Cantilena Choirs
Ms. Hammond (HAM-und)
Windsor Heights Location, WHLC
Associate Conductor of Cantilena and Canto
November 7, 2025
Ms. Miller (MILL-er)
Ankeny Location, (ANK)
Associate Conductor of Chante, Cantilena and Canto
Weekly Schedule for Fall 2025
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church: Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm
Resurrection Lutheran Church, Ankeny: Tuesdays, 5:35-6:35pm
DMMO Youth Chorus-
Auditions held Nov.-Dec. for Summer 2026 season
This professional Opera company in Des Moines is looking for young singers for their Summer 2026 shows. Auditions must be scheduled directly with Allen Perriello (info in flyer to the side).
If accepted, this is a huge time commitment, so please consider your schedule prior to auditioning to ensure you can make the commitment. Accepted singers will receive an individually paid stipend.
IMEA Demo Session at Iowa State University - Sat. Nov. 22 - TIMES CONFIRMED
HYC will be offering a “demo session” for the Iowa Music Educators Association. This is a state-wide conference for music teachers. We will be showcasing rehearsal techniques for elementary choirs. Essentially, and informance to teachers!
Details are confirmed below. We need as many singers as possible to participate so we can showcase the process of learning for these teachers. Any absences should be reported through our form at the top of this page by Nov. 8. Families are responsible for transporting their student to and from Iowa State University in Ames. Please EMAIL mary@heartlandyouthchoir.org if you are interested in carpooling and we can assist in getting that coordinated!
When: Sat. Nov. 22, Call time 8:00am , Warm-Up in Rm 250 8:15am-8:50am, Downtime 8:50-9:50
Session is from 10:00-10:50am, Pick- up Approx. 11:00am
Where: Iowa State University, Schemann building. Drop off location TBD, session is in RM 250-252
Wearing: HYC informal uniform (red t-shirt, jeans, and sneakers).
Bring: water if desired, but students really don’t need ANYTHING this day!
Sat. Dec. 13 - Christkindlmarket Performance
An annual favorite for HYC! This outdoor, European style, holiday market place features artistic, vendors, and performers to celebrate the holidays. This is a FREE event for families, with many delicious treats and beautiful crafts available for purchase.
When: Sat. Dec. 13, Drop off time TBD (approx 1:15pm), Performance 2:00pm, Pick up at 2:30pm
Where: Principal Park, 1 Line Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309- We perform in Yuletide Hall at the farthest end of the Main parking lot.
Students may be dropped of at the roundabout near the main lot/entrance (via SW 2nd street) and walk to yuletide hall.
OR Parking is available in the ballyard, or triangle lots for families., and then you can walk your singer to yuletide hall.
Wearing: FORMAL uniform (maroon polo, w/ black dress pants & shoes), and HOLIDAY gear! (headbands, santa hats, scarves, etc). HYC will provide holiday gear, but students may also wear their own. The performer tent is heated, but singers are encouraged to wear a plain long sleeve shirt UNDER their polo to help stay warm!.
Upcoming Events:
Sat. Nov. 22 - 8:00am-11:00am - IMEA Demo Session @ Iowa State, Schemann Rm 250
Sat. Dec. 13- time approx. 1:00pm-2:30pm - Christkindlmarket
Sun. Dec. 14 - time approx. 1:30pm-5:30pm - Winter Songs
Cantilena Choirs Calendar
Formal Uniforms - Order now!
Full details discussed at Parent/Caregiver Handbook Meetings. All singers need to order the MAROON POLO SHIRT from LandsEnd. These will be worn at the Winter and Spring concerts.
Visit LandsEnds website.
Click on the button “Shop by School”
Under the heading “Find My School,” click “Enter School Number.”
Enter School number 900092362 and click “Find School”
Follow additional prompt as directed
All singers/families are responsible for providing their own:
black dress PANTS or SKIRTS (with black opaque tights if the skirt does not reach the floor). No jeans or leggings. These should be nice dress slacks or skirts.
plain black dress SHOES (slip on, simple laces, or small buckles are acceptable).
**please note, HYC has a small number of donated items from previous singers. If you are interested in purchasing used items of any of the above, please contact office@heartlandyouthchoir.org.