Cheers to 45 Years as a Treble Ensemble!
Founded in 1968 as an SATB chorus, The Cambridge Chorale transformed into a treble ensemble 45 years ago and rebranded itself "Cantilena" in 2000.
We invite you to celebrate the season with us!
Cheers to 45 Years! A Gala for Cantilena Voices.
You're Invited
Join us on Sunday afternoon, November 9th from 2:30-4:30 pm for drinks, appetizers, a silent auction, and a musical performance at Tryst in Arlington to celebrate 45 years of Cantilena and raise funds for our upcoming season of music.
Buy tickets for our upcoming concert, SHINE! on December 14
4 PM | Sunday, December 14, 2025
First Parish of Arlington | 630 Mass Ave. | Arlington MA
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Cantilena is delighted to present a newly commissioned work by our very own Rebecca Sacks as part of our celebration marking 45 years as a treble chorus and 25 years performing as "Cantilena."
8 PM | Friday, May 8, 2026
Trinity Lutheran Church | 73 Lancaster St. | Worcester MA
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8 PM | Saturday, May 9, 2026
First Parish of Arlington | 630 Mass Ave. | Arlington MA​
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Composer Reena Ismail
Cantilena is thrilled to invite the Worcester Chorus Women’s Ensemble to combine forces in this coming spring's joint program featuring Reena Esmail’s I Rise: Women in Song.
Join us in Worcester or Arlington for this special performance on Mothers Day weekend.
Hear Cantilena's Spring 2025 Commission
Mother Songs
Composers Lingbo Ma, Patricia van Ness, and Laura Nevitt present their perspectives of motherhood. Premiered May 10, 2025 by Cantilena.
