Our Members

Listed below are the names of current active members
of Cántico de la Mujer Latina
in no particular order.

Marcy Salas; Alto, Guitar, Violin, Recorder, Composer

Dolores Galvan; Alto, Principal Percussionist

Janie Tabares Beaton; Alto, Percussion

Ana Santiago, OP; Soprano, Percussion, Oboe

Linda Salas; Alto

Connie Meade; Soprano, Percussion, Commentator

Amy Gutierrez; Soprano

Nina Rodriguez, SSJ; Soprano

Nell Rodriguez; Alto

Diana Gonzalez; Soprano

Gabriela Boyd; Soprano, Cuentista

Rosa Curry; Alto, Soprano, Percussion

Irma Dorey; Alto, Percussion

Bertha Grajeda; Alto

Anita Gaona; Soprano

Lupita Morones; Soprano

Robyn Crongeyer; Soprano, Percussion, Keyboard

Rubi Martinez-Bernat; Piano/Keyboard, Alto, Poet, Director

Cantico welcomes another new member

The ladies of Cantico de la Mujer Latina
were very pleased last night.
Sister Nina arrived bringing a friend, Gabriela.
By the end of the night,
she committed to our group!
Although she didn't bring her instrument last night,
I hear tell Gabriela is a guitarist.
Next rehearsal we hope to work with her,
getting necessary music in her hands!

I'm not so sure what is going on lately,
but it's all good.
We have welcomed one new member
at every rehearsal
for the past three rehearsals!

A few weeks ago we welcomed Rosa.
Rosa is actually an alto,
but is actually quite capable of singing soprano.
So, at least for now, she is enhancing our soprano section.
She is also quite handy with the maracas
and other hand held percussion instruments.

And then, we welcomed Rosa's sister, Irma.
I've known Irma for years.
In fact,
Irma sang with me in a choir I directed
in a pervious life!
Irma is very decidely an alto.
If there is no alto part for a particular piece,
Irma has the creativity and the ear to create one!

I also learned last night
that one of our ladies who has stepped aside for awhile,
Rosalinda, will be coming back to us
for special readings and poetry.
Rosalinda is one of the best lectors I have ever heard.
And when she does a special reading
or recites poetry,
well, let me just say that she commands your attention.
When she recites
you just have the greatest desire to listen,
to absorb every word.
Thanks, Rosalinda!
You don't know how much we've missed you!

I'm not sure what's happening.
But I am certain that it is all of the Holy Spirit.
Our new members
coupled with our new rehearsal venue. . .
. . .well. . . .It's all good!