Kantorei KC: To Bethlehem
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Kantorei KC seeks to record an album of Christmas music with contemporary works and previously unrecorded gems of the late Renaissance.
Backers: 120
Average Pledge Per Backer: $48
Funded: $5,728 of $5,500
Dates: Apr 25th -> Jun 8th (44 days)
Project By: Kantorei of Kansas City
Backers: 120
Average Pledge Per Backer: $48
Funded: $5,728 of $5,500
Dates: Apr 25th -> Jun 8th (44 days)
Project By: Kantorei of Kansas City
$5,728
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 8 @ 01:02 -0400 GMT
104%
of goal
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Latest News
Only two hours left! 
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We are at our goal, and we had a great night with our friends at Michael Forbes and then a nice, productive rehearsal at St Peters. The recording is on people! But there is still time to be a backer!! (Read More)
We have met our base goal, but we don't have to stop!
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Now that we have met our first goal of $5500, we can keep going to our secondary goal! If we can reach $6500 by Tuesday's deadline, then we will have covered the costs of this campaign. Running facebook ads and making videos can be pricy! Our... (Read More)
Final Video!
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
In Episode #4 we finish and summarize our story. We hope you have enjoyed the videos by Prosperity Roddy! (Read More)
We have a special hope. That we can meet you in person!
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Kim André Arnesen's Dormi Jesu
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Kim André Arnesen Kim André Arnesen (b. 1980) is one of the most frequiently performed classical composers from Norway today. He grew up in Trondheim and started at the music school at the age of 6 playing the piano. At the age of 10 he... (Read More)
Ivo Antognini
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Ivo Antognini Listen to Kantorei performing Ivo's "Silent Night" arrangement live. We will be recording this as well as his beautiful "O Magnum Mysterium." Born in Locarno, Switzerland, in 1963 Ivo Antognini obtains his degree in piano in 1985... (Read More)
Composer Highlight: Blasius Amon and Melchior Vulpius
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
In addition to the music of fabulous living composers and arrangers, "To Bethlehem" will include a set of obscure motets from the late Renaissance and Early Baroque. This was transitional period in music history. The most prolific composers of the... (Read More)
Jocelyn Hagen- Arranger of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel."
May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Jocelyn Hagen We are very excited to record this incredibly beautiful and imaginative arrangement of and Advent favorite. It is intricate, haunting, and quite a challenge. We know you will love the final product when the album is complete.... (Read More)
Documentary Episode #3
May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 (Read More)
The Music of Matthew Culloton
May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The music of Matthew Culloton is featured in this update! His arrangements of "In Dulci Jubilo," "Angels We Have Heard on High" and "Still, Still, Still" are sure to become Holiday favorites for our audience. They are brilliantly rendered and heart... (Read More)
Reposting Episode #1
May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Just realized Episode #1 is no longer visible. Here it is in case you missed it! (Read More)
Focus on composers: R. Douglas Helvering
May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
In our next series of updates we will reveal, bit by bit, our planned set list for the album. In our first installment, we have the music of R. Douglas Helvering. We will record two of his beautiful works on this album. R. Douglas Helvering... (Read More)
The Altos are are the cheese in our sandwich.
May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The Altos Courtney Williams is another founding member, and has been in our alto section from the beginning. She brings a ringing, clear tone and the versatility to sing Soprano when needed. Elise Hepworth is in her first season with us and has... (Read More)
Special note for backers
May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Episode #2 of our four part film is live!
May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 In June of 2016, Kantorei KC will record its second album with Resonus Classics. This time we will explore repertoire of the Christmas and... (Read More)
Back to Bass-ics. Our basses bring the rumble
May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
The Basses Jon Duncan is a founding member and a foundation of our harmonies. Jon's low notes are a part of our signature sound. Jacob Lowry, Chris Smith, and Paul Davidson all joined together and have been providing a beautiful lyricism and... (Read More)
The first 25!
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
We think we have a pretty special soprano section. They are the frosting on our cake.
April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Sopranos Founding member, Beth Munce has been our "high notes" since the beginning. Amy Krinke joined us back in 2011 on our SECOND concert. She and Beth have been a soprano team ever since. Hear their beautiful duet here. Suzanne Hatcher is in... (Read More)
Our tenors are pretty cool guys. They would love to tell you about our campaign.
April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Tenors Alan Murray has been with Kantorei since ALMOST the beginning, having joined us right after our group formed. He is a veteran choral singer and a great guy! Vince Woods, Brad Light and Jake Thede are ALL new to our group this year.... (Read More)
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