A cappella men’s group Cantus comes to Messiah College
January 31st, 2011
GRANTHAM, Pa. (Jan. 28, 2011) — On Feb. 18, Messiah College will host a Cultural Series concert, “Cantus,” on its Grantham campus. The performance, which features the a cappella singing of nine men, begins at 8 p.m. in the Miller Auditorium in the Climenhaga Fine Arts Center. It is a musical experience certain to have everyone up and moving by the night’s end. Tickets cost $23, and can be purchased through the ticket office at 717-691-6036 or online at messiah.edu/tickets. For more information on the concert, visit messiah.edu/culturalseries.
About Cantus
Cantus is recognized for its audacious performances from various eras and music types, which include chant, Renaissance music, contemporary, art song, folk, spirituals, world music and pop. They are critically acclaimed by Fanfare as being the “premier men’s vocal ensemble in the United States.” Their sound is deemed by The Washington Post as “exalting finesse” and “expressive power,” along with their music creation being “spontaneous grace.” Cantus is known for spreading the joy of singing, their stage persona, and touching interpretations with audiences throughout the country. Aside from performing, the group conducts workshops and classes for thousands of students who are interested in developing their passion for singing and the pursuit of the choral arts.
About the Cultural Series
The Cultural Series is a public, four-part annual performance series sponsored by Messiah College. The 2011 season concludes with the Wailin’ Jennys on March 17.
About Messiah College
Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in more than 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.
