Cantilena Choirs
Ms. Hammond (HAM-und)
Windsor Heights Location, WHLC
Associate Conductor of Cantilena and Canto
February 20, 2026
Mrs. Saptho (SAP-thoh)
Ankeny Location, (ANK)
Associate Conductor of Chanté, Cantilena & Canto
Weekly Schedule
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church: Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm
Resurrection Lutheran Church, Ankeny: Tuesdays, 5:35-6:35pm
Sat. Feb 21 - Super Saturday Rehearsal
To build community, and kick-start music learning for the spring, Cantilena will have an extended Saturday Rehearsal. We will sing a lot, play games, eat lunch, and given an informance at the end of the day for families. This will be held in ANKENY for all singers, since we held the fall day in Windsor Heights.
When: Sat. Feb. 21, 8:30am-12:00pm - INFORMANCE @ 11:30am for families
Where: Resurrection Lutheran Church, 914 NW Ash Dr, ANKENY, IA 50023
Wearing: Informal Uniform (HYC t-shirt and jeans)
Snacks will be provided mid-morning, but singers are always welcome to bring their own.
Cantilena KCTour Final Meeting Mar 2 (WHLC) & Mar 3 (ANK)
Participating singers and their families will have a FINAL TOUR MEETING during their normal rehearsal time on Mar 2 (WHLC) and March 3 (ANK). We will discuss all the details, and expectations for the trip so singers are fully prepared before we depart in just a few weeks!
Families can use the links below to make tour payments, review trip details, or request scholarships. We never want cost to be the reason a singer can’t sing with us! If your family would benefit from support, we’re happy to help.
Sat. April 11 - Meet The Composer
This is our annual choral festival, this year hosting composer, ANDY BECK! Cantemus will have a 30min clinic in the morning, downtime, and lunch. Afternoon will consist of mass choir rehearsal and performance.
Where: Plymouth United Church of Christ, Des Moines
When: Sat. April 11 - Call Time 12:45pm, Concert @ 4:00pm, pick up approx. 5:15pm
Wearing: Formal Uniform (maroon polo, black bottoms and shoes) - NEW SINGERS! - You’ll need to purchase your polo shirt ASAP so it is here in time, or talk to director about used uniform options.
Family and friends are invited to attend the 4:00pm concert!
Upcoming Events:
Feb 21 - Cantilena Super Saturday - ALL SINGERS in ANKENY
Mar 2-3 - TOUR MEETING for participating singers and families during rehearsal.
March 27-28 - Kansas City Tour - optional - sign ups have CLOSED
Fri. April 11 - Meet the Composer Festival -12:45-5:15pm, Plymouth Church
May 17 - WorldSongs - time TBD - appx. 1:00p-6:00p, Sheslow Auditorium