parade or memorial ceremony.

A man in military uniform playing the bagpipes during a parade or ceremony, with other uniformed men in the background.

Three men in traditional Scottish attire playing bagpipes during an outdoor event, wearing black caps and red tartan jackets.

People at a memorial or remembrance event, some wearing poppies, gathered outdoors during evening or nighttime.

Five uniformed police officers standing together during a remembrance event in front of a memorial stone with a red poppy symbol and the inscription 'We Will Never Forget', surrounded by trees and other people in the background.

Four men, two in military uniforms and two in civilian clothes, standing outdoors talking, with cars and buildings in the background at sunset.

Three police officers standing outdoors at sunset, wearing black uniforms with police badges and equipment, facing away from the camera.

A group of young people, mainly women, wearing black hats with red poppies and black jackets, stand outdoors holding photographs of soldiers during a remembrance event. An older man in a maroon coat appears to be speaking or leading the ceremony.

Group of young people wearing black jackets and beanies, holding up black-and-white photographs of military personnel during a memorial event, with red poppies on their clothing.

People standing in a cemetery with small white crosses decorated with red poppies, honoring fallen soldiers, with some individuals in uniform and others in civilian clothing, in a somber remembrance setting.

Catherine Glaser-Climie and Member of Parliament Corey Hogan at the Field of Crosses Memorial in Calgary on Remembrance Day November 11

Two uniformed men standing at a memorial during a remembrance event, with other people and cameras in the background.

Two women, one with dark hair and the other with gray hair, wearing red coats and scarves, are engaged in a conversation outdoors during dusk or dawn. There are other people in the background, also dressed warmly.

A group of members from the Calgary Fire Pipes & Drums band playing drums outdoors, wearing black uniforms with red accents, in a park with leafless trees and city buildings in the background.

A military officer in uniform standing with hands behind back on a grassy area near leafless trees, with two other uniformed personnel in the background during autumn.

A silhouette of a person in a military uniform and cap standing outdoors during sunset with bare trees in the background.

Field of Crosses Founder Murray McCann at the Field of Crosses Memorial in Calgary on Remembrance Day November 11

A group of Scottish bagpipers dressed in traditional tartan kilts and uniforms, marching in a parade or ceremony on a city street with spectators and a cameraman watching.

Introducing our NEW adult ensembles!

You asked, WE DELIVERED! New group singing experiences for young adults and choir enthusiasts of all ages!

Cantando

A NEW auditioned ensemble for experienced young adults (18~40)

Rehearsals begin October 14, 2025

Learn More

Cantare Community Chorus

A NEW non-auditioned, no-experience-needed ensemble for adults 18+

Learn More

A woman kneeling on the floor in a classroom or community center, engaging with young children seated on the carpet. She appears to be leading a music or storytelling activity. On the wall behind her, there is a whiteboard and a QR code for registration, along with a yellow foam mat.

Kodaly Music Exploders Classes

An introductory weekly music experience for children ages 3-6. Kodaly Music Explorers builds a foundational love of music in children and their families.

Children participating in a music class or activity, sitting with hands raised near their faces, indoors with a blurred background.

Songsters Classes

An introductory experience for singers ages 6-10. Get to know us up-close and build foundational skills before starting in an ensemble!

Flyer for Cantare Children's Choir programs in Calgary for ages 3-18, featuring images of children singing and in choir, with program details including early childhood music explorations, entry classes, weekly ensembles, and contact information.

Join an Ensemble - Come SING With Us!

Cantilena (Ages 6-10; Tuesday Nights, 75 mins)

Cantiga (Ages 10-12; Tuesday Nights, 90 mins)

Cantare (Ages 12-18+, Wednesday Nights, 180 mins)

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What’s Happening:

Concerts and Upcoming Events

CALGARY OPERA: Hansel and Gretel (Closing Night)

Feb 6

Feb 6, 2026

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

CALGARY OPERA: Hansel and Gretel (Closing Night)

Feb 6, 2026

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

This tickly take on the Grimms’ timeless treasure gives giggles galore. Puckish production and puppet design from The Old Trout Puppet Workshop are all-ages eye candy.

Feb 6, 2026

Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Mar 7

Mar 7, 2026

McDougall United Church

FIVE Days that Changed the World

Mar 7, 2026

McDougall United Church

Thursday 29 March 1455: The Invention of Printing
Friday 1 August 1834: The Abolition of Slavery
Monday 14 December 1903: The First Powered Flight
Friday 28 September 1928: The Discovery of Penicillin
Wednesday 12 April 1961: The First Man in Space

Our SPRING concert featuring our pop-up community ensemble RAISE YOUR VOICE

Mar 7, 2026

McDougall United Church