Noteworthy News

Elena Sharkova to conduct Honors Choir at SWCDA 2008

Elena Sharkova, Artistic Director, Cantabile Youth Singers will be conducting the 8-10 Grade Girl's Honor Choir at the South West Division Convention of American Choral Directors Association, February 20-23 in Kansas City, Missouri. In this prestigious engagement, next only to the National ACDA Convention, Elena will work with young women from TX, OK, AR, MO, CO and KS who competed to win a spot in the chorus of 125 voices. Event Flyer (pdf:3.07MB)

Zachary Freier-Harrison

Zachary Freier-Harrison, Vocalise singer, just finished a run (11/1-4) as the Prince/Beast in Jordan Middle School's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Congratulations Zachary!

Julia Angelopoulos

Julia Angelopoulos, a soprano in Ensemble with Cantabile, and a Freshman at Palo Alto High School, recently had her first solo debut singing "Shut de Do" by Randy Stonehill in her High School Choir on October 25th. Palo Alto's High School Choir has performed in and been recognized for outstanding performances in the All-State and Regional Honor Choirs and various festivals throughout the state.

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Articles

Playing Her Own Way (JPG:62k)

Elizabeth Fox discusses life and music with Symphony Silicon Valley's Elena Sharkova
GENTRY, May 2008

We Are the Music Makers - Cantabile Leading the Youngest of Children to Experience Music for Life! (PDF:62k)

By Kelly Takahashi
November 21, 2007

Of love, life and lechery

San Jose Mercury News, by Rita Felciano
November 13, 2007

Soaring with song

Article and Audio Slide Show about Cantabile Youth Singers
Palo Alto Online by Rebecca Wallace and Marjan Sadoughi
November 8, 2007

The Soprano, Local singer, auditioning on a whim, is selected for prestigious opera program (PDF: 204k)

Mountain View Voice, by Melody Dye
August 31, 2007

Seniors sing their farewells

Palo Alto Daily News, by Kristina Peterson / Daily News Staff Writer
June 2, 2007

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Youth Singers Speak

Cantabile Experiences (PDF:22k)

By Brianne Stromer (Ensemble member)

Adults Speak — Music for Life: How? Why? When?

A Parent Reflects On The Joy of Cantabile (PDF:34k)

By Barbara Weinstein, Parent/Board Member

Exploring the Link Between Singing and Leadership, Part 1 (PDF:128k)

By Kay Kleinerman

Where Does The Money Come From

By Sonja Palmer, Board Member

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Reviews

Bohmler’s Sisters a treasure for San Jose

Review of Craig Bohmler’s composition Sisters, featuring Cantabile’s Chamber Choir.
By Colin Seymour, San José Mercury News
February 10, 2003