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Bel Canto Concert, We Hold These Truths
Thank you to all who attended our May concert. See you next season!
Welcome
A Message from Artistic Director, Dr. Adam Stich
Welcome to the Bel Canto Singers! As a music director and educator, I believe that music has the power to unite people. Our performances, including our annual Christmas Concert and Spring Pops Concerts, are crafted to bring audiences together to enjoy the beauty and nostalgia of choral music. Join us for a concert, purchase concert tickets, or come and sing with us. Get involved and experience the warmth and musicality of this premier local choir.
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Aanya Attri Selected to Sing National Anthem at Tortugas Game
Bel Canto soprano Aanya Attri was recently selected to perform the National Anthem at an upcoming Daytona Tortugas baseball game.
Aanya is a 15-year-old homeschool student and has been dual-enrolled at Daytona State College since the age of 10. Aanya has studied piano since age 3 and voice since age 5, developing a strong foundation in classical music and performance. She has participated in numerous community performances in both piano and voice, and competes in piano competitions at the local and state levels. She looks forward to expanding into vocal competitions and continuing to grow as a choral musician.
In addition to her musical pursuits, Aanya serves as President of two clubs at Daytona State College, reflecting her leadership and commitment to academic excellence. Outside of her academic and musical pursuits, she enjoys training in martial arts, longboarding, hiking, mountain biking, traveling, reading, and playing chess. She is the only active female member of the local chess club and has competed in numerous local, state, and national chess tournaments.
Aanya hopes to continue developing her talents while making a meaningful impact through both music and academics. She plans to pursue a degree in engineering or physics as she continues her academic journey.
Bel Canto Receives grant
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Bel Canto is honored to receive a $2,000 grant from the Latitude Daytona Beach Foundation for 2026. Treasurer Patty Blais, Vice President Beth Pierce, and choir member Wendy Swank accepted the award on behalf of the choir at a May 1st Day of Giving event. The Foundation is affiliated with the Latitude Margaritaville development in Daytona Beach and is supported by its residents. We appreciate their support!
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Veterans & First Responders Attend Free!
Thanks to a generous gift from law firm Eldredge and Davis, P.A, we are offering 100 free concert tickets to veterans, active-duty military, and first responders! Students are invited to attend the concert at the special rate of just $10. Stop by or call the News-Journal Center box office at (386)-226-1888 to obtain these special tickets. Box office hours are Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of our country's 250th birthday, featuring the world premiere of 'Let Freedom Ring', a newly commissioned piece by Dr. David Brunner.
Plus, you'll enjoy special performances by guest choirs from Spruce Creek High School and Daytona State College. This inspirational program highlights the struggles of past generations and challenges us to continue striving toward the ideals set forth in the Declaration of Independence.
meet David Brunner
Composer of the new work, 'Let Freedom Ring'
“Intuition, Emotion, Surprise, Beauty, Melody. Put all these together and you have the brilliance of David Brunner’s music – surprising melody, beautiful emotions. David has an intuitive gift for moving us –it comes from a deep heart.” --Nick Page, Song Leader/Composer/Conductor
David L. Brunner is professor emeritus at the University of Central Florida, where he led the choral program for thirty years. He is well known as a conductor, workshop clinician, conference presenter, and adjudicator, appearing in thirty-four U.S. states, Canada, the UK, Europe, Japan and Australia. His expertise embraces singers of all ages, from young children and emerging choirs to university, community, and professional choruses. He has, on seven occasions, conducted concerts of his own works for chorus and orchestra at Carnegie Hall.
An ASCAP award-winning composer annually since 1997, Brunner is one of a prestigious group of American composers named the Raymond W. Brock Commissioned Composer by the American Choral Directors Association, their highest honor for American composers. The New York Times has noted him as a “prolific choral writer whose name figures prominently on national repertory lists”, his work having been performed and recorded worldwide. Boosey & Hawkes and Walton Music have published over one hundred and twenty of his works.
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What People are Saying
"A cultural and beloved gem of Daytona Beach"
"The new director seems to bring out the best in everyone"
"Love the instruments and the voices were the best ever, angels singing from above!"
Watch our Concert Recordings
If you missed our recent live performances, or just want to relive the moment, please visit our Bel Canto Singers YouTube page.
Listen to a variety of Bel Canto performances.
Our full 2025 Christmas Concert, Heaven and Nature Sing, was live-streamed on Facebook and showcased traditional choral music, including beloved Christmas carols like O Come All Ye Faithful, Joy to the World, and The First Noel, along with moving sacred works such as O Magnum Mysterium by Morten Lauridsen and Hodie Christus natus est by Jan Sweelink.
Excerpts from other past performances are also available. Enjoy!
Sing With Us!
We invite experienced singers to join our Bel Canto Singers group. Membership is by audition-only, with selections based on criteria such as singing ability, blend, sectional balance, and vocal needs for the season.
Twice per year, in January and August/September, we offer an open rehearsal and invite new singers to join us. If the group proves to be a good fit, you can then sign up for an audition slot. Auditions may also be scheduled by request throughout the year.
We rehearse weekly on Monday evenings from 7 pm-9 pm, September through May, and take the summer off. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled by the director as needed throughout the season. We perform 5-6 concerts each year, including our popular Christmas Concert and Spring Pops Concerts. To learn more, call or text artistic director Adam Stich.
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