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Silicon Valley's Premier Co-Ed Youth Chorus
Cantabile Youth Singers is an internationally recognized choral program providing world-class music education, vocal training, and performance opportunities to Silicon Valley communities with rehearsal locations in Los Altos, California.
Announcing Our New Executive Director
Cantabile Youth Singers of Silicon Valley’s Board Chair Usha Nesamoney announces that the Board of Directors has appointed VanNessa Hulme Silbermann as Cantabile’s next Executive Director, following an extensive national search. Founded in 1994 and today one of the nation’s premier youth choral programs, Cantabile continues to strengthen its leadership in support of its mission and future growth with her appointment. Hulme Silbermann will join the organization in a strategic and management capacity, starting January 6, 2026, forming an executive leadership partnership with Elena Sharkova, its artistic director since 2004.
Testimonials
Student
"Through Cantabile, I have grown exponentially both musically and as a person. It has taught me compassion, empathy, altruism, the importance of community, and the significance of making an impact on society while also helping me become more confident in who I am."
Chehan Wijayaratne, Cantabile Student
Professionals
“Their singing was stunning, and of course they impressed everyone. Cantabile is surely a bright star in the Bay Area."
Ragnar Bohlin, San Francisco Symphony Chorus Director, Artistic Director, Cappella SF & Corty Fengler, Cappella SF Board Chair
Parent
“When my kids come home from Cantabile, I know without even asking, by their humming, their energy, their faces, that they have laughed and smiled, they have moved their bodies in rhythm, and that singing has melted away the stresses of the day.”
Hung Le, Cantabile Parent
Alumni
“Cantabile provided me with guidance from my conductors that helped me discover my passion for music education and courage to pursue music in college.”
Jessica Carlson, Alumna & Associate Conductor
Press/Media
"The choruses outstripped even the soloists in awesomeness [and] enunciated lyrics with a clarity that overwhelmed its position far off at the back of the stage."
David Bratman, San Francisco Classical Voice
Professionals
“Their angelic voices coupled with the mature artistry of their musical performance is simply one of the great treasures of children's choirs in America.”
Dr. Craig Jessop, Director Emeritus of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir