God has blessed us in so many ways. It is our greatest joy to use the gifts and circumstances He has provided to further glorify Him. Our goal is to use music as a tool for teaching and encouraging holiness.  This takes a commitment to high standards that is often absent in the music that contemporary society promotes. Lord willing, we hope to include the following events in the upcoming seasons...

The 2008-2009 season will include...
"Give We Thanks"
      A major work for chorus
      Guest ensemble/artist(s)
      Music in Worship
"Let the Children Praise"
      A goal of 40 children
"Agape"
      Masterworks of Sacred Choral Music
      Guest ensemble/artist(s)
      Great Hymns of the Faith

In addition, in 2009 - 2010 we hope to add...
The Deo Cantamus Scholarship program
      For talented students - children through college age
"Make a Joyful Noise" summer music camp
      A week of voice classes geared to different age groups
"Let the Children Praise"
      Expand to include a high school honor choir
"Agape"
      Promote/perform a newly composed hymn or anthem annually
      Featuring the Deo Cantamus orchestra
"Highlights of the Season"
      Recording made available for sale to the public.

In addition, in 2010 - 2011 we hope to add..
"Make a Joyful Noise" summer music camp
      Expanded to include instrumental music component
"Let the Children Praise"
      Children in January
      High School in February
"Agape"
      Introduce the first annual "Excellence in Music" competition.

In addition, in 2010 - 2011 we hope to add...
"Make a Joyful Noise" summer music camp
      Expanded to include music history/theory and early childhood music
"Rise Up My Love"
      First annual Valentines Day dinner concert fund raiser

By 2012 -2013 the season will include...
The Deo Cantamus Scholarship program for children, high school, and college students
"Make a Joyful Noise" summer music camp
      Including faculty from area Christian Colleges.
      Applied music session geared to different age groups
      Vocal and instrumental small ensemble experiences
      Music history and music theory
      Early childhood music classes
"Give We Thanks"
      An annual event done in cooperation with WCTS radio
      Programming to include a major work with orchestra
      "Music in Worship" panel discussion before concert
"Let the Children Praise"
      Children's honor choir of 40-50 in late January
      High school honor choir of 30- 40
      3-4 weekend rehearsals in January & February
      Culminating with a concert in late February
"Rise Up, My Love"
      Valentines Day dinner concert fund raiser
      Featuring the Deo Cantamus Chamber Singers & Orchestra
"Agape"
    Masterworks of Sacred Choral Music
    Great Hymns of the Faith
    Premieringa newly composed hymns or anthem
    "Excellence in Music" competition the afternoon of the concert