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Cantate Musica
Rehearsal locations now in Oberlin and Avon!

Grades 5–8 Choral Program - An all-treble choir for unchanged voices.
Cantate Musica offers upper-elementary and middle school singers an enriching choral experience focused on both artistic excellence and whole-person development.
Through purposeful instruction in vocal technique, music literacy, and expressive performance, singers gain not only musical mastery, but also lifelong skills that support academic growth, emotional resilience, and social connection.
This program balances technical development with personal expression, helping young singers grow in confidence, connect deeply with others, and build essential skills that extend well beyond the stage.
Weekly Rehearsals
September - April
Mondays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Avon United Methodist Church, Avon
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Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
New Union Center for the Arts, Oberlin
Events & Appearances
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Sing the National Anthem at Cleveland Guardians and Cleveland Monsters games
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Perform in two professionally produced concerts each season
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Sing holiday carols at community events and local nursing homes
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Engage in community outreach and service opportunities like art festivals, community celebrations, tree lightings, and local festivals.
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Can participate in volunteer opportunities and community initiatives
Register for 2025-26
Our 35th Season!
Come sing with us for our 35th season!
Register today to join Dulcis Musica.
🎉 Pay in Full = $100 for Choristers! 🎉 Now through August 30, 2025 a generous donor will contribute $100 to Choristers for every singer who registers and pays in full for the upcoming season!That’s right—your registration doesn’t just secure your singer’s spot but helps Choristers rebuild and rejuvenate!
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🎼 Program Objectives
Students will:
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Build a strong vocal foundation through posture, breath, support, resonance, and articulation
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Master two- and three-part repertoire across a range of genres and styles
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Develop music literacy through solfège, rhythm training, and ear development
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Deepen emotional expression and communication through music
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Engage with peers through collaborative activities, retreats, and community outreach
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Cultivate tangible, transferable life skills that serve them in and out of the classroom
🧠 Core Vocal & Musical Focus Areas
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Posture & Breath Support: Building vocal strength from the core, supporting the voice/breath from the abdomen
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Tone & Resonance: Developing pure tone, uniform vowels, and unified choral blend
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Articulation: Precision in diction and expression
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Solfège Mastery: Enhancing sight-singing and ear training
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Rhythm Skills: Strengthened through body percussion, choreography, movement, rhythm instruments, and learning to internalize rhythmic pulse
🎭Emotional Engagement & Expression
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Open discussion and dramatic experimentation (e.g., using emojis to explore emotion)
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Connecting music to facial expression, body language, and vocal tone
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Learning to “feel the music” and communicate meaningfully with audiences
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Promoting confidence and emotional self-awareness through performance.

👫 Social Connection & Community Impact
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Peer bonding through shared goals and creative collaboration
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Music activities designed to build friendships and foster inclusion
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Outreach performances that serve and uplift the community

🎵 Rehearsal & Performance Activities
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Technical warm-ups (focus on breath, tone, posture, and vowel shaping)
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Solfège practice and ear training exercises
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Rhythm games, body percussion, and use of instruments
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Emotional connection work using imagery and discussion
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Two retreats for bonding and in-depth vocal workshops
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Community performances and service-based outreach concerts
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Final concerts showcasing both technical mastery and expressive artistry
Backstage: Cantate prepares to perform the National Anthem at the Cleveland Monsters game.
💡 Tangible & Transferable Skills Developed
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Leadership: Solo opportunities, peer mentoring, and section leadership
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Teamwork: Harmonizing, blending, and contributing to shared musical goals
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Communication: Expressing emotion, storytelling, and audience engagement
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Discipline: Regular practice, punctuality, and personal responsibility
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Creativity: Dramatic interpretation, improvisation, and performance design
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Critical Thinking: Analyzing music structure, lyrics, and interpretation
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Social-Emotional Growth: Empathy, emotional regulation, and connection
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Resilience: Overcoming performance anxiety and growing from feedback
🎯 Program Outcomes
By the end of the season, singers will:
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Perform challenging two- and three-part repertoire with musicality and skill
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Understand and demonstrate the core elements of healthy singing
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Express emotion and connect with audiences confidently
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Strengthen academic and personal growth through music-based learning
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Build lasting friendships rooted in shared experiences and purpose
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Become leaders and collaborators prepared for future artistic and life challenges
Meet the Conductor
Marie Cronje-Cox was born in Cape Town, South Africa, a country famous for its extremely rich choral culture. Marie has sung in multiple world-renowned choral groups, competing on national and international stages. She holds a BMusic Degree in Orchestral Studies and a MM Degree in Solo performance from the University of Stellenbosch, SA.
Marie was Principal Percussionist/Associate Timpanist and alternate keyboardist of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. After moving to the US in Dec 1998 Marie served on the music faculty of the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood from 1999-2009 and during that time furthered her percussion studies at CSU with Tom Freer of the Cleveland Orchestra. Marie currently serves as Traditional Music Director of Avon United Methodist Church (organist and choir director) and teaches private music lessons at her home studio.
Marie lives in Avon with her trombonist husband, two busy teenagers, seven cats, multiple fish and a variety of amphibians.


Meet the Accompanist
Hannah Behroozi is in her third year at Oberlin College, where she is majoring
in Comparative American Studies and minoring in music. In addition to
accompanying the Oberlin Choristers, she currently works as an accompanist
for the Oberlin City Schools and the Oberlin Community Music School. In her
free time, she co-directs Oberlin’s steel pan band and plays piano at her
church.
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