The Calicantus singing school
Since the 1990s, in addition to its well-regarded technical achievements and wonderful sound, Calicantus has been a beacon, a lone voice bringing to Switzerland the charm of a specialist, little-known repertoire which ranges from Renaissance music to international folk, ethnic music, jazz, and pop.
Activities
Choral project: Calicantus - 150 children and teens between the ages of 5 and 15
Calicantus is a unique music school that has been active in Ticino for decades.
Any child or teen within the given age limit who wants to learn music is welcome to join the singing school without having to fulfill any requirements, such as undergoing a selection process or audition.
The choir also serves as a valid form of assistance for children in difficult situations or from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, and it contributes to socialization starting with the youngest students, at 4/5 years.
Calicantus’ educational mission is expressed through the promotion of cultural exchanges and participation in a variety of festivals; the project also has an ongoing aim to develop a holistic approach to musical learning.
The Aim
The school is committed to upholding its values: collaborating towards a common goal, sharing, giving, and mutual respect.
In this sense, the singing school, particularly the Calicantus project, has been working for decades to provide an important service to the local community.
Places & Dates
9 to 23 August 2025: Summer camp in Savigny (VD), Switzerland
Summer training camp with concerts in Broc, Savigny and Gruyère
Held annually (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024)
Competitions & tours
March/April 2018: International Festival ‘Holiday of Spring’, Prague, Czechoslovakia
May 2016: Church of the Collegio Papio, Ascona and Lugano with Little Singers of Armenia
May 2016: Fribourg, 40th anniversary of the St. Michel choir
September 2015: International choir competition, Rimini, Italy
