Exsultemus is a classical music ensemble that specializes in performing music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The ensemble was founded in 2003 by Shannon Canavin, a soprano and musicologist, and Jeffrey Grossman, a harpsichordist and conductor. The two musicians had previously worked together in other ensembles and decided to form their own group to explore the rich repertoire of early music. The ensemble's name, Exsultemus, comes from the Latin word for "let us rejoice." This reflects the group's mission to bring joy and beauty to audiences through their performances of early music. The ensemble is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and has performed in venues throughout the United States and Europe. Exsultemus is made up of a core group of musicians, including Shannon Canavin (soprano), Sarah Yanovitch (soprano), Emily Marvosh (alto), Jason McStoots (tenor), Sumner Thompson (baritone), and Jeffrey Grossman (harpsichord). The ensemble also collaborates with other musicians and ensembles as needed for specific performances. One of the highlights of Exsultemus's career was their performance at the Boston Early Music Festival in 2005. The festival is one of the largest and most prestigious early music events in the world, and Exsultemus was honored to be invited to perform. The ensemble's program, "Music for the Sun King," featured music from the court of Louis XIV of France, including works by Lully, Charpentier, and Couperin. The performance was well-received by both audiences and critics, and helped to establish Exsultemus as a leading ensemble in the early music world. In addition to their performance at the Boston Early Music Festival, Exsultemus has also performed at other major early music festivals, including the Berkeley Early Music Festival and the Amherst Early Music Festival. The ensemble has also been featured on radio programs such as NPR's "Performance Today" and WGBH's "Classical New England." Exsultemus has received numerous awards and accolades for their performances and recordings. In 2010, the ensemble was awarded the Noah Greenberg Award by the American Musicological Society, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the performance of early music. The ensemble has also been praised for their recordings, which include "Music for the Sun King" and "The Pleasures of the Imagination," a collection of English music from the 17th century. Overall, Exsultemus has established itself as one of the premier ensembles in the early music world. Through their performances and recordings, the ensemble has brought the beauty and joy of early music to audiences around the world.

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