LAKELAND, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2005) — Florida Southern College presents American vocal ensemble Cantus, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Branscomb Auditorium, as part of its Festival of Fine Arts Series.

Gaining recognition as one of America’s finest professional male vocal ensembles, Cantus’ repertoire spans all periods and genres. With vocal programs that stretch from Gregorian chant to Richard Strauss – from Smokey Robinson to “Shenandoah” – these twelve winsome young men have captured audiences throughout the land. “The Washington Post” notes, “Theirs is a sound that beams with enthusiasm and natural grace.”

Tickets are $25. FSC students are admitted free. Non-FSC students pay half price. For ticket information, please contact the Branscomb Auditorium box office at (863) 680-4296. 

About Florida Southern College
Founded in 1885, Florida Southern College is a private, comprehensive, United Methodist college with a liberal arts core. The college maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 38 undergraduate majors and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, and nursing. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student/faculty ratio, provides strong student/faculty mentorship programs, boasts 25 NCAA Division II national championships, and is ranked by U. S. News and World Report as one of the top ten Southern Comprehensive Colleges-Bachelors and by the Princeton Review as a “Best Southeastern College.” Located on scenic Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern is the home of the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.