Chante Choir
Mrs. Bartemes (bar-TEE-mess)
Windsor Heights Location (WHLC)
Aristic Director of HYC
December 19, 2025
Ms. Miller (MILL-er)
Ankeny Location (ANK)
Associate Conductor of Chante, Cantilena, and Canto
Weekly Schedule for Fall 2025 - Thursdays: 5:00-6:30 (WHLC)
Tuesdays: 6:40-8:10 (ANK)
Bring a friend Rehearsals - Jan. 18-Feb 13
Our HYC families are our best recruiters! Bring a friend to rehearsal with you during the first few weeks back. We’d love to have more singers join us!
Feb. 5 - Tour Information Meeting during Rehearsal
Each Spring, our choirs tour regionally to perform at local Iowa schools, as well as travel to another state to perform, build friendships, and meet other choirs! ALL Parents are asked to attend rehearsal this evening to learn more information about this spring’s tour including cost, draft itinerary, expectations, and more. This is an OPTIONAL opportunity for singers and families, but highly encouraged! Scholarships are available.
Thurs. Feb 5 WHLC - 5:00-6:30 rehearsal, Parents please arrive at 6:10pm for the meeting
Sat. Feb 21 - Chante Retreat
To build community, and kick-start music learning for the spring, Cantemus 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.
When: Sat. Feb. 21, 12:30pm-5:30pm - INFORMANCE @ 5:00pm for families
Where: Windsor Heights Lutheran
Wearing: Informal Uniform (HYC t-shirt and jeans)
Singers should eat BEFORE they arrive. Snacks will be provided mid-day.
Upcoming Events:
Dec. 21-Jan. 17 WINTER BREAK
Tues Jan. 22 - First Rehearsal back!
Thurs. Feb 5 - Tour Information Meeting - Families arrive at 6:10 to learn about the tour.
Sat. Feb. 21 - Chante Retreat - 12:30pm-5:30pm, WHLC (Informance at 5:00pm)
Fri. April 11 - Meet the Composer Festival -time TBD 8:00am-4:30pm, Plymouth Church
May 17 - WorldSongs - time TBD 1:00p-6:00p, Sheslow Auditorium
May 22-24 - Minnesota Tour - more info to come! (optional extra cost event, scholarships available!)