CPC seeks to present the finest choral literature in concerts of high artistic quality and to provide enriching musical experiences for both singers and audiences, through the quality of its performances and through the creativity and diversity of its programming choices.
About this Organization
Columbia Pro Cantare (CPC) is a nationally recognized chorus of 100 auditioned volunteer singers founded in February 1977 by Frances Motyca Dawson and based in Howard County. It performs 5 concerts per season, and reaches audiences in the entire Central Maryland area and beyond. Its soloists range from local talent just beginning their careers, many of the graduates of Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, to world-renown artists who regularly perform with the MET in NYC. As often as possible, CPC utilizes the talents of middle and high school choruses in Howard County.Featured Work
Videos
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Durufle Requiem
See more information about Durufle RequiemThis video is from the March 2016 live performance recorded by Alan Wonneberger Music at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ellicott City, MD. It features the chorus; CPC Chamber Singers; Howard County Concert Orchestra; Donald Fries, organ; Jacqueline Pollauf, harp; Laura Whittenberger, soprano; Rob McGinness, baritone; under the direction of Frances M. Dawson. A pre-concert lecture is presented by Barbara Renton, Ph.D. -
Handel Messiah
See more information about Handel MessiahThis video is selected works from the 2019 performance of the Messiah at Jim Rouse Theatre for the Performing Arts in Columbia, MD. CPC bass and former Board president, Scott Harman, interviews conductor Frances Dawson, and the soloists (in order of appearance) Charles Reid, tenor; MaryAnn McCormick, mezzo; Amy van Roekel, soprano; and Lester Lynch, baritone. Other performers are the Festival Orchestra and Henry Lowe, organ.Year: 2019