By Reg Huston

There’s a new vocal ensemble in town, ladies and gentlemen, and it is called Cantus Chamber Singers Monterey. Formed in 2007, this ensemble of twelve singers has been steadily gaining momentum and audience approval through its variety of performance styles, clarity of sound and solid ensemble balance and blend.

The Cantus performance on Thursday, January 28, at Colton Hall was entitled “An American Experience.” The singers under the direction of Robert Ramon presented songs from American composers and arrangers with 19 selections from traditional, to spirituals, to folk songs, to jazz. It was a fine range of styles and, although the vast majority of the songs were on the slower side, they were performed with sensitivity and fine intent.

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