Cantate Guam

CANTATE is a non-profit, community, choral organization that is open to the public. No special musical training or experience is necessary.

Audition is not required. You must be willing to commit to a weekly rehearsal, several performances. Cantate was founded by Dr. Lisa Lutter and a 25-member ensemble consisting of a diverse group of individuals ranging from recent college graduates, educators and business professionals. The group has shared the gift of friendship and song in over a hundred concerts at home and on tour. The choir pe

rformed in the Guam staged productions for the Opera of the Pacific’s production of Puccini’s ‘La Boheme’ (2000) and Carl Orff’s ‘Carmina Burana’ (2001). In the summer of 2001, the group competed in World Projects International Music Festival in Australia and proudly brought home GOLD. They performed at the Sydney Town Hall and the world famous Sydney Opera House with choirs from China, Concordia University and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. It was during this tour that World Projects President, William Lutt, offered to arrange future tours for Cantate as a feature choir. Lutt stated that Cantate had distinctive sound that could be attributed to a special bond that the members shared. Through World Projects, in 2002 the choir toured China with performances in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou and visited the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Music was shared between choirs from several universities. In 2003, the choir performed as the feature choir for the New York Choral Festival where they performed at the Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center and received a standing ovation. The concert was shared with competing choirs and also featured the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. After the concert an audience member shared that “the Tabernacle Choir was like us talking to God and Cantate was like God talking to us.” During the festival, the choir was given the opportunity to work with Dr. Weston Noble, who is hailed as the nation’s most beloved choral conductor. It was through the workshop that the relationship between Cantate, Dr. Lisa Lutter and Dr. Noble flourished into the Pacific Summer Music Festival. In 2004, Cantate received another invitation from World Projects to be the feature choir in the San Francisco Chorale Festival, where they opened for the “orchestra of voices” Grammy award winning Chanticleer at the Mission Dolores Basilica. Cantate then traveled to Los Angeles to work with Paul Salamunovich, a Grammy-Nominated, American choral conductor and educator and Music Director Emeritus of the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Cantate has established itself as the island’s premier chorale hosting its annual Pacific Summer Music Festival, which focuses on providing the opportunity for the community to experience and perform alongside exceptional guest and local musicians. Along with their seasonal concerts, the choir has also performed for Guam staged musical productions, holiday caroling and specials events with the Guam Territorial Band.

14/03/2019

Send all the good vibes as one of our own, Kristin Rojas, competes at Carnegie!!!

01/02/2019

Heaven just gained an amazing bass, Jon Alan Anderson.

Sing gloriously with the choir of angels. You are already missed.

24/12/2018

Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

17/10/2017

with SO MUCH PRIDE....our beautiful Stephanie.

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18/08/2017

As I prepare to leave my home, I must pause to thank everyone in Cantate for 19 years of wonderful music. Every voice over the years has contributed to a musical legacy devoted to high quality opportunities for the entire island to enjoy.

As a singer, Executive Director, President and Resident Conductor, I have had the enormous pleasure of making music with some of Guam's finest musicians. Thank you all for an amazing experience. Special thanks to Jimmy Santos, Lori Mendez Loeb, Shawn Wegner, Tara Franquez, Bernadette Santos, Cholet Librando, Susan Hokansen, Joe Apuron, Deanna Palmer, Andrew Camacho, George Butler, Roland Franquez, Katie Mooh, Patrick Palomo, Ernest Ochoco, Bert Delgado, Marc Ailene Sablan, Joseph Flores, Michael Hartendorp, Michael Kilayko and so many more!!!!

Most Especially thank you so much Dr. Lisa Lutter for being an excellent Teacher, Leader, Mentor, Colleague and friend.

Love Music Always,

Karl B. Cepeda

06/08/2017

Cantate would like to extend our condolences to the family of Elizabeth "Piccolo" Dela Cruz. She gave and shared her beautiful gift of music with so many of us. She will be missed dearly.

18/07/2017

Dear friends,

One of our own, Alfredo Tabligan has left us to sing with the choirs of angels. Please keep his partner and family in your prayers.

