The Cardinal Singers ensemble is a women's chorus, sponsored by the City of Raleigh's Parks and Recreation Department.  They are the winners of the 2008 Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Award of Excellence, and are now celebrating their 29th year. The Cardinals sing for a variety of occasions and groups, including civic organizations and retirement communities.  They rehearse Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 AM, September through May, at Sertoma Arts Center on Millbrook Road.  Open auditions are held during the September rehearsals.


The group sings standards, show tunes, and a variety of other music.  For example, they have sung "What'll I Do", by Irving Berlin.  and "Sway", by Norman Gimbel and Pablo Beltran Ruiz.  Last year, 2008-2009, the theme was 'Dream', so the selections included "The Impossible Dream", from "Man of La Mancha", and "I Have Dreamed", from "The King and I", among others.  For 2009-2010 they are celebrating what would have been Johnny Mercer's 100 birthday and singing many of his songs, including "Skylark", "Come Rain or Come Shine", and "It Had Better Be Tonight". 

Contact Information                                                                                       
Director: Elizabeth Beam
Email: Elizabeth@CardinalSingers.com
updated 4/15/2010