Ayushi Agrawal, Monte Vista High School

"While I haven't been a member of Cantabile for very long, it has grown to be a huge part of my life. From learning music to making new friends, Cantabile has taught me so much. From flash mobs to Camp Jones Gulch, Cantabile has helped me create some of my favorite memories. I have enjoyed my time here very much, and will miss it so much when I go to college. Thanks, Cantabile, for all you have done for me!"

Mattie Keith, Castilleja School

“Cantabile has been one of the best parts of the last eight years. I've loved Monday nights spent singing with my friends. From sacred Russian music to monkey chants, Cantabile has taught me to appreciate a wide variety of music. Through the years I have learned performance and musicianship skills which will serve me well as I continue my study of music in college. I have made such great friends through Cantabile; our love of music has bonded us together. I am going to miss everyone so much next year!”

Danielle Man, Pinewood High School

“It was 2:00 AM and the sun was shining brightly on the 2009 Baltics Tour when I was rudely awakened by a phone's frantic ring. I soon realized that all 55 Cantabile members had left for the airport and my roommate and I were about to be stranded in Russia. With Cantabile I have had many adventures, from speeding over St. Petersburg bridges trying to catch a plane to singing in Carnegie Hall. I've made many amazing friends with whom I've driven aimlessly through streets and shared many delicious frozen yogurts. I will never forget the feeling of belting the Estonian national anthem with 300,000 other people or keeping time with Kronos. Cantabile has taught me how to be passionate about something and for that I'm grateful. So goodbye to my wonderful friends (and Elena's wonderful fashion), I will miss you dearly and I know that you have a fantastic future ahead of you. Now I have a plane to catch.”

“Cantabile has a very special place in my heart. I've had so many irreplaceable memories, from performing in Carnegie Hall to singing with Stephen Hatfield. Cantabile has strengthened my abilities as a musician and taught me true dedication through many rehearsals and countless performances. I appreciate Cantabile for providing me the opportunity to meet so many great people and I am thankful that it has continued to fuel my passion for music and performing. Although I'm sad to leave, I'm happy to venture into my future with all the knowledge and experience Cantabile has given me!

"I’ve been in Cantabile for seven years, and it has been an important and formative force in my life since day one. Without Cantabile, I’m certain I wouldn’t have been how I am, doing what I’m doing today; Cantabile has helped me grow musically in theory and performance, have unique experiences through its tours and retreats, and has given me a passion for music that will definitely continue into my adult life. Cantabile has also given me a great group of friends with whom I can completely be myself, due to the fact that they’re always themselves around me, as well, and with whom I also want to stay in contact even when we separate for college. For me, remembering Cantabile won’t be optional, since I’ll be living its influence every day.”

 Laura Tesarowski, San Mateo High School

“Every Monday at 4:45 the magic moment comes when I get into my car, crank up the tunes, and take the trip down to Los Altos to enjoy spending the next 3 hours with some of my favorite people where I get to make the music that has become such an essential part of my life. In my tenure at Cantabile I have enjoyed learning about everything from ancient Balinese rituals to the origin of the Russian Cyrillic alphabet, mixed in with a little bit of jazz along the way. I have been inspired by my teachers at Cantabile to look beyond the notes and rhythms to find the meaning of a piece, and now as I go off to university I hope to become as excellent a teacher as the ones who have inspired me over the years. I love this choir so much, and missing it will certainly take some getting used to next year.”

“C !is for the amazing Conductors that I’ve had the honor and privilege to be taught by throughout my 5 years at Cantabile. Thank you Elena, Jennah, and Shane!

A is for Cantabile’s A cappella group that I’ve been blessed to be a part of this year.

N is for the New friends I have made, who have even become some of my best friends.

T is for the Time I have given Cantabile, but in return I have received so much more.

A is for the Adventures I’ve had such as teaching a Finnish choir African dance and beatboxing for “Macaroni Party” at skit night.

B is for the Baltic tour, my first tour with Cantabile where I was a part of a powerful group of 30,000 singers in Estonia.

I is for the Independence I’ve gained as an individual through singing in choir. !!

L is for the Laughs I’ve shared at every rehearsal.

E is for Everything close to me, everything I value that I now must part ways with. Goodbye Cantabile and thank you for Everything. “