04/07/2017

Happy Independence Day!!!

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10/03/2017

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17/01/2017

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29/05/2016

Cantate and Guam Territorial Band leading music at the ! So proud to be a part of such an event!

FestPac delegates unite in faith Delegates from the the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts attend an Ecumenical Unity Service at Calvo Field house at University of Guam on May 29.

29/05/2016

A huge THANK YOU to The Guam Territorial Band for inviting us to join you at the FestPac Ecumenical Service today!!!

06/05/2016

Happy Mother's Day to all our Cantate Mom's!

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27/04/2016

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will.i.am Performs 'Boys and Girls' with Pia Mia The rap star brought his hip new single to Ellen's stage. Watch his performance featuring Pia Mia right here!

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26/04/2016

Woohoo!!!

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13/04/2016

Happy birthday to founding member and alto, Cat Dizon! WOOHOO!

13/04/2016

Happy birthday to our very own Resident Conductor, Karl Cepeda! Woop woop!!!

11/04/2016

Belated happy birthday to alumni, Shelly Welch!!!

Study shows choir singing increases the body's ability to fight serious illness

06/04/2016

And it's good for you too!!!

Study shows choir singing increases the body's ability to fight serious illness Singing in a choir for just one hour boosts levels of immune proteins in people affected by cancer, reduces stress and improves mood, which in turn could have a positive impact on overall health, a new study by Tenovus Cancer Care and the Royal College of Music published today in ecancermedicalscien…

05/04/2016

Cantate alumni involved and great music always. Go!

Get your tickets while they are still available!

The Little Mermaid orchestra include members of the Guam Territorial Band, Guam Symphony and some community guest musicians. Our very own - Max Ronquillo will be conducting this Guam Premiere!

02/04/2016

TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT!!!
Cantate and some of the island's amazing musicians, Larry Franquez, Dave Duenas, Carlos Laguana will be performing 'Misa Criolla' a mass completely sung in Spanish and lead by Resident Conductor, Karl Cepeda accompanied by the talented Tara Franquez.

Don't miss out on another Cantate "first."

Tickets will be available at the door! Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica.

29/03/2016

Just a few more days left to get your tickets to this amazing concert! Tickets are available online at http://misacriollaguam.brownpapertickets.com, Marianas Electronics Guam, Faith Bookstore, Guam or with any Cantate member.

Misa Criolla Cantate performs full mass in Spanish

11/03/2016

More Evidence of the Psychological Benefits of Choral Singing New research finds it fulfills deep-seated needs of bonding with a group.

01/03/2016

Catch a performance of Cantata and other groups at the 2016 Tumon Bay Music Festival!

We're kicking off TBMF with our Choral Fest featuring showcase performers UOG Latte Tones and Cantate! with adjudicated performances from Guam Adventist Academy Hand Bell Choir, La Voce, Adacao Elementary School GATE Choir, Vicente Benavente MS Choir, St. John School Glee Club, J.M. Guerrero Elementary School Honor Choir, FBLG MS Honor Choir, Tiyan HS Choir, and Marianas HS Glee Club.

17/02/2016

Happiest of birthdays to our Artistic Director, Dr. Lisa Lutter!!! Woohoo!!

17/02/2016

Belated happy birthday to our Executive Director, Deanna Palmer and Asst. Conductor/Treasurer, Andrew Camacho!!!

27/01/2016

Yes!

Invite a friend to sing in choir!

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21/01/2016

Definitely worth it.

Paul Mealor - The Reason for Choir - ChoirPlace “When something is right, when something is the truth, when something is beautiful, it carries on because it has people to fight for it.” – Paul Mealor Music in video: A Spotless Rose, Paul Mealor Buy music here: http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/search.jsp?keywords=14043612&utm_medium=youtube&utm…

13/01/2016

Encourage someone to join a choir and share the power of singing with them!

09/01/2016

Happy birthday to founding member, alto, Gemma Santos!!! Wishing you the sweetest year ever!!!

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