Cantus
"The premier men's vocal ensemble in the United States" -- Fanfare Magazine
Information
Members:
The Artists:

Tenors--Shahzore Shah, Aaron Humble, Gary Ruschman, Eric Hopkins Ellingsen, Paul Rudoi

Baritones--Adam Reinwald, Matthew Tintes

Basses--Chris Foss, Timothy C. Takach

Administrative Staff:
Mary Lee, General Manager
Pete Zvanovec, Administrator Emeritus
Tim Takach, Graphic Designer
Aaron Humble, Tour Manager
Eric Hopkins Ellingsen, Education Outreach Coordinator

Artistic Council:
Aaron Humble, Communications
Adam Reinwald, Programming
Gary Ruschman, Artist Resources

Genre:
Chamber music, vocal, a cappella, world and folk music
Hometown:
Minneapolis, MN
Record Label:
Cantus Recordings
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Manger PrepCreated on Wednesday
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  • Away in a Manger
    Harriet Island Pavilion (inside & h...
    Today, November 28 at 7:30pm
 
Cantus

Cantus is ringing in the holidays with Away in a Manger. Come down to Harriet Island Pavilion Saturday at 7:30 PM and join the fun! With this mild weather--singing carols on a hay ride will be more than just a survival experience!!!

Thu at 8:04pm
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Or enjoy the big fire inside the pavilion...and the central heating!
Yesterday at 6:42am
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Cantus Harriet Island Pavilion (St. Paul) is looking pretty jolly in preparation for Saturday's concert.

Mary Dean Feikema
Mary Dean Feikema
I miss Away in a Manger in the barn -- like in the old days. Love Harriet island, but there was something so magical about the dark barn and the hay bales and the twinkle lights...<sigh>
Wed at 5:26pm
Helen
Helen
Cool! Happy Thanksgiving!
Thu at 1:39am
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Cantus
Saturday's coming soon!
Thu at 11:33pm
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Cantus Cantus is preparing for the 2010 Covers Concerts, and the submissions for music we want to perform are due at the end of this week. What pop or rock songs would you like to hear on this year's Covers shows?

November 24 at 7:09am
Marissa
Marissa
I'll Stand by You-The Pretenders; I Can't Fight This Feeling-REO Speedwagon
Wed at 7:17pm
Lynne Johnson Nelson
Lynne Johnson Nelson
Amy by PPL, Wooden SHips by CSNY, The Weight by the Band, Celebrity Ball (3 dog night), Load Out/Stay by Jackson Browne. Uncle John's Band by the Grateful Dead (but you could do it in tune ;-) ). Thanks!
Yesterday at 6:31am
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Cantus We are now over 2700 fans... On to 3000!!!

November 24 at 7:09am
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Cantus gets the week off!

November 21 at 4:10pm
George Patrick Nease
George Patrick Nease
Puleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze come to Seattle. Please. OK, Portland, we'll take the train down there...
November 24 at 5:00am
Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson
George - talk to your favorite concert halls in Seattle & Portland and request that they bring Cantus in! A little grassroots campaigning goes a long way!!!
November 24 at 7:32pm
Cantus

Cantus met a lot of great new fans at Virginia MEA today. Thanks for being a great audience. We had a great time at the Homestead!

November 20 at 8:24pm
Julie
Julie
thank you so much for that wonderful performance!! it was a great way to start my day! wish i could start my day like that every day!
November 23 at 6:41am
Susan Wampler Dommer
Susan Wampler Dommer
You were amazing at the Homestead! Thanks for an uplifting performance!!!
November 23 at 4:07pm
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Cantus Cantus would like to thank all who donated on GiveMN.org's "Give to the Max" day by making this video available.
This is "Flight", a piece by Tim Takach for boomwhacker ensemble. If you'd like to find out about boomwhackers, go to http://www.boomwhackers.com/.
Enjoy!

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Cantus would like to thank all who donated on GiveMN.org's "Give to the Max" day by making this video available. This is "Flight", a piece by Tim Takach for boomwhacker ensemble. If you'd like to find out about boomwhackers, go to http://www.boomwhackers.com/. Enjoy!
Lynne Johnson Nelson
Lynne Johnson Nelson
My 15 yr old liked this so much - she reposted it! Thanks for sharing.
November 18 at 5:44pm
Jennifer Anderson Smith
Jennifer Anderson Smith
Awesome concert today! Come back to Virginia anytime!
November 20 at 1:48pm
Cantus

Cantus THANK YOU to all of our friends and fans who became contributors yesterday. We promise to be good stewards of your trust in us!

November 18 at 7:00am
Kelly Bartlett
Kelly Bartlett
So what was the grand total from yesterday?
November 18 at 7:52am
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Cantus Cantus just passed the $10,000 mark in donations. THANK YOU!

November 17 at 1:12pm
Lady Dorleac
Lady Dorleac
That is great news, congratulations guys!
November 17 at 1:53pm
Karen
Karen
Outstanding!
November 17 at 1:54pm
Cantus

Cantus Thank you to all of you for your giving today. Cantus has now passed $9000 in contributions. Remember every gift gets a free Cantus download.

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Cantus is dedicated to inspiring audiences with performances of vital and enduring music and with our model of collaborative excellence.
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Cantus Here's the link to make a gift to Cantus and get your exclusive download of "There is a Meetin' Here Tonight."

givemn.razoo.com
Cantus is dedicated to inspiring audiences with performances of vital and enduring music and with our model of collaborative excellence.
Cantus

Cantus It's "Give to the Max" day on GiveMN.org. Consider a donation toward Cantus' mission. We appreciate your support!

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Cantus As a thank-you to our GiveMn donors tomorrow, we'll provide a free download of the Cantus performance "There is a Meetin' Here Tonight." Watch the video now!

Katherine Griswold
Katherine Griswold
THAT WAS FANTASTIC!
November 16 at 3:42pm
Norita
Norita
Awesome, sorry I wasn't able to hear you guys tonight, but thinking of you! Thanks for this video!
November 16 at 8:16pm
Cantus

Cantus Here is a special message from our General Manager, Mary E. Lee, on the importance of our mission, and your support. Please donate on GiveMN.org's "Give to the Max" day, TOMORROW, November 17th!

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Sally
Sally
From what I've heard, you have the ability to take Cantus to the next level! Keep up the great work!
November 16 at 7:40am
Kate
Kate
What a great message. I'm sold on Cantus!
November 16 at 4:19pm