Cantilena Choirs
Newsletter for Friday, Feb. 21
Mrs. Bartemes (bar-TEE-mez)
Windsor Heights Location, WHLC
Artistic Director of HYC
Ms. Miller (MILL-er)
Ankeny Location, RLC
Associate Director of Cantilena and Canto
Weekly Schedule
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church: Tuesdays, 5:15-6:15
Resurrection Lutheran Church, Ankeny: Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15
Cantilena Super Saturday Retreat - March 1st in ANKENY 8:30am-11:30am
Similarlly to the fall, Cantilena will have morning of singing, games, and fun so our 2 sites can get to know each other and sing together before our spring performances.
Where: Resurrection Lutheran Church, 914 NW Ash Dr. Ankeny, IA
When: Singers Drop off: 8:30am
Families arrive for INFORMANCE 11:00am
Wearing: Informal Uniform (HYC provided t-shirt and nice jeans)
SummerTunes and SummerSongs Camps - July 21-25
HYC hosts 2 camps for singers each summer.
Singers who have completed 3rd grade can participate in our half-day camp, Summer TUNES!
Singers who have completed 4th grade can participate in our full-day camp, Summer SONGS!
Each camp is filled with rehearsals, games, movement, and a performance at the end of the week. More info about camps and how to register can be found at the link below
Omaha Tour Meeting - April 1
For the tour taking place on April 11-12, we will have a final meeting for parents and participating singers on April 1 to discuss final itinerary, behavior expectations, packing list, and more.
If your singer is NOT participating in tour, they do not need to come to rehearsal on April 1
All information about tour, and the payment portal can be found below. As always, direct any questions or concerns to office@heartlandyouthchoir.org
Next payment is due Mar 15
Upcoming Events:
March 1st - Cantilena Super Saturday 8:30am-11:30am in ANKENY at Resurrection Lutheran Church (all singers)
April 1 - Final Parent Tour meeting during rehearsal (if not touring, you do NOT need to come to this rehearsal)
April 11th-12th - Omaha Tour (optional)
April 26th - Meet the Composer Call Time 1:00 Performance 4:00pm
Final rehearsal is April 29th, weekly practices will resume in the Fall
May 4 - World Songs 4:00pm concert (call time TBD 1:30pm)
May 16 - Awards Night
June 15 - National Anthem at I-Cubs Game (optional)
July 21-25 - Summer Songs Camp
Join “Remind” for HYC
This is a tool where HYC can text you directly to let you know about last minute details of cancellations or reminders for events. Please make sure you (and your singer if they are over 13) is signed up to receive these messages. You do not need to download anything!
Simply text Cantilena (Ankeny): @4baf97 to the number 81010 / Cantilena (Windsor H.): @h3dgb2 to the number 81010
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.