Additional photos from the February 9th performance are on display below. 

How CPC got its start

In February 1977, Frances Motyca Dawson founded Columbia Pro Cantare as a professionally trained volunteer chorus to sing with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at its Howard County concerts. When the BSO moved its outdoor venue to another county, CPC struck out on its own, presenting high quality performances of choral masterpieces to receptive local audiences.

Throughout its 36-year history, CPC has earned praise for its compelling performances of a broad range of choral works. In addition to choral classics by masters like Handel, Mozart, and Brahms, CPC has presented concerts that feature the contributions of diverse cultures to the vocal repertoire, including programs of Czech, Polish, and Latin-American works, spirituals, folk music, jazz, and more than a dozen world premieres.

CPC has not only enriched the lives of our audiences over the years, it has served as a creative outlet for the many talented singers who reside in the area.

Why support CPC via the Singathon?

The fiscal challenges faced by arts organizations are especially acute today. Your donation can help CPC continue its mission of presenting outstanding performances of great choral works in our community. Your gift will help:

Support production costs of a five-concert season

Ensure that ticket prices stay affordable for families and seniors

Expand efforts to touch the next generation of Howard County residents with the beauty, passion, and power of great choral music.

Columbia Pro Cantare is a 501(c)3 organization, which means that your contribution is tax deductible as allowed by law. Gifts of any amount are welcome, but for your donation of $35 or more we’ll send you a "Choose Harmony" car magnet! You can donate on-line by following this link to our Support the CPC page and typing Singathon in the PayPal "Purpose" box where you also can type the name of one or more chorus members you wish to recognize.

Make an online donation today by clicking on our page or mailing your donation to:

Columbia Pro Cantare
5404 Iron Pen Place
Columbia, MD 21044