Our Story:
Cantate Singers was founded in 1992 under the leadership of Freeman Lehman and has performed throughout northeast Ohio. Lehman directed the group until 2005, when he was succeeded by William Mateer, who directed through the 2012 Spring season. Laurel M. Labbe became the director at that time and continues her tenure with the ensemble. Ms. Labbe taught high school choir in Orrville, Ohio, for fifteen years, and is currently teaching middle school and high school choir in Woodridge Local Schools in Peninsula, Ohio. She has also served as the director of the Orrville Community Chorus, Inc. for the past eighteen years.
The Cantate Singers perform a wide variety of music in many different styles. The group often performs challenging repertoire, both a cappella and with instruments, including full orchestra. The choir is active in the spring and fall, typically giving performances in April and November annually.
The Cantate Singers is an ecumenical organization that strives to afford local musicians opportunities to perform music of the highest quality and to enrich the cultural life of our community in ways that acknowledge the Creator and Sustainer of life. The Cantate Singer is a 501(c)(3) organization and welcomes contributions to support its work.
Cantate Singers was founded in 1992 under the leadership of Freeman Lehman and has performed throughout northeast Ohio. Lehman directed the group until 2005, when he was succeeded by William Mateer, who directed through the 2012 Spring season. Laurel M. Labbe became the director at that time and continues her tenure with the ensemble. Ms. Labbe taught high school choir in Orrville, Ohio, for fifteen years, and is currently teaching middle school and high school choir in Woodridge Local Schools in Peninsula, Ohio. She has also served as the director of the Orrville Community Chorus, Inc. for the past eighteen years.
The Cantate Singers perform a wide variety of music in many different styles. The group often performs challenging repertoire, both a cappella and with instruments, including full orchestra. The choir is active in the spring and fall, typically giving performances in April and November annually.
The Cantate Singers is an ecumenical organization that strives to afford local musicians opportunities to perform music of the highest quality and to enrich the cultural life of our community in ways that acknowledge the Creator and Sustainer of life. The Cantate Singer is a 501(c)(3) organization and welcomes contributions to support its work.
Trustees:
Leona Horst Phyllis Lehman Jim Marr Lynette Marr Chuck Merkle Paul Miller Ken Suchan Shirley Weyrauch Barbara Wyant |
Membership:
The Cantate Singers welcome new members who enjoy choral singing and who wish to commit themselves to learning challenging repertoire. The group currently rehearses on Tuesday evenings in the fall and spring. Interested persons should contact Laurel Labbe, Director at 330-697-5416 or at LLABBE@ROADRUNNER.COM |