PASSION, EXCELLENCE, SPIRIT, JOY...are a few of the words that describe choral performances by CANTARE Houston over the past six years. Under the direction of founder/artistic director Kevin Riehle, CANTARE enriches the cultural landscape of Houston with artistically sensitive and profound interpretations of choral music from 5 centuries and a variety of cultures and countries. CANTARE performs in some of Houston’s most remarkable venues such as the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Rothko Chapel, Zilkha Hall, St. Philip Presbyterian Church, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, the University of St. Thomas St. Basil’s Chapel, and Houston Baptist University’s new Morris Cultural Arts Center. The Choir’s annual Christmas Concerts at the Museum of Fine Arts are one of the “Must Have” tickets of the holiday season.

The current season, Seven, features the choir in exciting and imaginative programming with stunning new music as well as exquisite performances of time-honored classics.
Welcome to the artistry that is CANTARE Houston!


Board of Directors Advisors

Diane Biegel
Steve Biegel
Kirk Boudreaux, treasurer
Fred Crawford, president
Robin Dickey
Ashlie Driver, secretary
Kari Perkins, executive director
Kevin Riehle, artistic director
Norma Riehle
Michael Rowell

Dr. Helga Aurisch, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Bob Chilcott, composer
Dr. Andrew Davis, Moores School of Music, University of Houston
Dr. Charles S. Hausmann,
Moores School of Music, University of Houston
Houston Symphony Chorus
Dr. Ann Howard Jones, Boston University
Dr. Jerry McCoy, University of North Texas
Antoine Plante, Mercury Baroque Ensemble
Jon Washburn, Vancouver Chamber Choir
Dr. John Yarrington, Houston Baptist University


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